Here’s a pretty awesome idea: a team of students from the Victoria University of Wellington are working on a device to turn plastic trash into 3d printable plastic stock! Their website doesn’t seem to have much information about the process, but it appears that the process involves grinding up HDPE plastic, then pushing them into […]
The folks at Bolt fabric boutique in Portland, Orgeon share some really handy tips for sewing with silky or slippery fabrics. Related: How-To: Grecian Tunic Top – with more tips and techniques for sewing with silky fabrics
Just in! The Netduino is an open source electronics platform using the .NET Micro Framework. The board features a 32-bit microcontroller and a rich development environment, making it a perfect solution for engineers and hobbyists alike. Here’s everything you need to know to get up and running with this amazing little micro controller.
If you loved the crochet Despicable Me Minion pattern we posted yesterday, but were wishing for a knit version, you are in luck! Kat of Kat’s Knits shares her pattern for a cute little minion you can whip up with your knitting needles. Thanks, Susi! Related: Crochet Despicable Me Minion Pattern
David Glicksman of LA, California, wrote in to share his Secret knock-detecting workshop door: This is (what I think is) a great example of the kind of fun, inspiring projects that come out of communities like Make, BoingBoing, and the DIY nerd world in general. I combined Chris Schaie’s beautiful Mechanical Iris, Steve Hoefer’s Secret […]
Head to Etsy’s blog to learn to create your own nautical rope bracelet. I used to have one of these that shrank slightly after getting wet the first time, preventing it from falling off for the rest of the summer. It’s a great substitute for a traditional friendship bracelet at summer camp.
Char from Crap I’ve Made shares her tutorial for creating this nice zippered laptop sleeve over at Skip to My Lou. Since it’s measurement based, you could adapt it to fit an iPad or other electronic gadget, too. More: How-To: Laptop Sleeve From Thrifted Leather Jacket Laptop Sleeve Pattern Crocheted Laptop Sleeve
