Ben Light has really been getting into working with the CNC machine, and it shows with his latest creation the Turn Table Lamp. The user simply spins this plywood lamp to adjust the brightness. At first I thought there were some electronics involved to achieve this, but it’s actually done with a pair of polarizing lenses — a simple technique that yields a beautiful effect.
When actress Felicia Day launched her new YouTube channel, Geek & Sundry, I was thrilled. I was particularly intrigued by a very brief glimpse of her crocheting in the opening of her show, The Flog, where she shares her cool adventures each week. I’ve been waiting for the crochet episode to air, and when it […]
I’m sure you’ll see more than a few MakerBot Replicators when you come to the Bay Area Maker Faire this weekend. You’ll kick yourself later if you don’t check out their Robot Petting Zoo. If you make 3D Printers and will be at the Maker Faire, feel free to drop me a line at swallace@oreilly.com. […]
It doesn’t get any better than these lovely paper butterflies that flap their wings.
As I posted on Monday, I’ll be co-hosting this month’s Craft Social twitter chat today from 2-3PM EST. We’ll be chatting about about ways to fuel your creative fire—a subject near and dear to any crafter’s heart—so I hope to see you there! For more information on how to join, head over to Craft Social.
Recover Your Thoughts: Recover Your Thoughts creates usuable journals from discarded library books. Meet your paper goods and book vendors.
If you like Girl Scout cookies, then you’re going to love this chocolate thin mint ice cream recipe from Natalie at Life Made Simple! Just try not to sneak too many cookies while you’re mixing them in, okay? More: How-To: Homemade Astronaut Ice Cream @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Homemade Ice Cream Drumsticks @Craftzine.com blog Red Velvet […]
