Angry Chicken’s Amy Karol has a tutorial on her 5 minute skirt available also in PDF form. I also like the pattern-making tip on using Swedish Tracing Paper which is durable and can be used in fitting. Amy notes that the 5 minute applies only if you have a serger, but I’m sure having a […]
Goody Goody Handmade has a pattern PDF to make this adorable matyroshka doll tooth fairy pillow. Thanks Amy!
The University of Nottingham has produced a series of YouTube videos, each about a different element. Here’s their YouTube channel (via BoingBoing), and here is their website for more information. I poked around a bit and found out that there’s a documentary being made about the scientists, and they’re posting wonderful snippets here. They’re really […]
Controlling audio with a micro-controller can be difficult, really difficult. The Wave Shield, from LadyAda, makes it simple. There is a bunch of sample code on the LadyAda website to get you up and running fast once you build the kit. The Wave Shield is just one component that will be integrated into an interactive […]
National Geographic Kids has an easy project to make a terrarium. I love the added little gnome figurine. [ via Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh ] Related: Tiny Terrariums
Bridge, by Michael Cross, is a really interesting interactive artwork. As you start walking across the water a series of steps that appear. The problem is, the steps also disappear behind you, leaving you with no choice but to move ahead. I would love to try it out. More about Bridge: By Michael Cross
Apparently just by holding the ‘Das Patent’ in different positions you can form the entire alphabet. Looks like an interesting project to integrate with some motion control system to create a new type of display. I have only one question. Where is the “X”? Read more about Das Patent
