Photo by Corine Vermeulen Detroit Mini Assembly Line is “a nomadic production team” based in Detroit, Michigan, led by Nina Bianchi and Corine Vermeulen. We like what these folks are up to and asked them to tell us something about their work. Here’s what Nina had to say. -Gareth The team collaborates with local communities […]
2011 is shaping up to be a great year for informative, interesting, and exciting online learning videos. Below are my favorite online video creators in the maker world at the moment – they’re not in any particular order. I like the EEVblog videos that are under 1 hour and not just a rant, here’s my […]
Hannah Perner-Wilson has been experimenting with making speakers out of paper, using conductive tape and strong magnets. I like the idea of being able to build a speaker into almost anything! [via how to get what you want] More: Make: Online » Homebrew iSound speakers look pro Make: Online » iPod speaker in hollowed-out tree […]
One of the key colors this spring is a bright kelly green. (It was also shown on the fall runways from NY to London as well.) Love Maegan shows you how to make a crystal and grosgrain ribbon necklace that looks just like the ones I’ve been seeing all over department stores and boutiques. Her […]
For our Woodworking Skill Set theme, we asked MAKE contributor Len Cullum to contribute some pieces on understanding basic tools and techniques. Here, he explains power tools common in woodworking. — Gareth This week in woodworking tools, we move into the land of electricity, with impressive tools that exchange drudgery for speed, relative silence for […]
When I found this roll of “For a Special Man” wrapping paper for 29 cents at the thrift store, I knew I wanted to make the most of it. I wrapped an offering of presents in it this weekend and saved several of the scrap pieces that had the whole “special man” wording on them. […]
Clever improvisation from LifeHacker alum Jason Fitzpatrick. No reason you couldn’t adapt the design for non-dishwasher purposes, or for systems with more than two states.
