The NAR’s worst nightmare
Another one for the “Don’t Put Your Eye Out” file, a copper-hosed rocket motor made out of granulated sugar, honey, potassium nitrate, and water. Kids? Don’t make me say it… Two Dollar Rocket Motor – Link
Year: 2007
Home Sweet Home Wall Plaque
There’s something about this ceramic wall plaque (by Etsy seller SoManyIdeas) that tickles my fancy. It has an adorable storybook-like quality to it and would look so sweet hanging in someone’s kitchen (or anywhere, really). Link.
Handmade Music – this Sunday NYC!
This weekend Handmade music is going to be HUGE and in NYC! Handmade Music 2:00 – 5:00 pm December 16, 2007 openhousegallery.org at 201 Mulberry Street near Spring Street, Manhattan Hosted by createdigitalmusic.com, Make Magazine, and Etsy.com Featured Performance: Mister Resistor Ensemble from Parsons Workshop: Soldering-free Sonic Electronics for Beginners, with Peter Kirn and PAiA […]
GeekSugar Poll: Best Geek Craft of 2007
I agree with GeekSugar — that geeks and crafts go hand-in-hand. Right now, they’ve little poll on what’s the best geek craft of 2007. I love them all but my vote has to go to the crochet atari by Jack Rabbit (Psst! They also make cute crochet gnome vases). Cast your vote for the best […]
HOW TO – Add an EV switch to an ’04 Prius
Hacked Gadgets has a link to a how-to PDF and an aftermarket solution for adding a push-button switch to a North American 2004 Prius to enable the EV (electric vehicle) mode. Hack your 2004+ Prius to allow EV Mode – Link
HOW TO – Make a Succulent Wreath
Here’s a fun idea for those of us in warmer climates: why not make a succulent wreath? Craftster user Giantsquid shows you how to pep up your decor with this easy-care project, which is great for the holidays or all year round. Link.
MakePhilly THIS WEEKEND!
Josh writes in – Hey the make:philly December meeting is this weekend! Brina Crabtree and Kelli Cain of Monome are coming in to talk about sustainable local manufacturing and the process of evolving a personal project into an international community exploration. They will also show documentation from their mechanical installation work, including an algorithmic networked […]