Animator Charles F. Hamper of Monterey Motion Graphics published a cool tutorial on how he makes his own adjustable stop-motion puppet armature parts from hardware-store raw materials including stock brass, threaded rod, and lamp parts. The images are small, but they’re big enough to see what’s going on.
By Lish Dorset Every now and then at the holidays I decide I want brand-new ornaments to add to my eclectic collection. It’s not the most cost-effective decorating method, so I started to think about how I could make inexpensive ornaments to glitz up the tree. Paint swirl glass ornaments are quick to make and […]
What’s cooler than itty bitty alphanumeric LED displays? Freaking huge ultrabright alphanumeric LED displays, that’s what! And so today we’re releasing a new kit, the Alpha Clock Five, an open-source, hacker-friendly alarm clock kit, based around an block of five ultrabright red 2.3″ character height alphanumeric displays.
This isn’t your traditional gift guide, since the items listed here aren’t actually meant to be given as gifts, but rather, they are meant to help you present your gift in a beautiful way. Some of these cards, paper and bows are for you to make, while others you can purchase. Happy wrapping! Paper Reindeer […]
A band of night surfers made their boards and wetsuits glow with what appears to be EL wire and tape. It seems to be a promo film produced by Strongbow Australia. I’d be curious to see their scheme for waterproofing the connections and battery packs!
Teri from Spoon Fork Bacon created these drool-worthy Rice Krispies treats with party food in mind. Sprinkles are optional, but I think they should be mandatory.
To celebrate the release of our latest publication, the Make: Ultimate Kit Guide 2012 (and its companion website), we’re giving away at least one of the cool kits reviewed in the issue each day during the holiday season.Today’s giveaway is for a Gakken Edo-Syle Clock Kit (a $50 value.)
