“Ikea hacking” seems to be an emergent meme these days. Etsy’s The Storque did a piece on it recently, linking to last week’s New York Times article. And it came up at last night’s Dorkbot DC AfterDork, in this case, the idea of using Ikea fixtures and enclosures as handy and handsome electronics project boxes. […]
Comparative Morphologies by artist Stephanie Syjuco, she writes – What looks like vintage natural history studies turns out to be, on closer inspection, images of computer and technological cords and peripherals, each slightly manipulated to take on organic characteristics–a fused or sprouting growth from a stem, a viral infection, or a radial symmetry. I used […]
This week’s interview is with Christine Haynes, co-founder (along with husband Kent Bell) of the L.A.-based fashion line Twospace. Twospace started as the dream of two art school kids living in an industrial loft above a liquor store in Chicago. The duo relocated to Venice, CA in 2004 and in the years since, their impeccably […]
Good starter on procuring electronics from tossed electronic – The Electronic Peasant likes to get more enjoyment from DIY for less money, and sometimes uses obsolete parts as well. Salvaging old equipment can provide many important parts at little or no cost. And it’s environmentally friendly to save this stuff from going to the landfill! […]
Crafty Chick knits shows you how to knit up this contrast color star scarf which will be the envy of your friends. Thanks Shannon! Link.
B. writes – I am tired of seeing minicomics and things just laid flat on the table at conventions and shows. Not only does it reduce visibility of your work, it takes up valuable table space. So here is a terribly basic flat-pack stand that is easily adaptable. Clicking on “all sizes” should give you […]
Phill points us to Dream Country’s how-to on making the perfect homage to the 80’s – the Rubik’s Cube cake. Link.
