Augmented reality without programming in five minutes
A somewhat cryptic but fascinating tutorial on AR using Quartz Composer. [via Beyond The Beyond]
Year: 2010
Modular marble run with marble pump
Matthias Wandel, whose Marble Adding Machine was featured in MAKE: Volume 20 and whose homemade bandsaw appeared on Make: Online last month, is up to his usual shenanigans with a modular marble run featuring an excellent marble pump. Interested in building your own? Wandel is selling the plans for fourteen bucks. [Thanks, Don!]
Crochet-Covered Bicycle in NYC
Our friend, Zontee, over at Lion Brand Yarn, posted a picture of this crochet-covered bicycle she spotted while out in New York. Notice that even the kick-stand and wheels are completely covered! I’m not sure where it came from or why it was there, but it was a fun sight that reminded me of the […]
Raygun Gothic Rocket replicas from Alan Rorie
Apparently there was some kind of giant rocketship at Maker Faire this year. Did anybody else notice this? I tend to tune everything else out when there’s funnel cake around. We should probably put it in a more prominent location next time.
Anyhoo, if, like me, you were at the Faire and happened to miss the 40-foot-tall gleaming aluminum spaceship in the middle of the grounds, on the program, and on all the posters, don’t fret: There are plenty of groovy photos and videos whooshing around the tubes, and if you find yourself unsatisfied by two-dimensional simulacra you could always purchase one of Raygun Gothic crewman Alan Rorie’s kit models of the craft. He’s got
beautifully-printed pepakura
for $12.50 and laser-cut plywood for $50.
Recipe: Lemon Cloud Tart with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Katie of goodLife {eats} shows you how to make this delicious-looking lemon cloud tart with strawberry rhubarb compote.
How-To: Fabric Windsock-Style Garden Lantern
Jan of Daisy Janie shares how to create a windsock-style lantern for your garden using fabric, and embroidery hoop and a few other basic supplies. I love how the soft glow of the light combined with the pattern of the fabric creates a beautiful garden accessory to enjoy on summer nights.
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw: Fluttery Breath of Life 2 by jewelera.etsy.com, alt Marsh Moth by weirdbuglady, and Bubbler made from old cans by JobyOne.