Year: 2007

Big Dipper

Big Dipper

Sarah van Gameren’s “Big Dipper” – Big Dipper is a machine that mechanically creates twenty-four candle wax chandeliers by dipping. The principle is inspired on the technique of candle making, where straight strings of wick are dipped a number of times to become candles. Suspended from the ceiling, the machine itself looks like a chandelier […]

Roll your own Yo-Yos

Roll your own Yo-Yos

Chuck writes in – One of our writers found some nice kits that let you get started making your own yo-yos regardless of your woodworking skill level. The company sells parts, blanks and cutters to make your own, and even a mandrel for turning your own blanks if you own a lathe. I think I’m […]

Wrap Art by John Boak

John Boak’s wrapping magic appears on the cover of our latest issue of CRAFT: 05 (on newsstands next Tuesday, Nov 6). He’s got a brand new book called Wrap Art which shows and describes a variety of wrapping tactics, using everything from recycled paper and ribbon to junk-mail stickers. It’s a great way to gear […]

Craft Biz Q+A: Queen Puff Puff

This week’s interviewee is Nicole Vasbinder of Queen Puff Puff. Nicole’s super-colorful booth is a fixture on the craft show circuit, and her gorgeously-crafted bags and accessories straddle the line between retro and modern beautifully. In addition to cranking out a wide variety of hand-sewn goodies, Nicole also finds time to teach others to sew, […]