Piezoelectric materials are about as close to magic as you can get. They turn physical pressure into electricity and can even turn electricity into physical pressure – an amazing sort of bidirectional converter for mechanical and electrical energies. Perhaps even more amazing is the fact that you can easily ‘grow’ your own piezoelectric crystals overnight […]
Debbie Schoop-Wilson, our friend and colleague over in the accounting department, shared with us some photos and the story of how she transformed her plain old bathroom into a fabulous I Dream of Jeannie-themed room, inspired by Jeannie’s plush retreat inside her bottle. Tramaine de Senna, a MAKE/CRAFT alum and talented artist, helped Debbie bring […]
We’re thrilled by how things are shaping up for this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area. This year’s theme will be: 2011: A Maker Space Odyssey — From Maker Space to Outer Space Some highlights for 2011, so far, include: Returning Favorites: – MakerBot 3D printing area – MakerShed Learn to Solder Area – Arc Attack […]
GO, GO GADGETS @ THEDAILY. This is that new iPad magazine, and it’s also online. Our own Becky Stern makes an appearance! Meet the real-life MacGyvers. Engineers and garage tinkerers across the country are building their own MP3 players, 3D printers and, yes, even light guns. And they say you can too. The Daily talked […]
Embroidery takes faux bois and kicks it up a notch. See how to stitch this cute little faux bois piece from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin. [via Feeling Stitchy] More: Papier-mâché Faux Bois Containers From Poopscape How-To: Faux Bois Paper Picture Frame Faux Bois Gift Wrap HOW TO – Faux-Bois IKEA Shelf
AKA Carolyn was swooning over a beautiful, but pricey crystal pendant light, so she decided to try her hand at making her own version. I think it turned out great! See how she did it over on her blog. [via Ohdeedoh]
My son’s second birthday is coming up, so I have birthday cake on the brain. I’m totally inspired by this great children’s cake roundup by Lyndsay of Coco Cakes. The dragon cake in particular knocks my socks off. If you haven’t seen her work before, you should check out her Very Hungry Caterpillar cupcake train, […]
