“Geopolymers” have been called “super cements.” They are commonly made in academic labs, but so far I haven’t found a good DIY prep for hands-on learners. I’ve run down a couple of sources and compiled a (still untested) procedure for making small geopolymer stone objects in the garage. Comments welcome.
Update last year’s oversized tank top with this braided collar crop top tutorial from Kinsey at Sincerely, Kinsey. It’s a quick, easy way to refresh your wardrobe for spring! More: How-To: Retro Two-Seam Top @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Spring Doily-Sleeved Top @Craftzine.com blog Shirred Pillowcase Top @Craftzine.com blog
The Open Source Hardware Association was recently announced and a familiar face is leading this monumental effort, Alicia Gibb. You may recall her from the Open Hardware Summit (co-chair) as well as Bug Labs. The following is an interview via email with Alicia, the president of OSHWA. Hi Alicia, thanks for doing this interview. Where […]
Pete Prodoehl, inspired by this robot, created an art bot — the Arco-O-Matic — with servos hot glued to dowels, and a clothespin holding the Sharpie. So to make it all work we start by putting an 18″x24″ sheet of paper down with a few pieces of tape, and then insert a Ultra Fine Point […]
I love how artist Joanne Grüne-Yanoff takes the concept of putting a bird on it to another level with this enigmatically beautiful work called, “Bird Headphones.” [via bookspaperscissors]
An oldie-but-goodie from a student project at Florida Atlantic University. This pipe inspection robot has a modular “train car” or “snake” construction and uses an unusual “screw drive” mechanism to pull itself along the pipe. Best of all, it comes with a very well-told story.
If Earth Day has left you itching to find new ways to upcycle items around your home, Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut has a great new tutorial for you. She shows you how to use a worn out cutting mat to create a cute little storage bin. Use your craft tools in a craft […]
