Day: July 12, 2012

How-To:  Homemade Plywood

How-To: Homemade Plywood

Ron Walters makes mechanical clocks with intricate wooden parts. Recently, we linked out to his process for gluing up round wooden blanks with “ideal” grain patterns from which to cut gears to maximize their long-term environmental stability. Ron has also experimented with using traditional plywood for gears, and got interested in making his own because he couldn’t find commercial ply having the right color, grain, and quality to suit his taste…

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How-To: Studded Leather Catch-All

How-To: Studded Leather Catch-All

Wonder what Rachel’s been up to since you last saw her on CRAFT? Check out her studded leather catch-all tutorial over on Whimseybox, and add some simple, stylish organization to your high-traffic areas! More: How-To: Decorative Rope Bowl @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Needle Felted Bowl @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Doily Printed Clay Bowl @Craftzine.com blog

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“The Race” at the Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire

“The Race” at the Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire

It’s inevitable that the success of the Midwest-centric Power Racing Series (PPPRS) has caused a similar group to spring up elsewhere in the country. The Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire is organizing “The Race” where ride-on electric toys are converted into ferocious speed machines. The Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire – Powered by TekVenture has […]

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How-To: Handwritten Recipe Tea Towels

How-To: Handwritten Recipe Tea Towels

Handwritten recipe cards are treasured objects that can be passed down through generations. Though they’re often beautiful and full of fond memories, they’re also fragile, so they’re generally hidden away for safekeeping, and brought out only on special cooking occasions. Or, at least they were until now. Get your recipes out of the box and […]

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