Fused Plastic Bag Rain Hoodie
Instructables user imrobot made this hoodie by fusing plastic bags into a sewable fabric and whipping up a raincoat with it! More: Plastic Bag Crafts Ask CRAFT: Fusing Plastic Bags
Year: 2009
Glue anything to anything
Ever get confused about what sort of glue to use on a project? I’m twice degreed in Chemistry, and I certainly do. A great resource is This to That,, a comprehensive “glue advice” database run by a theatrical prop-builder and some buddies. They say: We aren’t a front for any manufacturer or some National Glue […]
Hydrogen balloon camera project
What says “family get-together” more perfectly than volatile, asphyxiating gas? Every year, Professor Fzz and his family get together over the Easter holiday and issue an “Easter Challenge.” Last year, they made an Egg Cannon. This year, they built a hydrogen balloon and suspended camera rig to take pictures of granddad’s house. I guess because […]
Crochet Rose Pattern
June at PlanetJune has a pattern to make these crochet roses and is the perfect intro to crochet flowers. You can use it as embellishments in your fiber projects. The pattern is available for free, but if you like it please consider sending her a donation to show your appreciation.
Seattle Tilth Edible Plant Sale
As our Crafting with Nature month draws to a close, plant some veggies! This weekend Seattle Tilth is having their edible plant sale where you can score some awesome organic veggies and herbs and learn about food gardening and composting. Via New World Geek.
Rock Knobs For Dwellers of Earth
Rock Knobs For Dwellers of Earth By Wendy Tremayne We live on a rock so large that often we fail to notice it. It is easy to take for granted that each day the Earth meets the soles of our feet with a just-right gentle tug of gravity that assures our stability. “Grandparents” is how […]
How-To: Driftwood Wall Art
There are so many things to like about driftwood. For instance, you have to go to the beach to get it. Also, it’s softer than other wood (or at least it usually is — more on this later), so it’s easier for children and wimps like me to nail into it. And, of course, it’s […]