The Monochron clock kit from the Maker Shed is a completely hackable, open source, clock kit that has a funky retro feel. It can be programmed to display several different clock “faces” or you can program you own. The kit comes complete with all electronics (soldering required), laser cut case, and power plug.
One of my students at Parsons, Marie Canieso, recreated the Filipino folklore vampire witch Manananggal in felt. She has life-like torso separating action and dangling entrails to scare you out of your wits! Marie writes: The character I’ve chosen is called the Manananggal, which is a vampire-like witch creature in Filipino folklore who detaches herself […]
Via Dezeen, Swedish designer PÃ¥l Rodenius prints the patterns for multiple items of furniture on sheets of plywood, and you simply saw out the parts you need. I have been inspired by the Do It Yourself movement. DIY builds on the creativity of the individual, one’s capacity for initiative and one’s desire to realize one’s […]
Food gifts are always a hit around the holidays, especially if you can make them in big batches. These sparkly pomegranate cranberries from Cooking With My Kid look like a perfect food gift to make this holiday season, though you’ll likely be saving a stash for yourself, too!
Why not strap a monster crate motor onto a custom skateboard frame? If you did, would it be the fastest? That’s debatable. I say that the engine would tear the frame up and throw the rider before it could gain significant speed. Some would say that you don’t even need an engine to go fast on a skateboard. That didn’t stop the folks at V8 Supercars from Sydney, Australia from building their monster 630hp V8 Skateboard.
We asked one of our favorite kid makers, Super Awesome Sylvia (and her super awesome dad, James) to put together a collection of gift ideas that were tops on Sylvia’s list. Here’s the video and guide they sent us. Thanks, guys! —Gareth Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, or […]
The Rise of the Homepreneurs @ Fast Company… As more businesses move online and more jobs come into existence based upon these moves, it’s not a surprise that the number of people working from their home office is rising. Brick-and-mortar retail, office space facilities, and social network enthusiasts may not like it, but online and […]
