TheNaib writes – This project will create a DIY solar hot water heater for less than five dollars (if you have access to a garbage dump). It will allow you to see the principles of solar water heating in action, and is highly customizable. Its a great way to learn about using the renewable energy […]
It’s hot out, it’s time for makers making things cool, in interesting ways… Scott Dawson, a civil engineering graduate from the University of Houston, decided after three years of driving around Houston without air conditioning in his car was long enough. So instead of spending $1,200 to fix the air conditioning on a car he […]
Hi Crafters! Just a reminder tonight at Midnight PST is the deadline for our Crafty Tags Contest. Here’s the scoop again! We love all the paper tags you are making for your craft goodies and have a special contest for you! We’re working hard now on CRAFT: 05, our Paper issue! Email us a photo […]
Biotele writes – This instructable introduces the venerable Spy Ear in details and my way to reverse engineer a circuit. Why does this device deserves its own instructable?: You can buy a Spy Ear for a dollar! It can amplify sounds up to 60 dB or a factor of a 100. It has a self […]
Jen points us to Lululollylegs’ tutorial on how to sew a lined apron with pocket. There are plenty of pictures to help you along. Link.
Kakariki points us to a giant collaborative geek quilt. From the site: The Html Patchwork is an Open Source Embroidery project facilitated by Ele Carpenter, artist in residence at Access Space, Sheffield, July – November 2007. It is a collectively stitched quilt of 216 Hexidecimal colours. Each hexagonal patch is embroidered with the Html colour […]
Lovely collection of minature motorcycles made from watch parts, anyone know who made these? – Link.
