Zakka Sewing Winner
Congratulations to Thien Kim, who was the winner of our Zakka Sewing giveaway! Be sure to check out our CRAFT Pattern Podcast from last Friday if you haven’t already.
Year: 2008
Maker Faire Austin 2008 – Music
There was some great music of all kinds this year at Maker Faire in Austin, Texas. Take a look at some of the highlights and make plans to attend the next Maker Faire. To download Maker Faire Austin 2008 – Music MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. More Weekend Projects are on the way.
Austin event: dorkbot 18
a photo from one of ACTLab’s many interesting project Dorkbot18 – ACTLab! dorkbot-austin @ UT’s ACTLab Wed. Nov 12th 2008 6:30-9:00pm (Presentations @ 7:00) In this building: http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/cmb.html On the 4th floor studio 4B aka the ACTLab. Parking map: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html There are also major bus routes right in front of the building and a bike […]
Keeping Portland Weird: DIY and the Resurgence of Craft
If you’re anywhere near Portland, OR tomorrow afternoon, be sure and stop by the Museum of Contemporary Craft to check out the roundtable discussion featuring some of our favorite DIYers. (Be sure to vote first, though!) From craft fairs, etsy.com sellers and zinesters to the independent music scene, bike activists and “foodies,” Portland has a […]
Wood stove from water heater
In the oldies but goodies department, Mother Earth News has an article on how to make a junked water heater into a fancy wood-burning stove. And yes, successfully completing this project does make your hair grow back:)
Faroun’s Evolving Turbine Designs
Interesting Instructables and comments for the vertical-axis wind turbines that one Faroun is developing. Here’s his latest progress, based on 4″ PVC pipe for the blades: Check out 4 more turbine designs by the same user here. Things get a bit wobbly at the end, but much healthy progress with an admirably low cost setup!
Pictures From Austin’s First MAKE Out Session
Here are some photos from last week’s MAKE Out session, courtesy of Warren at Art Seen: Basically, it looks like a bunch of makers showed up, tools of choice in hand, and transformed an otherwise-normal cafe into a massive work session. I’m excited for the next one!