Now that iRobot’s vacuums and poolbots are firmly ensconced in the marketplace (and in many of our homes), what do they want to clean next? Our gutters. The Looj robot is designed to auger out leaves from your gutters. Cool idea, but do you really want to spend the money on a robot you only […]
Tracy Sarroff’s Cyberplants – Link.
Back to school starts soon and Annie’s Attic gets you in the mood with today’s feature free pattern of a crochet apple by Ann Parnell. [ via ] Link.
This week’s lesson in embroidery on Crafty Daisies shows you the art of the basic knot, scallop chain, and satin stitch. Link. Related: Crafty Daisies: Embroidery Lesson #1 – Link. Crafty Daisies: Embroidery Lesson #2 – Link.
Scientists from the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy claim to have created a “hierarchy of adhesive forces,” using carbon nanotubes, which are strong enough to hold the weight of a person suspended from a wall or ceiling. This tech could possible lead to a kind of microscopic hook and loop configuration, a la Velcro. And a […]
Stoffel writes – Hi Philip – I noticed a couple of articles on the Make blog related to smoke art and just wanted to show you my gallery as well.. have a look at www.lumendipity.com/blog and www.lumendipity.com/smoke. The blog has some information about ‘how to’ as well (mainly in February archive)… Aalternatively, my smoke set […]
June at Craftybits has a cute Zakka project ot make this offset square wrist pincushion. Just look at that cute pig printed fabric! Link.
