Whatever the larger implications of the mammoth ivory trade may be, it has created a practical forensic problem for law enforcement. Buying mammoth ivory is, generally, legal, while buying elephant ivory, generally, is not. But when you’re a customs official staring at a crate full of tusks, how do you know which is which?
Our “Better Nerf Gun” in MAKE Volume 29 is a beautifully overengineered Nerf dart blaster that’s built by metal lathing, woodworking, thread tapping, and other labors of love. You’d be proud to display it on the coffee table or above your cubicle as a warning to would-be office assailants. But as soon as we published […]
Want to make a gift to eternity? Nothing says forever quite like a hand-carved stone bowl.
The Daily Mixer, from Layer Cake Shop, has a quick tutorial on how to make fringe drink toppers from colorful cupcake liners.
This is just heavenly! What a dreamy accessory this cloud lamp would be for your bedroom as seen on Wedding High. They suggest using flameless candles, but I would go with LED lights just to be super-safe.
“Nokia hopes to jolt the personal electronics and tattoo industries simultaneously with a new patent for a haptic tattoo that transmits โa perceivable impulseโ through a personโs skin when he or she gets a phone call, text message or email alert.”
Mariah of Giggles Galore found an excellent solution to what I imagine is a common problem. Her kids started tattling on each other all the time: “she took my car,” “he won’t share with me!” And of course, she didn’t want to hear every little complaint. I’m sure it would drive anyone up the wall! […]
