From the MAKE Flickr pool Nick shares his remedy for sneaker draftiness – Biking in NYC winters can be very cold and windy. It’s easy to wear a million layers on almost every body part, but we can’t usually add layers to our feet. The solution: wind-proof toes, made from dead innertubes Reusing bicycle waste […]
Design for Mankind recently posted a great how-to for turning a boring thrifted coffee table into a stylish upholstered bench. Link.
From the MAKE Flickr pool Arno Brosi posted this very cool solaroller bike to the photo pool. Check out his photo set for more awesome machines, like this “Fantasy vehicle” – Fantasy Vehicle at night –Link Related: Solaroller tractor pull –Link From the Maker store: Solarengine Kit –Link
Windows Home Server may seem like an unusual piece of software, but it’s worth playing around with if you are considering a home server for your Windows systems. You can get a 120-day evaluation version from Microsoft, and OEM versions are available from retailers like Newegg.com. Here’s a Windows Home Server hack from Preston Gralla’s […]
Dail Mail on Desiree Palmen’s “invisible clothing” – In the natural world, the chameleon blends in perfectly with its background. In the urban jungle, Desiree Palmen decided to attempt the same visual deception. And as these pictures show, the effect is amazing. Miss Palmen, a 44-year-old Dutch artist, uses a method that requires a huge […]
We’re so excited about our new issue, we’ve decided to throw a party. Several parties, actually! Please join us on Sunday, March 9 when we’ll be celebrating the release of CRAFT: 06 with a series of fun parties held in six awesome cities. Each party will offer hands-on craft activities, snacks and drinks, special subscription […]
Put a Gummi Bear into molten potassium chlorate and the results are impressively violent (e.g. candy bear screaming is involved). And you thought microwaving Peeps was fun. Gummy Bear in molten potassium chlorate – [via] Link
