HOW TO – Felted Chick
Mary Ellen D’Aurizio made a nicely-photographed tutorial for making this felted chick. Looks like a great project for a first timer – Link.
Year: 2008
Skeleton Cardigan Part 2 – CRAFT Video Podcast
MP4 Video | QT Video | HD | Subscribe in iTunes This week’s CRAFT Video Podcast is the second in a two part series on how to make intarsia/stranded knitting pattern from an image in Photoshop. We’ll go from the gridded pattern we made last week to a knitted back panel for the sweater using […]
CNC hologram
I posted earlier this week about abrasion holography, a hologram technique that uses a network of simple arc shaped scratches to encode a visible, 3D hologram into a chunk of plastic. Carl was the first to comment on exactly what was on a number of peoples minds: This is just crying out for someone to […]
Embroidered Paper Pendant by FrucciDesign
I love the intricate weaving on this recycled paper pendant, which also features embroidery and beading. Visit FrucciDesign’s shop to see more detailed photos of the loveliness. Link.
Turn a GameBoy Advance into a gaming console
This amazing GameBoy Advance mod turns the portable gaming device into a full fledged console gaming system. The hack allows for video output to a TV, stereo sound output, a new power management system, and the ability to attach a joystick to the small system. Forget the Wii, this is the better way to reinvigorate […]
MP3 player responds to its environment
Greg Bertrand’s Arduino controlled MP3 player changes its volume based on its distance from its listener and changes other parameters from built in sensors. Pretty cool idea except for the fact that most people carry their MP3 players in their pockets, a trend that would render this device unlistenable. Alveolis: sensor-controlled mp3 player Link
Print logos on your morning coffee
This DIY project shows you how to build a morning latte printer using a x-y flatbed plotter (Philips 8155) that the author found on eBay. Pretty cool hack with a nice instruction set at the link below. Latte art printing machine – how to build one! [via], Link