How-To: Recycled Zipper Bracelet
I’m in love with the zipper trend in fashion, especially for jewelry. Ecouterre shows you how you can DIY this hot look with the recycled zipper bracelet tutorial by designer Tara St. James.
Month: June 2010
Shop indie for Father’s Day!
If you’re still shopping for Father’s Day this year, please consider buying through Makers Market. We’ve put our heads together to assemble a collection of items from Makers Market sellers we think our own dads would like. The Market’s full of original short run, limited edition, and one-of-a-kind items from indie makers and entrepreneurs who value resourcefulness, ingenuity, and craftsmanship just as much as you and your dad do. If you’re shipping straight to your father’s address, be sure to message your seller directly and let them know it’s a gift!
HOW TO – Make a pogo pin testing jig
HOW TO – Make a pogo pin testing jig, Ladyada writes – If you end up buying a pick and place to assemble PCBs (or even if you’re doing it by hand) you’ll need to test out your boards! If you have an assembler do it for you, its still probably a good idea to […]
Circuit building skill: cable lacing
Tired of messy wires getting in the way of an otherwise tidy build?
How do Mecanum wheels work?
We get the pleasure of working with some amazing artists/illustrators here at MAKE. One of them is James Provost. James did the illos for the “Lunchbox Laser” and “Marble Adder” projects in Volume 20, and the “CNC For Under $800” piece in Volume 21. He also did the wonderful illustrated version of the Maker’s Bill […]
How-To: Father’s Day Apron from Tote Bag
Need a crafty, useful, eco-friendly gift idea for Father’s Day? Betz White has a quick and easy tutorial for making an apron from a canvas tote, perfect for summer grilling. So clever! Plus, you know Dad will love anything you made yourself.
Flashback: Swiveling Balcony Hoist
If you live in an apartment, you know that lugging your bike up the staircase is no fun. Back in MAKE Volume 11, Virginia-based maker Matthew Russell shared instructions for making his simple swiveling balcony hoist with us. For about $50 (or less, depending on what you have laying around the workshop), build the hoist […]
