Flinstones toddler wheels
Screw Big Wheels. If I were a toddler, I’d wanna be yabba dabba dooin’ my way around the ‘hood in these awesome Flinstones wheels. Toddler Flintstone Car – Link
Year: 2007
DIY Vasemaker
DIY Maven gets crafty and makes a DIY version of the Vasemaker, a vase top that allows you to make any jar or glass into a vase. Link.
Dalek builder’s manual
Wanna build a Dalek? Project Dalek has a really well-done Dalek Builder’s Workshop Manual that you can download, but to get it, you have to join the Project Dalek Forums first (which is free). The Project Dalek website also has a great gallery of Daleks built by Project members. Project Dalek – Link Related: Dalek […]
Save a half-gallon of water on each flush
If you have an older toilet with a 5 gallon tank, there’s an old trick that you can use to convert it to use less water. By simply filling a half gallon container and submerging it in the tank, you can cut your toilet water usage by 10 percent or more. Lifehacker’s Gina T. points […]
Maker Faire Austin on Boing Boing TV
On today’s BBTV, MAKE editor-in-chief Mark Frauenfelder covers Maker Faire Austin, with a segment on the Pleo dino-bot and garage instrument maker “Craig Seven.” Maker Faire tour with Mark Frauenfelder – Link
No-budget cotton candy machine
Here’s a very funky cotton candy machine made out of little more than a small DC motor, two bottle caps, a firestarter, and a chunk of wood. That flame makes me nervous. Cotton candy machine – Link Related: HOW TO – Make your own cotton candy machine – Link
Calling All SoCal Makers!
The Maker Faire team is joining forces with Felt Club for the upcoming Felt Club XL Holiday event – Sunday, November 18th from 11am-6pm on the Los Angeles City College campus (855 N Vermont Ave, LA CA 90029). This family-friendly event will feature 75+ amazing crafters, delicious food and great music, plus an all-new section […]