Generally when I put together projects for CRAFT, I avoid talking about time spent or the costs of materials. That’s because everyone works at their own pace, and materials can dramatically vary in price. But today’s project is all about fast and cheap. These Moleskin notebooks are $3 each, and the lace trim I used […]
I love how this Mindstorms robot is able to emulate a real human gait rather than having the slow shuffle that most walking robots feature. Of course it is held up with strings, but it shows the potential of the (toy) technology. This video was created as part of our project in the Department of […]
This 3 printed skull ring is made from bronze-infused stainless steel, and it isn’t the only swoon-worthy creation in Bits to Atoms‘ Etsy shop! [via Street Anatomy] More: Pipe ring 3D Printed Bracelet From the Future Fingerprint ring to identify your loved one Universe ring
Eric Archer takes us along on a ride through NYC at night – with soundtrack courtesy of photodiode-to-audio circuit. The variety of sound produced may surprise you, considering how many of the light sources look so similar. Interestingly enough, some headlights end up sounding a lot like car/truck horns (keep an ear out for the […]
This darling little pin cushion project from Kristin of Craft Leftovers is a great project for using up bits of scrap yarn. She even gives some handy tips for blending different types of yarn in your knitting projects.
Spin activated lights for your butterfly yo-yo. Thanks go to Eric Chu for the original article in MAKE, Volume 22. To download The LED Yo-Yo video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete LED Yo-Yo article in MAKE Volume 22 and you can see it in our Digital Edition.
Set your DVRs! MAKE’s amiable editor-in-chief, Mark Frauenfelder, will be on The Colbert Report tonight (June 8, 11:30pm, 10:30c), talking about his new book, Made by Hand, MAKE, and the “search for meaning in a throwaway world.” Break a leg, Mark!
