Month: July 2008

Glue Gun Recall

Heads up, Crafters–there’s been a glue gun recall. Be sure to check and see if this one if hanging around in your stash of crafting tools. Dollar Tree recalls 470,000 China-made glue guns Tue Jun 24, 8:55 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Dollar Tree Inc recalled about 470,000 Chinese-made hot glue guns because they are […]

Laser Tattoo

Laser Tattoo

What do you put in a laser cutter when you know you have precious little time with it left? The answer is anything BUT your skin. Blinded by the love of the laser, the folks at instructables laser etched themselves. This is a very bad idea, and even without reading the personal account of the […]

Knitted Chinook Pattern

According to Sarah at the Trying to Grok blog, a chinook helicopter is the “most stuffed-animalizable military vehicle that exists.” I would argue that a submarine might be slightly easier, but they’re definitely close. Sarah made one for a friend’s new baby, and typed up the pattern to share with all of you.

Interchangeable I/O modules

Interchangeable I/O modules

This upcoming line of modular interface devices from Machine Collective look useful – Machinecollective understands your needs and we’re here to help you out! We are working on a range of modules based on frequently used components, sensors and indicators. The prototyping modules are designed to work with development platforms such as Arduino and Wiring. […]