DIY methods for electroactive polymer actuators are hard to come by, and none of them are kitchen-counter simple. But compared to the wet chemical methods circulating in the academic research community, the purely mechanical process documented in this video from the Swiss ShapeShift project is relatively accessible. Click here to skip the how-to and go […]
By Lauren O’Farrell All images copyright Lauren O’Farrell Mushy love stuff ahoy! It’s nearly Valentine’s Day – the time of the year when you bellow, “I HEART YOU!” with something handmade. Fancy stitching something squishy to profess your undying amour? Then it’s about time you met the Smitten Softspot, a handmade heart that only has […]
When the whiskers touch an object this causes them to vibrate and the vibration pattern is picked up by sensitive cells in the hair follicle at the base of the whisker. These patterns are turned into an electrical signal which is sent to the brain, enabling the mammal to make instant decisions about its environment […]
You know how catching a glimpse of someone’s crafting space while flipping through their blog can completely stop you in your tracks? That’s exactly what happened to me when I saw this wine box sewing room decor from Desirรฉe at The 36th Avenue. I want the walls of my studio to look like THAT! You […]
The delicate crochet edging on these sweet Valetines makes them so special, you’ll want to display them for ages instead of tossing them out on February 15. See how One Sheepish Girl added the fiber touch to the cards over on her blog. [via @LionBrandYarn] Related: How-To: Easy Crochet Edging on a Tea Towel How-To: […]
In 1934, New York’s Museum of Modern Art opened their famous Machine Art exhibition, featuring industrial objects like gears, bearings, and propellers displayed solely for their aesthetic value. The embedded video is excerpted from avant-garde U.S. filmmaker Ralph Steiner’s Mechanical Principles, which was released only a year earlier, and is very much in the same […]
Convection mittens are double-layered hand warmers that offer some serious protection from the cold. Katie from Foxflat shared her how-to over on Whip Up, so click through the link to download the free pattern and make your own! More: Chevron Mittens @Craftzine.com blog DIY iPhone Gloves @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Recycled Sweater Mittens @Craftzine.com blog
