Neal Stephenson’s Telescoping Sword
As promised, here are shots of Neal’s telescoping sword. Pictured is Neal’s collaborator, Pablos, with Komposite. Nice work, guys! I suppose the world of recreational swordfighting is now a slightly safer place:)
Year: 2008
Flapper Button Embroidery
I love this embroidered artwork created by Craftster user tchrluv89, which was inspired by the flapper-themed buttons she turned into their heads.
Neal Stephenson Answers Our Questions
Thanks to Neal Stephenson for taking the time to ride in my pedicab for an interview last week. Lesson learned: it’s difficult to bike and interview at the same time. Fortunately, Neal sat down w/ me for a less-strenuous interview after the ride. Here’s his message to aspiring makers: Here’s what Neal had to say […]
HumanCar – street legal human powered car
HumanCar – street legal human powered car @ Wired, NextFest, Treehugger and their site. The FM-4 v1.0 HumanCar (Fully Manual 4 Passenger) ‘geometry prototype’ has been so successful that no changes have been required. Several downhill time trial runs have had the car above 60mph + with incredible handling and BodySteer characteristics. The steel tube […]
Ways to Win Maker Faire Austin Tickets
Yesterday, we gave you the low-down on Maker Faire ticket specials (some of which end this week, so grab ’em while you can!) If you’re looking for even more ticket options, check out this handful of ways you can win tickets. Several Austin-Area craft bloggers are giving tickets away this week. Enter one, enter them […]
LED eyes for robot plushies
This crafter/maker duo collaborated to create these glowing-eyed knit robots featured on the cover of CRAFT Volume 01. Ana knit the bots, João made the simple LED circuit. When you press the chest of the bot, the eyes light up. Ana Crafts Related: CRAFT subscribers can read the Digital Edition of CRAFT Volume 01 here.
Last Day for the 10% off Everything Sale at the Maker Shed
Today is the last day of the 10% off everything sale at the Maker Shed, order something today and save some cash – if your order is over $25 you also get a free Maker’s notebook. Halloween is also coming up soon! Here are a few picks: MAKE: Halloween Special Edition DIY HALLOWEEN from the […]