This week in Maker Events
Looking to take a break from tinkering on your latest project this weekend? Here are some fine maker events to check out, from The Maker Events Calender.
Month: October 2009
Car made from billet aluminum
David writes in to share his directions on how he built a car out of aluminum billet. Milling a car out of solid aluminum is no mean feat, and the site has some pretty nice photos depicting the process. Now, if we can get an aluminum extruder for the Makerbot, can we take the next […]
7 Ways to Refresh Your Shoes for Fall
Ecouterre, a new green fashion site from Inhabitat has a great roundup post on 7 ways to refresh your shoes for fall. I love this project by …love Maegan on MissMalaprop where you can turn a pair of regular high-heeled sandals into stilettos worthy of Carrie Bradshaw.
Wheel of Stars makes music from the sky
Tired of listening to the moon? Then take your ears to the stars with Jim Bumgardner’s Wheel of Stars.
Day of the Dead Shrine
My Day of the Dead shrine has officially taken over my house! The smell of flowers, tequila and chocolate is unescapable. Each day I’ve worked on it and added to it, and it’s finally covered in the nostalgic personal touches that represent my family and loved ones who have passed away. I will continue to […]
Ask CRAFT: The Back of the Embroidery
Merrill Melideo in New York, NY writes in: Recently I embroidered some baby snap suits for my dear friend who was expecting her first baby. She loved them so much that she’s purchasing more, and I’m feeling inspired to start making a whole bunch and trying to sell them! However I do have a concern […]
24-hr Microchip Technology giveaway alpha – GO!
The sponsors of this year’s Halloween contest have sent us a bundle of, er, bundles to give away in the weeks leading up to 31st, and we’re gonna start chucking ’em up in the air pretty fast now. Beginning at noon PST today, and closing at noon PST tomorrow, we will be accepting comments, below, describing the Halloween-y use (or uses) to which you would put the prize bundle consisting of one Microchip Technology PIC10F Cap Touch Demo Board (shown above) and one MCP1650 Multiple White LED Demo Board (shown below). The winner will be announced tomorrow afternoon at the bottom of the comment thread.