It’s sunny and warm here in Detroit, so I’ve got outdoor activities on the brain. This how-to for homemade sidewalk chalk looks like a blast. Brought to you by Jessica Begum for Modern Mom, this project looks incredibly fun to make at home. More: ylvia’s Super Awesome Mini Maker Show: Sidewalk Chalk @Craftzine.com blog HOW […]
Ayu Tomikawa is an artist who practices the ancient art of woodblock printmaking. Her influences include Japanese folklore, manga, and sci-fi.
This brilliant amigurumi pattern from Irene Kiss on Ravelry transforms from a fish into a piece of sushi. Perfect! [via KnitHacker] More: Sushi Roll Scarf @Craftzine.com blog Flashback: Sushi Costume @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Peeps Sushi @Craftzine.com blog Baby Sushi Costume @Craftzine.com blog
Time to Change is a towering 13′ tall clock made from reclaimed bicycle frames and mechanics, by artist-maker Gregory Degouveia.
When I visited the Open Source Ecology farm in Missouri earlier this year, I met an impressive young Canadian named Yoonseo Kang. I wasn’t quite expecting to meet an 18-year-old who would tell me that “the heart of economic democracy is decentralized productive power spread throughout the populace.” Kang had finished high school in Mississauga, […]
Ben Light has really been getting into working with the CNC machine, and it shows with his latest creation the Turn Table Lamp. The user simply spins this plywood lamp to adjust the brightness. At first I thought there were some electronics involved to achieve this, but it’s actually done with a pair of polarizing lenses — a simple technique that yields a beautiful effect.
When actress Felicia Day launched her new YouTube channel, Geek & Sundry, I was thrilled. I was particularly intrigued by a very brief glimpse of her crocheting in the opening of her show, The Flog, where she shares her cool adventures each week. I’ve been waiting for the crochet episode to air, and when it […]
