CRAFT group on Instructables
Hi Crafters! We’ve got a CRAFT group now up on Instructables. It’s the perfect place for you to share your craft project tutorials. Sign up now and add yourself to the CRAFT group. Link.
Month: September 2006
Pixel Samplers
Endflie.com has created Pixel samplers, cross-stitch at it’s geeky finest, like the graphics card above. From the site, “Cross-stitch preceeded pixel art by quite a few hundred years. Both techniques are based on filling in small squares with colour to build up an image. I am interested in the opposing gender associations of both practices […]
World’s oldest computer?
This 2,000 year old clock-like device might be one of the oldest “computers” – “It looks like a heap of rubbish, feels like flaky pastry and has been linked to aliens. For decades, scientists have puzzled over the complex collection of cogs, wheels and dials seen as the most sophisticated object from antiquity, writes Helena […]
SD/MMC card in floppy edge-connector
Rob writes – “You can attach an SD camera memory card to any homebrew DIY project that has a few I/O pins, using ordinary connectors you probably have right now. Step-by-step photos (using WRT54G wireless router as an example) are provided.” [via] – Link.
Designer-Craft Sale in Oakland, CA – October 14th
If you live near the Bay Area, CA, this craft sale looks like its not one to be missed! From the site, “At this fabulous sample and crafts bonanza, shop from the artists and designers themselves! Find treasures for your home and person; everything from high-end furniture to hand-screened tees, and hip purses and bags- […]
HOW TO – Make a Tyvek FedEx wallet with change pocket
Cheewee2000 writes – “Build a tri-fold wallet that hold bills, change, and cards out of a single FedEx small express tyvek envelope. 5 cuts, 1 staple, and no tape. Tri fold wallets are compact, so it doesn’t look like your ass is lopsided and it’s thin enough to stick in your front pocket.” – Link. […]
Homemade generator
Anne writes – “Here’s a home-made generator, using an old lawn mower engine and alternator… Being a practical fellow, he built a generator for himself with items lying about the house. This is the whole thing. It features an old lawn-mower engine, alternator (fitted inside base), storage space for string lights etc, and an operator […]
