I don’t have my own workshop, just a desk in my bedroom that is more likely to have a pile of kid socks on it than an actual project. (Or, even more likely, it would have both projects and socks on it, making for a huge mess…) Consequently, I’m envious of and fascinated by other […]
Well, it seems like a lot of us are coming down with the dreaded “Cabin Fever”, so we figured it’s no time like the present to have a Cabin Fever sale in the Maker Shed. We have a fresh re-supply of our most popular kits, and a juicy sale on everything from necklaces to chemistry sets; finger puppets to Erector sets. Yes, even Arduinos are over 20% off!
Today marks the last of our series of round ups for Crafting on the Go. One of the questions we asked our favorite crafters was: When you have to craft on-the-go (while you’re traveling, in the carpool lane, at family activities) how do you organize your craft supplies? Find out the answers from the crafters […]
This classic chemistry demo involves the use of toxic metallic mercury, so it’s one of those that is best to just watch on YouTube instead of trying yourself. The pulsing action is caused by surface tension effects–metallic mercury is oxidized at the surface of the drop to form a film of mercury (I) sulfate, which lowers the drop’s surface tension and causes it to flatten under its own weight. The flattening brings the drop into contact with the tip of a carefully-positioned iron nail, which reduces the mercury (I) sulfate back to metallic mercury, which in turn increases the drop’s surface tension and causes it to contract away from the nail. Thanks to YouTuber sciencevidds for sharing it with us. [via Boing and then some more Boing]
Tom Wilksch’s Portable Gliding Simulator offers two improvements over a traditional simulator installed in a fixed location. Built on a trailer base, this can be towed to public events to serve as a recruiting tool – offering a taste of soaring to many more people. And since it folds up tidily, it doesn’t require dedicated […]
These tree branch hooks by maker and artist Ronnie McCullough are the perfect addition for my magnetic organizer. The lichen growing from the bark is such a great texture to juxtapose against the galvanized metal. And their delicate woodland aesthetic belies the strength of the rare earth magnet embedded in the back.
I love this crochet version of a paper chain garland from Steph of Lovestitches. It’s so bright and cheerful!
