Craig writes in with this DIY power station (tons of comments on this one…) – My needs were simple; A power strip at my soldering/electronics workstation for my desk lamp, a small stereo, soldering iron, etc.. In addition, I wanted the outlet space to plug in 4-5 bulky low power DC transformers to monthly maintain […]
At the First Friday art walk in Phoenix last night, I came across some lovely work by Mindy Sue Myers. She made this plush AK-47 with all sorts of flowered fabric. I’ll find out more information about her soon, she’s a fiber arts student at Arizona State University. – Link. Update: The piece is called […]
Jenny at Sublime Stitching has some new hoop frames that you can embroider with as well as display your work in without any little screws showing. Available in four sizes and shapes. Link.
“Cloud” by Canadian media artist David Rokeby is a large kinetic installation suspended from the ceiling of the Great Hall in the Ontario Science Center. It’s comprised of 100 sculptural elements arranged in a 10 x 10 grid and is rotated in differing speeds by computer-controlled motors. The effect from the video is wave like […]
Catch this ThreadHeads episode where Rebekah Potter shows you how to make a patchwork fabric bag from recycled clothing. You’ll also get to take a look into the world of recycled art and plastic bags. Related: Plastic Bag Crochet – CRAFT Video Podcast – Link. Plastic Bag Crafts – Link.
There is another interesting post over at The Steampunk Workshop, this time about Electrolytic machining of brass. The results are varied, but very promising. With a little more experimenting, this could be a viable DIY alternative to hand cutting, CNC, EDM or lasers. – Link Related: Electrolytic etching of brass for Moleskin notebooks – Link
The future lamp for graffiti artists for sure, purchasable for $50 or a likely better as a (re)make – This lamp is one of a kind – made from a vintage Krylon can in Portland, Oregon. The off/on switch is the spray nozzle. The arm clips onto any desk surface and swivels for your ultimate […]
