Freeform LED nightlight
Mr. Tom created this freeform nightlight using the dark-detector circuit from EMS Labs. Simple LED Nightlight
Year: 2008
LIFE photo archive – through a maker lens
The LIFE photo archive hosted by Google has a ton of lovely gems, here are a few I found that I really liked – all through a “MAKE” filter… The contents assiting the Atomic Energy chemistry set. Location: US Date taken: September 1948 Photographer: Martha Holmes Science As A Party Game Author Kenneth Swezey (L) […]
DIY Trunk Show – Saturday, November 22
If you’re in Chicago this weekend, stop by the Pulaski Park Auditorium to check out the DIY Trunk Show, featuring all sorts of crafty vendors and workshops. We’ve sent along some CRAFT mini-mags and buttons for the swag bags! DIY Trunk Show Saturday, November 22, 10am-5pm @ Pulaski Park Auditorium 1419 W. Blackhawk Chicago IL […]
MacBook X-Ray
MacBook x-ray via BBG.
“Hideous” Birds
I love the colorful mix of patterns and colors in these plush parrots created by Craftster user Karen_Sweet. Turns out they had a somewhat dubious beginning… About a year ago, I came up with a way to put my collection of vintage polyester shirts to good use. I’ve been making “Hideous Birds” ever since. I […]
LEGO Style
The Brothers Brick pointed out this amazing CGI animation of a LEGO fashion show by Fabrice Pathier (Four H). The clip features designs by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.
HOW TO – Make a plush “irradiated sirloin”
HOW TO – Make a plush “irradiated sirloin”… Microcontroller night light illuminates meaty issues By Rebecca Stern – Faced with an assignment to make a plush night light, I thought, “Why light?” and brainstormed reasons for a stuffed toy to light up. In a glowworm toy, for instance, the light mimics nature. I’d been reading […]
