Low-tech magazine is back with another well-written and thoroughly-researched article from Kris de Kecker, this one covering the history and evolution of elevated-cable systems for hauling cargo and people. As always, Kris’s updates are informative and inspirational. [Thanks, Blake!]
There’s a great do-it-yourself project in the new issue of MAKE (Volume 25) that shows you how to make your own Honey Cow, or beehive, to keep a swarm of honey-producing bees in. Yummy, honey! And we were happy to include the entire project online — steps, photos, notes — at Make: Projects. (Full disclosure: […]
The first episode of Make: Live is online for your viewing pleasure! Matt and I had a great time hosting the premiere with guests Steve Hoefer and Collin Cunningham! Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast in iTunes, download Make: Live episode 01 in its entirety (m4v), or watch clips on YouTube. Steve Hoefer – Secret Knock […]
It’s a delight to see a machine manipulating a silk necktie with carefully designed mechanisms. I find this video mesmerizing! Sean @ Make: Online writes: This video from sculptor Seth Goldstein shows one cycle of the operation of his piece Why Knot?, which is described as “[a] kinetic sculpture that continually ties and unties a […]
For all our friends who are snowed in right now, warm up with some of this yummy spicy dark hot chocolate from Brett Bara of Manhattan Craft Room. I’m in Texas, so I’ve been seeing mostly sunshine, but I still want some!
Marissa Louise makes these cards in the Victorian Valentines Card tradition, and they have a “cobweb” that lifts to reveal a message. She sells them on Etsy and has a cobweb card tutorial on her site. [Thanks, Johngineer!]
This video from sculptor Seth Goldstein shows one cycle of the operation of his piece Why Knot?, which is described as “[a] kinetic sculpture that continually ties and unties a necktie.” While the video leaves me just a bit dubious about how long it could really run without human intervention, I’m impressed by the dedication, effort, and patience required to get it to work even once. [via Dug North]
