Brian writes- Using the VonHippel module and a simple c program compiled for the ARM, BUG can talk to the Arduino (in the picture, the USB cable and USB to serial chip on the breadboard are probably superfluous as the VonHippel has serial on it). Interesting and inevitable, an open source hardware project (Arduino) talking […]
The Natural Beauty Workshop teaches us how to make all-natural body powders, plus a quick-to-stitch fabric powder puff to apply it with.
There’s a new Bay Area hacker space, NoiseBridge, in the Mission District: We want to provide infrastructure and collaboration opportunities for people interested in programming, hardware hacking, physics, chemistry, mathematics, photography, security, robotics, all kinds of art, and, of course, technology. Through talks, workshops, and projects we encourage knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring. As a […]
It’s no secret that I love HeatnBond, it’s a must-have for appliqué projects and is perfect for all kinds of no-sew fabric applications. But a lot of people don’t realize you can use it with paper, too! I found these simple paper and fabric binders (made by Russell + Hazel) at a local shop here […]
Christopher Chiappa worked with a chainsaw artist to create this 1:1 reproduction of a Honda Accord seat with brass-plated rockers. It’s totally amazing, and called the Chainsaw Rocker. More images and more of his work over at Cool Hunting. It’s on display at Moss Los Angeles.
Here are some of my favorite posts from the CRAFT blog this week: HOW TO – “Happy Flappy” Bats Halloween Costumes for Kids HOW TO – Little Paper Houses Laura Marsden’s Knitted Street Signs HOW TO – Recover a Lampshade
Folding Trees links to these paper box templates from Kristin at Craft Leftovers. You can print the shapes out on cardstock and cut them out with an X-acto knife. I’d like to try making and embellishing these using all kinds of paper scraps, from food packages to vintage wallpaper to origami papers.
