I’m here in Sunnyvale, CA to cover Steam Powered, the first dedicated steampunk convention. Set-up is now underway. The local San Jose freebie, Metro, ran a nice cover piece on the event and steampunk 101. That’s Abney Park on the cover. The article emphasized the maker aspects of the genre and the non-serious roleplaying involved. […]
CDM points out this free Halloween themed effect for VST/AU compatible audio software. You can download the plugin from Solid State Logic’s site (free reg required). Nice to see the neighbors aren’t the only ones giving out free treats. It’s basically a pitch-shift + vibrato + wind noise + eco/reverb combo … which means it’s […]
Zakka Sewing by Therese Laskey & Chika Mori (Stewart Tabori & Chang) Buy the Book ($24.95) If you’ve ever wished you could understand the patterns in those wonderful Japanese craft books, you’re going to love Zakka Sewing, the new book from Therese Laskey and Chika Mori. “Zakka” means “household goods” in Japanese, and the term […]
It had to happen… iPhone shirt / costume.
Doug sent in these laser pumpkins made with a laser cutter – he says “Laser Pumpkins ™: Smell bad, look great!”
Chez Plum teaches us how to make a super easy envelope-style gift pouch, perfect for those hard-to-wrap gifts. These could be made to fit all sorts of themes, depending on the fabric used. Related: • CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Isabeau Purse by Chez Plum • CRAFT Interview with Sylvie of Chez Plum • Chez Plum Etsy […]
Here’s an easy mod for all you folks who need to move around your heavy benches: the barrowbench by Rogier Martens, via Core77.
