Chronicle Books’ Friends and Family Holiday Sale
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Month: November 2009
Putting together a microscope set
I’ve been working on microscope sets for Maker Shed. Until now, the only microscope set the Shed carried was the Thames & Kosmos TK2. That’s a decent set, at under $100, but it’s still a toy. We wanted some better sets, so I put together three, which we imaginatively named the Basic Microscope Set, Intermediate […]
Recycled Paper Hawaiian Lei
Aloha! I love this crafty version of the Hawaiian lei. I see them on everyone everywhere here in Waikiki. I think it’s wonderful. This instructable, by user zigglau, has great photographs and easy steps. I think the petals look like butterflies! Plus, you make an everlasting lei that might fade, but will never wilt!
Tiny solar-powered brass engine in a wineglass
This is the work of Szymon Klimek, whose work has been honored by the Internet Craftsmanship Museum. [via The Automata / Automaton Blog]
How-To: Snowing Presents Advent Calendar
I love this charming take on the traditional advent calendar from Pickles. It depicts two children trying to jump up to get hanging presents from the sky. Each present is attached by string to a small ring, and can be opened day by day during Advent. Adorable! [via @zakkalife]
Maker Shed kiosks at Fry’s
We’re ecstatic about the fact that we now have Maker Shed kiosks, with magazines, books, and electronics kits, in several California Fry’s stores. We think this is big news, not only for Maker Media, but for all indie makers — a major retail chain is now giving small kit-makers this level of exposure. And, we […]
New hackerspace in Chicagoland: Workshop 88
Good news for those in Chicagoland! Planning is underway to form Workshop 88, a hackerspace in the west suburbs of Chicago. Here’s your chance to get in on the ground floor!
