Jeremy Cook advances the potato cannon arms race from muzzle- to breech-loading eras with this .602 caliber pneumatic spud gun prototype that fires from a high-pressure gas reservoir instead of via the familiar fuel-ignition system.
By George Hart for the Museum of Mathematics Continuing last week’s theme of mathematical coffee tables, here is one designed by Michael Serra, inspired by the work of Piet Hein. The base consists of six pieces from a set of Hein’s SOMA puzzle, so the remaining two pieces are available as end tables. The glass […]
Looking for a sweet way to show off your upcycling style this Easter season? This year’s best accessory is something that you were about to throw away. In this project, I’ll show you how to dress up your Sunday best with this fun candy wrapper project. Start collecting those Cadbury candy and gum wrappers and you’ll turn your Sour Patch into a sweet fashion accessory!
Cathe of Just Something I Made has a simple tutorial on how to make vintage-style Easter grass or nest fill by using the thin pages from an old dictionary and feeding them through your printer to create that wonderful light-green tint. Maker Faire: Cathe will also be demoing at the CRAFT booth on Sunday May […]
Since the first moment Satya Kraus saw a motorcycle as a child, he has been obsessed. He turned that obsession into Kraus Motor Co. and now builds intricate handmade machines in his workshop under the California redwoods. Kraus Motor Co. will be at Maker Faire Bay Area, May 21 & 22, where you can meet […]
In this Etsy How-Tuesday video, learn to perform the ABC quick check on your bike and get it ready and safe for spring with some tips for your tires, brakes, chain, stem, and handlebars: There’s something so universally awesome about “the basics.” Biology 101. Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. A beginner’s yoga […]
Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut never ceases to amaze me with the beautiful, functional objects she can create from what most of us toss into our recycle bin without further thought. One of her latest projects is this trivet and coaster set made from cereal boxes that she’s posted up over on Green is […]
