I recently went to the Participatory Design Conference in Bloomington, Indiana, to present my Body-Technology Interfaces project and to get participants to make their own socially-aware, purposeful knitted technology “cozies.” Some of them were just fantastic, including the above pictured “I Am Talking on the Phone” by Yvonne Dittrich which draws attention to your hands-free […]
Zakka Life shows us how to create these quick, easy, and extremely cute paper party favors, perfect for holding a handful of candy. Depending on the type of paper you use, these could be made for all kinds of celebrations, from baby showers to Halloween parties.
Here’s a little progress report on the Makercake Pinball Cake Project, to be unveiled at Maker Faire Austin. Can’t wait to see it. The buttonmashing end of things is going to be processed by a Basic Stamp Homework Board, talking to a Seetron SSC II. Why the ancient, pre-2000 approach? It is what is on […]
I love this installation in a subway using the moving systems to turn gears and unfold pieces of itself. It’s a cool Rube Goldberg-esque machine. Via Todd Vanderlin.
There must be something in the water over in the CRAFT Flickr pool, because everything’s comin’ up SUSHI! Pictured above is a sweet-looking Sushi Cake by BitterBethany, which looks like it uses Rice Krispie treats in place of sushi rice, and Swedish Fish candies instead of real ones. Below we have a platter of appetizing […]
It’s no secret that Austin is a hotbed of crafty talent. Some of the biggest names in crafting hail from right here in central Texas. Visitors to Maker Faire Austin this weekend will have the opportunity to learn from a few of these fine ladies over in the Maker Shed. Jenny Hart, artist, embroidery maven […]
Samantha at Maquette shows you how to make a stylish hair accessory a la feather facinators and vintage combs.
