Year: 2011

Scrap Metal Darth Vader

This scrap metal Darth Vader sculpture is gorgeous in its finished form, but what really wowed me was seeing pictures of it in progress. Metal artist, Bellino Alain, created the piece using things like spoons and knives and decorative metal plates. See all the pictures of it coming together over on Behance. [via Geek Crafts]

Ring in the New Year with Dino’s Mini Ball Drop

Ring in the New Year with Dino’s Mini Ball Drop

If you’re looking to recreate the Times Square ball drop this New Year’s Eve, Dino Segovis has posted his plans for making an Arduino-based New Year Mini Ball Drop LED Timer. You activate it with one minute left in the year and five LEDs inside ping pong balls simulate the dropping ball. Then, at the stroke of midnight, a 2012 sign lights up as the trusty tone library plays Auld Lang Syne.

Best of Craft 2011: Recipes

We love recipes on CRAFT, because, well, food is delicious! We like easy recipes, complicated recipes, vegan recipes, and bacon. Here, in no particular order are my 10 favorite recipes that our contributors have created for you this year. I hope they inspire you to cook up something special. 10. Savory Bread Pudding I love […]