Day: August 18, 2011

How to: Turn a Book into a Gadget Case

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Too many tech accessories to keep track of? Kate Pruitt at Design Sponge shows us how to turn a book into an organizer for your favorite devices. I’d love to make this before my next vacation.

How-To: Simple Electro-Etching for Knife Blades

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A bit of nail polish, a container of salt water, a 9V battery, a Q-tip, and some alligator leads. That’s pretty much it. Easy, inexpensive process from Instructables user lasersage appears to give impressive results.

How-To: Fabric Chandelier

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This simple fabric chandelier from 100 Layer Cake is a beautiful decoration for a special celebration. As always, their video style is superb. [via Design*Sponge] Related: How-To: Giant Polish Chandelier

Thingamajigs Fundraiser Concert

By Adam Flaherty

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If you’re in San Francisco this Friday and are looking for some makerly entertainment, consider checking out the Thingamajigs Fundraiser Concert at Meridian Gallery. Proceeds from the event go to help artists attend the 14th Annual Music for People & Thingamajigs Festival in September.