Instructables user indeepknit writes: Hardshell gourds have been used as food and beverage containers, and art pieces for centuries. They are often referred to as “nature’s pottery” due to their beautiful variety of shapes and hardy uses. The creative crafting possibilities of hardshell gourds are endless; from bowls and cups (mate gourds, used for drinking […]
Brush knuckles designed by Ken Goldman – for the toughest cleanings via BoJ. Wooden knuckles. Cupcake Knuckles. Brass knuckle cup & purse.
Maker Faire Austin: Oct. 18th and 19th, 2008, Austin, TX LEARN TO MAKE, CRAFT, DESIGN OR DEVELOP: • Robots • Rockets • Bicycles • Alternative Energy Devices • Electronics • Crafts • Circuit Boards • Sustainable Food • Musical Instruments • Wood Working • Knitting • Eco Modding Cars • Kites • Special Effects • […]
If you’re in the Phoenix, Arizona area head to The Heard Museum (2301 N. Central Avenue) to see “La Casa Murillo” by Kathy Cano-Murillo aka Crafty Chica and her husband Patrick Murillo. The You Tube video is a little virtual tour of the exhibit which is a glitterized version of the Murillo home.
Blob Mentality A home-improvement project by Greg Lynn evolves into the Blobwall, a modular wall system produced by Panelite… via Beyond the Beyond. Its name may reek of science fiction, but Greg Lynn’s Blobwall was conceived under pretty prosaic circumstances. Inspired by kids’ outdoor toys and 1970s Italian interiors, Lynn had the idea to put […]
Make it or break it, “They retool everyday items to build a better gadget” by Meredith Goldstein @ The Boston Globe… A profile of the Willoughby & Baltic hacker spaces (and a nice MAKE mention in there!)… SOMERVILLE – In the apartment space above the Subway sandwich shop on Elm Street, 15 hackers sat around […]
Liane sent in this fantastic site by Joshua Knuth, sculptor and taxidermist here’s a recent post about paint a specific type of fish… The animated gif shows the process. When you’re done checking it out, tour the portfolio – it’s amazing. This is my method of reproducing the colors and pattern of this species . […]
