How-To: Washi Tape Party Straws
Helena from Craft and Creativity shared her idea for making fun flagged party straws using washi tape. In addition to being festive, decorated straws are also a great way to tell drinks apart at large gatherings!
Month: January 2012
Got Weekend Plans? How About a Visit to the Materials Library?
Two years ago I wrote about what a delight it was to discover the UT-Austin School of Architecture’s Materials Lab when I was on campus there, and it seems appropriate to resurrect the topic in honor of our theme this month. Kevin Kelly just posted a roundup of major materials libraries around the USA over […]
How-To: Penny Desk
This penny desk tutorial from Jen at EPBOT certainly takes mosaic-making to a whole new level! And, while I’m definitely not suggesting that you take legal currency out of circulation to make your own, it might not be too hard to get your hands on some novelty coins or currencies that no longer exist. [Via […]
In the Maker Shed: Teleclaw – Telerobotic Gripper Kit
Need a hand? Build your own with the Telerobotic Gripper Kit from the Maker Shed! This kit includes everything you need to make the Teleclaw featured in MAKE: Volume 27, right down to the batteries.
Crochet Succulents Patterns From Planet June
I love the latest series of crochet patterns from June Gilbank of Planet June. I spent weeks (during my break from designing in December) researching all the different types of succulents to try to find a selection that would look interesting and varied, are fairly common, and would work when translated into crochet. I narrowed […]
Smartphone-Controlled Ball Launcher
Andrew and his brother built this great ping-pong ball launcher out of salvaged and repurposed parts. I especially like the 13-ball hopper made from two paper towel tubes taped together, and the clever K’Nex-controlled release mechanism. The launcher is controlled with an Arduino connected to a computer and activated via a remote desktop app from […]
Buffalo Wing Cupcakes
Everyone knows that crafters are huge Super Bowl fans, so it practically goes without saying that we will all be engaging in an epic debate over which snack to make on game day. Foruntately, Cupcake Project has created a solution to the classic buffalo wings vs. cupcakes rivalry. Behold: The Buffalo Wing Cupcake. When my […]
