I desperately need a charging station for all my tech junk, but they are usually fairly ugly. This DIY version looks pretty cool, especially the spot to plug in a laptop. So, I had a need. It is a common one. I had many (so many!) digital gadgets that needed to regularly suckle at the […]
This would make a great addition to your Halloween costume. It looks really easy to make, and the materials are all inexpensive. It’s a great way to make your standard witch costume stand out from the rest! How to: Halloween Spell Book In the Maker Shed: Animated Ghost Kit
This theramin project uses readily available components and the circuit is based around only two transistors, a capacitor, and a photo-resistor. The cases were built from old alarm clocks and the photo sensor and existing snooze button are used for triggering the circuit. Check out the parts list and how-to instructions at the link below. […]
This is a really spooky looking fountain made from PVC pipe, expanding foam, and a Christmas tree stand. Be sure to click the “next” links on the bottom of the site for all the details of the build. How to: Skull fountain DIY HALLOWEEN from MAKE & CRAFT! It’s here!! DIY HALLOWEEN 2007 from the […]
In just under two weeks, Maker Faire Austin visitors will have the chance to deconstruct, reconstruct and transform clothing at the popular Swap-O-Rama-Rama. Austinites can get a taste of that fun and find inspiration at this weekend’s Treasure City Thrift Recycled Fashion Show. Hosted by the Treasure City Thrift Store (a volunteer-run, collectively organized and […]
This is a nice DIY prop for your yard this year. It looks simple enough to make in a few hours and all the parts are all inexpensive. The biggest variable with this prop is what sized cauldron you’re making. So a lot of the measurements you’ll have to figure out based on your cauldron. […]
Jay Walker’s Library is amazing! Nothing quite prepares you for the culture shock of Jay Walker’s library. You exit the austere parlor of his New England home and pass through a hallway into the bibliographic equivalent of a Disney ride. Stuffed with landmark tomes and eye-grabbing historical objects—on the walls, on tables, standing on the […]
