Luke will be writing about the Austin maker scene, Maker Faire Austin and other interesting things… Luke Iseman lives and makes in Austin, Texas. Having escaped from his cubicle just in time to maintain a bit of creativity, he works on assorted projects all day and drives a bicycle taxi by night (really). His favorite […]
This wind-driven sculpture is by Jeffery Laudenslager – I love the shapes it makes and how it plays with perspective. The sound of the ocean is really peaceful, too.
No matter your level of expertise or area of interest, there are loads of fun opportunities for crafters to participate in Maker Faire. Here’s a rundown of how you can get involved: Selling something fabulous? Get your application in for Bazaar Bizarre right away. Bazaar Bizarre is a huge juried craft fair that will run […]
Martha Street Studio, a community-based printmaking studio run by the Printmakers Association of Manitoba, recently had their second “Under Pressure” Steamroller Print Festival. (via Whipup, photos by perfectbound) For the past two years Martha Street Studio has hosted ‘Under Pressure’, Winnipeg’s only Steamroller Print Festival. High school students, community groups, and artists from across Winnipeg […]
Hi Crafters! I’m excited to announce we have a new CRAFT blogger, Rachel Hobson, an Austin crafter joining us for the next few months here on CRAFT to blog all things crafty for Maker Faire Austin! You probably already know Rachel from her fabulous blog, Average Jane Crafter. Here’s a bit more about Rachel in […]
A special guest post “home science under attack” by Robert Bruce Thompson… The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports that Victor Deeb, a retired chemist who lives in Marlboro, has finally been allowed to return to his Fremont Street home, after Massachusetts authorities spent three days ransacking his basement lab and making off with its contents. […]
Fun project from “Gadget Freak” – William Grill created a gadget that helps control the firing of model rockets. The device provides basic rocket igniter functions, including an igniter “fuse†monitor, audio input and an LED display. The gadget also features a “DeadMan†button (which helps avoid an unintended launch) and a “Fire†button that […]
