Copenhagen is a bicycler’s city, and a hub-and-spokes approach makes the most of limited time to explore the crafts scene in this design capital. With a few Danish coins, you can rent a bike from street stands. Or you can walk this route, taking in the street vibe as you discover other treasures and pleasures.
Lion Brand Yarn has launched three new free Yarn Play patterns featuring DIY fiber necklaces that are perfect for your spring wardrobe. Make this three ring necklace, wheel necklace, or coral reef necklace to give your outfits a beautiful statement piece. Pick your yarn in this spring’s hot color trends of red, orange, or blue.
I’m continually blown away with Steve Hoefer’s work. Check out his documentation camera dolly (complete with instructions): I know a lot of people who make lots of stuff. They even take the time to share as much as they can about their process. But documenting everything is a pain. It takes time away from the […]
This sweet button and yo-yo bouquet from The Wedding Chicks is presented as a bridal piece, but it could be fun to make for any occasion or decor. [via Re-Nest] Related: Vintage Button Wedding Accessories
For a few years now, I’ve had this hare-brained idea to try to separate the layers of polarizing film from a scrap LCD panel and make a polariscope out of them. So whenever I come across a dead one I tear it apart and do some experimenting. Probably been into half a dozen by now. But I’ve probably learned as much, or more, about how they actually work by watching Bill Hammack’s video this week. As always, this segment has something to offer novices, experts, and those, like myself, who know just enough to be dangerous. [Thanks, Bill!]
The second annual “Single Fare” show (art on MetroCards) opens tonight and runs for a week. More info in the NYT post. [Thanks, Johngineer!] Single Fare 2: Please Swipe Again Sloan Fine Art 128 Rivington St NYC March 17-26 opening reception March 17th 6-8pm
Jan from Daisy Janie shares her pattern and tutorial for making this lovely lightweight boho chic scarf, perfect for those times of year when seasons are transitioning.
