Knotless netted sculptures
Here’s an installation by artist Sandra Norrbin made from foam and knotless-netted rope. I just learned knotless netting so I’m really intrigued by artists who use it in their work. Via VVORK.
Year: 2009
Electronic candle
“On” by Aram Bartholl Installation/Video 2009 Mixed media: Candle, resistance wire, copper wire, switch, 12V power transformer Dimensions: 20 x 5 x 5 cm Video 10 min, 1080i HD Via FAT.
Make your own trash bag holder
Sean Ragan made this trash bag holder using PVC pipe, ENT conduit, and come ball chain clips to hold the bag in place. Beats the SkyMall version any day! Related: Backyard Graywater System on MAKE: Projects
How-To: Make a Felt And Button Flower Mother’s Day Card
Nini Makes created these sweet and adorable felt and button cards for Mother’s Day, which is celebrated in March in the UK. It’s not too early to start planning Mother’s Day crafts for our US celebration in May, and these look like just the kind of fun thing I’d love to make for all my […]
CRAFT sale in the Maker Shed
In case you were unaware, there’s a sale going on in the Maker Shed, with 15% off all craft kits and CRAFT T-shirts for only $7. When ordering kits, use the code UCRAFTER to get the discount. The sale ends on March 31st, so get while the gettin’s good! The Maker Shed
Ask CRAFT: Patching Sensitive Spots and Vintage Knits
Jennifer writes: I’ve noticed the wonderful jeans/pants mending tutorials you guys have posted this week. They’re useful and informative, but here’s my conundrum: My jeans always wear out in the, uhm, crotch area first. (One of the less-discussed perils of being a bit overweight is ones legs rubbing together) The jeans are always in great […]
Spring Cleaning Dust Mitt Tutorial
I don’t know about you, but I have definitely got the spring cleaning bug now that nicer weather is starting to roll in, so my eyes lit up when I saw this great Spring Cleaning Dust Mitt Tutorial over at We Wilsons. (Does that make me old?) It’s a great way to reuse old garments […]