I’ve come across a few different ways to attach a lens to a smartphone and I have to say that this macro lens mod from Bangalore maker Bharath P has got to be one of the more novel. Using some epoxy putty he mounted a lens from a cheap pair of binoculars directly ahead of the camera lens on a Nexus One by adhering it to a salvaged mini-jack plug.
The biggest and best-quality versions of these watermelon car images I can find come from a members-only forum post on this South Korean site, which appears to be some kind of auto marketplace and/or enthusiast’s hub. Problem is, the plates on the car do not appear to be Korean. Can anyone identify their nationality, or […]
When I was a kid, I was very hard on school supplies, and I remember dreaming about “industrial grade” school supplies–Kevlar backpacks and, particularly, sheet aluminum binders with piano hinges. These days, you can actually buy such binders, but they are relatively expensive. So why not make your own? Instructables user cowscankill did, with a salvaged snap-ring mechanism and riveted leather hinges. I want one.
One of my best pals from Handmade Detroit is getting married next month, so when her sister threw her a family wedding shower yesterday, a candy corsage was in order. The corsage was made by simply taking a long piece of heavy-duty elastic, braiding it, and weaving in pieces of the bride’s favorite candy. A […]
This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw: Ursa Minor – LED embroidery by Shannon Henry, “ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 556: ULCERATIVE COLITIS” by alicia954, Hot Butterbeer recipe by Chica and Jo, and Tully Applebottom by Chloe.
Calling New York area bands — marching bands, jug bands, toy orchestras, maker bands, New York bands looking to be discovered! We have a few openings on the Music Stage at World Maker Faire. If you’re interested in performing, please send us a note and tell us if you prefer Saturday or Sunday and we […]
Nice gallery round up of kooky art cars (and bikes) from this year’s Burning Man. [via DudeCraft] The Art Cars of Burning Man 2010
