This project, which began as a class project for UC Berkeley students, uses an ordinary cell phone camera as a medical microscope meant for use in remote or undeveloped countries to diagnose illnesses. The idea is to use the camera with the microscopic lens attachment to take pictures and transmit them over the network for […]
Following up on our previous post about this project, this video of the “Reconfigurable House” project shows how thousands of low-tech components can be used and rewired by visitors to the structure. The project is a different take on the idea of the “smart home” such that instead of assuming that technology should be kept […]
These adorable plush cups of herbal teas are made by Teresa of Sewing Stars. The little smiley face is just what we all feel inside when we take that first sip of yummy tea.
Pink Chalk Studio made these colorful fabric covered switch plates. I love her technique for sewing an extra piece of fabric in the middle to keep the fabric lines clean when you glue the switch plate to the fabric. A great way to use up your fabric scraps! From the pages of CRAFT:01: CRAFT:01 – […]
Stitch Lounge and Bernina have a tutorial how to refashion an oversized t-shirt into a fitted boat neck number with cap sleeves and a waistband. Refashion t-shirt tutorial, via Burda Style
Craftster member artoo1121 created all of the members of the Fellowship of the Ring in crocheted amigurumi with detailed sculpey accessories. Gimli is my favorite. See more close ups of The Fellowship of the Ring amigurumi, via Snuffykin’s journal
This Sunday is Easter, so here are some MAKE-like activities involving eggs! Homemade easter egg anemometer. HOW TO – Easter Eggs dyed with onion skins. HOW TO – Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Laser-egg-etching. Egg art from Makers. Egg City. Naturally dyed Easter eggs. Electrocuting Peeps.
