Once again, our pals at ComBots are offering discounts on this year’s ComBots Cup event. David Calkins writes: ComBots invites all Bay Area MAKE readers and Maker Faire attendees to discounted tickets to “ComBots Cup V,” the fifth annual heavyweight robot combat championship. This event highlights the best combat robot teams in America and their […]
The design on these novelty skeleton flamingos on Amazon looks strikingly identical to the DIY version we saw in the photo tutorial Sean posted last year here on Make: Online. Whattaya think, did this maker go into business to produce these, or was his design duplicated by another? Reader Tim writes: A closer look at […]
Even Zombie Brides love handmade touches at their wedding! Luckily, this no-sew Zombie Bridal Veil is so fun and quick, even the undead can pull it off. This is the Zombie Bride’s special day, so be sure not to skimp on the lace, the black glitter, and of course the red splatters! I used a […]
Fellow Mitten resident, and Detroiter, Melissa Anderson has instructions for an easy, inexepensive do-it-yourself earring holder.
So brilliant, it hurts. Lego Letterpress from Justin LaRosa and Samuel Cox. [via Public School]
Data is everywhere. Dedicated citizen scientists can advance “professional science,” even without any dedicated funding, by learning to intelligently navigate and draw conclusions from the oceans of largely un-analyzed public data that we swim through every day. This story from The Boston Globe is a fantastic case in point:
Baby bonnets simultaneously convey deep tradition and a touch of whimsy. This project from Martha Pullen and Kathy McMakin of Martha Pullen Co. for Sew, Mama, Sew! is sweet and charming and promises to be, “one of those ‘go to’ projects whenever you need a quick gift for a baby or two.”
