Month: June 2012

Ceramic Techniques: 3D Printed Prototypes and Lithophanes

Ceramic Techniques: 3D Printed Prototypes and Lithophanes

Porcelain casts from 3D-printed prototypes In honor of Ceramics Month here on Craft, I reached out to my friend Fonda Yoshimoto, an artist who enjoys working with clay. Here she talks about two different ways of creating ceramic art: one modern — 3D modeling and printing a prototype in order to make a mold; and […]

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Slouch Detecting Belt

Slouch Detecting Belt

Ellen Sundh’s Bad Posture belt uses an Arduino, wave shield, and a flex sensor to detect when the user slouches. If your posture needs correcting, the belt literally yells at you. How’s that for motivation?

The belt is calibrated when the user presses a pushbutton after attaining good posture. After that, he/she is free to be lambasted by this piece of wearable tech.

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How-To: Washi Tape Storage Box

How-To: Washi Tape Storage Box

I can’t resist a good organization project, so I’m dying to make this washi tape storage box from Michele at The Scrap Shoppe! I love that the box keeps rolls organized AND dust-free—both are absolute requirements in an active craft studio. Ready to make your own? Head over to The Scrap Shoppe to see the […]

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