Month: September 2006

HOW TO – Make a versatile and low cost digital counter

HOW TO – Make a versatile and low cost digital counter

Trebuchet03 writes – “This hack will transform a cheap easily sourced calculator into a versatile counting machine. It can be used as a cheap method to measure distance using a wheel, reed switch and magnet (think bike odometer).” – Link. Clever, it counts by adding +1.

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Tree Ring and the Portable Landscape Series

Colleen Baran has created a series of intricately designed jewelry that definitely stands out from the rest. Creating small “portable landscapes”, the pieces speak to nature. For the Tree Ring (2006), Colleen used paper mache, plastic, astro turf, acrylic, and pebble. Colleen Baransays, “I was considering the idea of jewelry as small portable landscapes, of […]

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Meathead — Yummy Halloween fun

John writes – “I saw your “Cannibal-themed Halloween supper” post and it reminded me of this fun Halloween party project. My friend tried serving it at some of his parties and most people were too squeamish to touch it. It looked too real!” – Link. Friday is getting kinda gory, rock. Ok, Makers you have […]

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Cannibal-themed Halloween supper

Cannibal-themed Halloween supper

Don writes – “Hi, saw your invitation to send Halloween themed stuff on the post about the awesome wolverine claws. Here is a link to a page I posted in time for Halloween (my favorite time of year, along with Christmas)… It’s my successful 2005 Cannibal-themed Halloween supper. Make sure you check out the (bleeding) […]

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Aluminum tube makes awesome flutes

Aluminum tube makes awesome flutes

Eric made a couple of flutes with wood and aluminum tube. He says they’re easy to play and sound great. On his site he included tips on achieving the correct tuning too… – Link. Related: FolkUrban Music – DIY instruments – Link. Make your own musical instruments – Link. Weird Instruments – Link. Collection of […]

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