Autodesk Buys Instructables
Big news in DIY publishing today: Our old pals at Instructables have been acquired by Autodesk, Inc., makers of leading 3D design software packages AutoCAD, Maya, and 3ds Max, as well as the new SketchUp-killer 123D CAD.
Month: August 2011
Math Monday: Mathematical Beadwork
By George Hart for the Museum of Mathematics Here is a wide variety of mathematical beadwork structures by Horibe Kazunori. Looking closely at one example, you can see how the surface curvature depends on the structure. Generally, six-sided cycles correspond to an infinite tessellation of hexagons, which makes a flat plane or can be rolled […]
How-To: Toddler Exploration Bottles
By Vanessa Coppolla One of my toddler’s favorite things to do is rummage through our recyclables bin, which I seriously need to find a better way to child-proof. I’m not sure why I spend money on toys for Logan when he prefers to play with the cardboard box that the toys arrived in. Give him […]
Couple Speak Creates Havoc, and Eventually, Humor
Sponsored by 3M It’s amazing how, when there’s a home improvement project going on, even the best-communicating couples can end up sounding more like an old Abbott & Costello routine. He says, “I can cover that up with a little spackle.” You hear, “I’ve just gouged a huge hole in our ceiling, Honey, and it’s […]
How-To: Quilted And Beaded Obi Belt
Jan DiCintio points us to this pretty quilted and beaded obi belt by Alicia Thommas on Sew4Home. It looks like a great project to use up some of your scraps stash.
How-To: Scratchbuilt Hoth Laser Turret
It’s not a blow-by-blow tutorial, but these two posts from professional modeler Michael Fichtenmayer give a great general overview of his process for building these cool “DF.9 Anti Infantry Batteries” from the “Star Wars” universe from styrene stock and Bondo.
How-To: Feed Sack Messenger Bag
I would never have guessed that this striped, modern-looking messenger bag came from such humble and historic origins. Check out the Feed Sack Messenger Bag tutorial on the Crafty CPA, then get ready to start scouring your local antique markets for a sack of your own!
