How-To: Confetti Invitations
An invitation can set the tone for a party, so I’m thinking these awesome twist confetti invites from Jordan of Oh Happy Day would mean one super rad party is on the way …
Year: 2011
Interlocking Floorboards Scanned, CNC-Milled On Natural Grain Lines
Even given all that, the floors are lovely, and the concept—we’re going to use computers to cut trees more efficiently and beautifully—deserves a nod. Here’s looking forward to the hobby CNC community’s homebrew version… [via Boing Boing]
iPhone T Amp Speaker Dock
Michigan maker Pruitt’s iPhone/iPod speaker dock is built using 2-inch full range drivers built into specially constructed pipes that also act as the units legs. Each channel gets 15 watts from an internal class T digital amp (T Amp). It’s not going to blow your socks off, but it’ll sound great at a modest volume.
Pocket Laser Engraver
Check out this tiny laser cutter from instructables user Groover. Using easily sourced and salvaged parts including and a couple optical drives and an Arduino, Groover was able to assemble a unit that, though low power, is able to mark wood and cut paper.
Mini Home Fab Lab for Around $4000
Bart Bakker of Utrecht, Netherlands sent us these images and a link to a short piece about his mini home fab lab. He built it for around US$4K. The lab consists of an A4 Laser Cutter, a vintage Ultimaker 3D-printer, a Mantis CNC mill, and a CraftRobo vinyl/papercutter. Bart built the Ultimaker and the Mantis […]
Reminder: Maker Faire Town Hall Meeting, TechShop SF, Tomorrow Night! (3/15)
Don’t forget, tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 15th, we’re having a town hall meeting at TechShop SF to discuss plans for this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area event (May 21 & 22, 2011). Join Dale, Sherry, Louise and other Maker Media folks, and fellow makers, as they discuss plans, seek new makers, ask for your feedback, […]
Simply Remarthable Finalists Announced
The finalists from The Martha Stewart Show “Simply Remarthable” contest were announced today on air – from thousands of entries these five finalists were selected, representing crafting and making talents in design, organic farming, sewing, needle felting, and cake decorating. You can learn more about each finalist here.