Science Class Hydroponics: STEM Garden
Bronx schoolgirls demonstrate their solutions for vertical hydroponic gardens in NYC apartment buildings to the crowd at World Maker Faire NY 2011.
Year: 2011
How-To: Chomping Pacman Costume
Wow! Matthew Varas made a pulley-activated chomping Pacman costume, and detailed the build on Make: Projects. It’s exciting to see entries coming in to our Halloween Contest 2011!
Summit of Awesome
I couldn’t be more excited right now! Tomorrow is the first day of the Summit of Awesome, brought to you by the fine folks from Hello Craft, in Baltimore. Craft is happy to be a sponsor this year. There are some great sessions and fantastic speakers lined up and ready to go. I’ll be speaking […]
Scratchbuilt: Model Masters for Fantastic Plastic
Scott Lowther’s models aren’t (generally) painted, because Scott Lowther’s models aren’t (generally) for display—they’re for casting molds to make kit-parts from. If you’ve ever been curious about this process, Scott’s site has a great selection of finished, in-process, and still-to-come master models he’s working—on contract or on “spec”—to turn into kits.
How-To: Autumn Leaf Bouquet
Why press beautiful fall leaves in books when you can display them for all to see? Kate Hurst shared her Autumn Leave Bouquet tutorial on Design Sponge, and it’s got me thinking about warm apple cider, pumpkin picking, collecting pretty leaves at my grandma’s farm, and all things wonderfully fall! Now, can someone in NYC […]
New in the Maker Shed: Beer Making Kits
Ever wanted to brew your own beer? Have you tried and failed miserably? The Maker Shed’s new Brooklyn Brew Shop Beer Making Kits will have you brewing like a pro in no time. With this kit you will learn the true steps of brewing by making a grain mash, sparging, hopping, yeasting, fermenting, bottling, and then drinking your delicious homebrew.
How-To: Brains in a Jar Cake
A Halloween buffet really isn’t complete until it includes brains. The great thing about these brains-in-a-jar treats from Amy of Living Locurto is that they are portable and can be taken home as a party favor for guests. [via The Twinery on Pinterest] Related: How-To: Bloody Brain Cupcakes Brain Cupcakes Cocktail: Bloody Brain Shooter HOW […]