MAKE @ Yahoo! Buzz
We’re trying out the new Yahoo! Buzz service, if you like a story on MAKE “Buzz it up” and check the Sci/Tech stories to see what else is going on too – Link.
Year: 2008
Make Your Own Handwriting Font
I used to write all the time as a kid and practice my handwriting over and over. These days, I’m lucky if I can read my own chicken scratch. Thank you to Jessica at How About Orange for pointing us to Fontifier. a site that can convert your handwriting into a font for just $9. […]
Fabric Pillow Ring
Crafty Chica shows you how to reuse those tiny fabric scraps to make this funky fabric pillow ring. Link.
HOW TO – Make Patterns with Photoshop
Craft Chi expands on her great tutorial on how to design your own patterned paper with this one showing you how to create repeating patterns by using Photoshop. Link.
Super Breakout version allows for competitive or collaborative gaming
This version of the classic game “Breakout” allows two people to play at once. The players can compete against each other or work collaboratively to eliminate all the bricks. Accelerometers in the controllers move the paddles horizontally across the screen. Check out the circuit diagrams and more on the link below. Super Breakout – Link
How DIYers just might revive American innovation
Wired’s Clive Thompson has a piece about how makers might revive American innovation (with a MAKE mention) he writes – What a mess. I’m sitting on the floor of my apartment, surrounded by electronic parts, a cigar box, a soldering gun, and stray bits of wire. I’m trying to build my own steampunk-style clock — […]
City Sampler: Boston
I just got my first Sampler filled with goodies from Boston’s crafters. I spent a long time looking through all the great stuff and finally narrowed it down to a few favorites: Luggage tags from Destination Unknown Journals featuring “Boston of the Future.” – Link. A mini pincushion by Thimblewinder – Link. Gift tags and […]