HOW TO – Make your own blank books
Firefly on crafster.org has posted up a tutorial on how to make cool blank books out of things like old game boards and other recycled materials, as well as cool new embellishments. Link.
Month: November 2006
Duncan Wilson – Cup communiator
Artist Duncan Wilson updates the ole’ tin can phone… – Tug the cord to activate, squeeze to talk and hold to the mouth and ear. The design of the Cup Communicator is focused around a series of physical actions and gestures that create a poetic etiquette of use and a tactile intimacy between user and […]
Knitting socks 101
Here’s a great one from the Knitty archives, Socks 101. Everyone around me seems to be picking up knitting socks these days because they are great quick projects and totally portable. Get the full skinny on sock knitting complete with tips and online resources. Link.
Building a surfboard from scratch
Here’s an interesting account of building a surfboard from scratch from Daniel Crockett – “Creating a custom surfboard is a specialised and personal practice. The board, from inception to completion, is also an individual. It reflects the methods adopted by the shaper, and the intricacies of his craft. This story charts the construction of a […]
Charm packs
Thimble has a great write up on Charm packs which are 5 inch square samples of fabric that are perfect for small craft projects, quilting or patchwork. Link.
LED Lighthouse…
Abnormal in the linear1 forums LED forums has a huge LED lighthouse project… – “This design is for an octagon lamp for simulating a lighthouse 6 second round trip flash. The lighthouse stands about 6 feet tall, an outline of the lamp head is shound on the cardboard of one of the pix. I am […]
Jessica Joslin’s sculptures
Jessica Joslin’s scupltures are made from bone, glass, brass fittings and found objects – it’s as if the Museum of Natural history and Home Depot decided to do a project together… [via] – Link. Picutred here: Ludwig, 24″x10″x15″, 2006 – Antique hardware, brass, beads, standoffs, bone, velvet, glove leather, steel, glass eyes.
