I love the graphic look of this stylish paint chip art from Jessica of How About Orange. I’ve seen a few variations on paint chip art, but this one has to be one of the classiest and inspires ideas for pieces using other shapes as well. Related: How-To: Paint Chip Boxes
Continue ReadingMake: Live is broadcasting shortly! Don’t miss our Maker Faire Detriot preview show, live from The Henry Ford! We also give away a fabulous prize from Digi-Key to one chat member who can solve our photo challenge. Today’s prize: a $200 prize pack including a digital multimeter and electronics! Make: Live 13 – Maker Faire […]
Continue ReadingI’ve seen wooden branch hangers before, but had never thought of trying to make one myself. This simple woodsy branch hanger tutorial just uses a branch and the hook from a wire coat hanger. I’m not sure that it would hold up to anything heavy, but you wouldn’t want to hide the hanger with a […]
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One of my favorite details about a wedding is the “Something Blue”. In this video I share with you my favorite handmade somethings blue found via the good ‘ole interwebs. How would you incorporate something blue? Let me know in a comment! Also, be sure to check out the links to all the things that […]
Continue ReadingFor this weekend’s Maker Faire Detroit, one of our video producers, Nat Wilson-Heckathorn, is there shooting some of the salient sights and sounds. Here are a few videos posted this morning on our YouTube Channel.
Continue ReadingUs kids here at Handmade Detroit are very much looking forward to seeing this year’s class of Maker Faire Detroit vendors this weekend! We’ve put up a series of previews over on the Handmade Detroit blog – check out each installment to learn a little more about each crafter. Vendor Preview 1 Vendor Preview 2 […]
Continue ReadingMulticopters is an exciting new area of hobby robotics. They are also sometimes known as UAV’s, and essentially they are “flying hobby robots.” They are made with a center that holds micro controllers, sensors, receivers, transmitters, power and payload. Pointing out from the center are a number of pins holding motors and propellers. This is […]
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