Kirsten Halterman writes in: “My First Robot” is a book for young children (ages 1-3), intended as an introduction to sensory input and output. I created this book to excite children about small electronics and robots. Using an Arduino, buttons, and an IR sensor, I programmed the robot (named Isbot) to sing a song for […]
The weekly Lost Knowledge column explores the possible technology of the future in the forgotten ideas of the past (and those slightly off to the side). Each Tuesday, we look at retro-tech, “lost” technology, and the make-do, improvised “street tech” of village artisans and tradespeople from around the globe. “Lost Knowledge” is also the theme […]
When folks think of wine, most often grapes come to mind. Time to expand the horizons with this week’s Flashback feature from CRAFT Volume 06: Fig Wine by Alastair Bland. Alastair has written several how-tos for CRAFT, most of them in the DIY Ferment It section. For this particular recipe, he mentions that he’s made […]
It’s citrus season in the southwest, and at my house we’ll do anything to use up the lemons. Here’s a lemon cake recipe that’ll use three!
Chasity from Belle and Burger shares how to make a cute fabric and button brooch. I love the idea of wearing one of these to spruce up an otherwise boring outfit.
Hanna Perner-Wilson just released a kit version of her fabric bend sensor– everything you need to make one yourself! This is a kit, meaning that it comes unassembled and requires you to have tools and some regular sewing thread as well as about half an hour time for completion. This kit contains: * Two 2 […]
I’ve always loved wearing unique hosiery. Until just last year, this meant that I was forever chastised by my fellow designers who said “bare-legged is better” and that “hosiery is for grannies and pin-up girls.” But check it out — now hosiery is in! Everywhere I turn, I see colorful hosiery paired with boots, pumps, […]
