HOW TO – Make Papaya Shikai Maki
For the Love of Food has posted a great step-by-step photo tutorial explaining how to make these pretty, tasty-looking Papaya Maki rolls. [via The Kitchn]
Month: May 2008
Libelium Arduino contest winners
Libelium announced the winners of their 2008 Arduino contest. MAKE:Blog’s own Becky Stern was chosen as a finalist! Head over to their site for video of each project – Libelium Arduino Contest Winners
Giant LEGO Heart
PT @ MAKE points us to Nathan Sawaya’s sculpture called “Heartfelt.” Nathan writes: I created an anatomically correct human heart for the Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego. A piece like this is a great tool to help doctors talk to young patients about their own hearts. Hopefully kids will relate to a heart built […]
“Skinny” Arduino compatible
Sparkfun’s intros their own iteration of the Arduino board – Skinny is the first SparkFun hack into the Arduino realm. It’s not perfect, but we think you’ll like this new derivative. It’s 3.3V, runs on LiPo batteries, low-cost, low-profile, and sexy red. Which is actually one of the reasons why it cannot be a certified […]
YarnCraft Podcast from Maker Faire
Take a listen to Lion Brand yarn’s latest YarnCraft Podcast with interviews from the Maker Faire. Liz and Zontee talk to such crafters as Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, Crafty Chica’s Kathy Cano Murillo, Corey Fogel – the knitting drummer, Kelley Dean Crowley, as well as Becky and myself!
HOW TO – Make Monogrammed Cufflinks
The Purl Bee has a great tutorial on making these simple, stylish monogrammed cufflinks. Perfect for Father’s Day–or, as the author points out, a wedding. Related: โข HOW TO – Make Cufflinks from Coins โข @ MAKE: Transit Token Cufflinks โข HOW TO – Make Your Own Cufflinks
Green Science Fair contest
Instructables has teamed up with Discover magazine to bring you the Green Science Fair contest. Deadline for entries is June 6 – there are some great prizes! Green Science Fair Contest
