Marble runs are lots of fun. But if you want to make one yourself, it generally requires building a structure of some kind and then installing or carving out gutters for the marbles to run through. A magnetic marble run sidesteps the need for building a supporting structure — your fridge can be that structure. […]
In the back corner of Expo Hall, you might notice a group of wand-wielding gamers pacing around each other, eager to strike. They’re playing Johann Sebastian Joust, a screen-less game which uses PlayStation Move controllers.
When we say “natural materials,” the mind leaps immediately to wood, stone, leather, natural fibers. But there are lots of interesting and more “exotic” materials from the natural world that we don’t tend to think of, right away, and digging these up and showing them off is one of the things I’m most looking forward to in this month’s theme. To kick things off, here’s a sampler of some of my personal favorite unusual natural materials from our archives, arranged in highly unscientific how-much-does-Sean-like-it order. There’s cool stuff here made from antler, acorns, fish scales, insect parts – even shark’s teeth! Enjoy!
Handmade elements make your wedding truly unique and special. Even if you can’t DIY every last detail, simple handcrafted details can go a long way. Here are some fun projects from Hello!Lucky’s book, Handmade Weddings, that will help you create meaningful and memorable accents for your wedding. Read on to see how you can also […]
Adafruit Industries has uploaded their .SVGs to Thingiverse, so now you can take their Community Commons enclosure designs, mix them up, and laser them out! My favorite is the Ice Tube Clock enclosure designed by w0z. Adafruit’s Things
Love the look of designer notebooks, but not the price? Check out these DIY designer notebooks by Monica at Our Designed Life, and see how she made her own for a fraction of the cost! More: HOW TO – Paint Chip Notebook @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Staple-Free Matchbook Notebooks @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Moleskine Cover @Craftzine.com blog
Sarah Pease borrows from David A. Mellis’ open source speaker design and mates it with mason jars as enclosures. They not only have a great look, but different sizes and types of jars can be swapped out to create different sound signatures.
