Needle-Felted Hubble Space Telescope
Astounding needlework by space wonk Jen Scheer, aka @flyingjenny, now up for auction on eBay.
Year: 2011
Amazing Dr. Who Weeping Angel Costume
I’ve been on a bit of a Dr. Who kick lately, watching old episodes in preparation for the new season that’s starting soon. Of course, that leads to stalking Dr. Who crafts out on the interwebs, and I stumbled on this amazing Weeping Angel costume from crafty_tardis. It’s from a few years ago, but is […]
Android Open Conference Mini Maker Faire call for makers closes Monday
Thinking about showing off your cool Android-based project at the Android Open Mini Maker Faire? O’Reilly’s Android Open conference is being held from October 9-11 in San Francisco. If your project is selected for the Mini Maker Faire, you’ll get a free conference pass so you can attend the rest of the conference.
DIY Mosquito Repellent Diffuser Refill
Check out this clever mosquito repellent diffuser refill hack. Instead of spending cold hard cash on chemical refills, use an orange peel instead. It does the same job, smells better, and involves less noxious chemicals.
How to Remove Anything from Metal
Calling all parts recyclers, pick-and-pull repurposers, and lovers of all things metal! Back in MAKE Volume 17, John Todd shared a veritable catalog of ways to remove various substances, from rust to paint to petrified grease, from metal. John breaks down mechanical methods, chemical methods, and the electrolytic method, complete with a how-to for building […]
Asparagus Cake
Rosie of Sweetapolita made this cake that looks like a bunch of asparagus, using fondant to cover the cake and sculpt all the asparagus spears. She made it for her sister-in-law, Mary, who was celebrating after a stint of healthy eating for a body building competition. The week before her show, during a text conversation […]
Zero to Maker: Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
As a first step on my journey from “Zero to Maker,” I spent a lot of time thinking about who I was going to spending time with, and more importantly, how I was going to convince them to let me hang out! After a cursory search for people to meet in my area (San Francisco), many of the signs pointed to Make: SF, a monthly Meetup group that offers, in their own words, “an opportunity to get started in the maker community. You can meet local makers, learn some new skills and grow from there.”