Instructables user eclipsed posted a how-to guide which walks you through the process of turning an Altoids tin into a pocket abacus. To make your own, all you’ll need is an awl, some wire, beads, and of course an Altoids tin.
This iPhone Papercraft Passive Amplifier from the folks at Eco Made is a die cut piece of 100% post consumer chipboard that you can fold together into a fully functional passive amplifier. It comes unassembled flat, so it’s easy to store until you’re ready to use it.
Regular readers will probably recognize Bill Hammack’s name, by now, and require no introduction to him or his work. Engineer Guy series #4 is the first to include a companion book. Bill sent me a copy of Eight Amazing Engineering Stories back in May, shortly after the first video in the new series came out, and I read it more-or-less as intended, following along with each of its eight chapters as the corresponding videos were released.
Ok, so I realize that the Fourth of July was last week, but I think the whole summer can have a nautical theme, don’t you? Jessica from Two Shades of Pink created these sailor stripe napkins to celebrate the Fourth, but I think they would make any summer dinner table look great. More: MAKE | […]
Honey & Fitz has a tutorial for this great string art typography that would be a bold statement piece for any wall in your home.
Wendi of Shiny Happy World walks you through the steps of creating curtains that just about anyone can tackle. I needed this post last year when I moved into my house! More: How-To: Hidden Tab Curtains @Craftzine.com blog mock Curtains @Craftzine.com blog MAKE | Bubble wrap curtains How-To: Sew Simple Panel Curtains in 4 Hours […]
We are thrilled to be announcing the upcoming launch of Maker Camp on Google+. We’ve teamed up with the folks at Google to create an awesome virtual summer camp, as part of our Summer of Making activities. It’s 30 days of 30 projects with online how-tos, camp counselors and “expert” makers to help you with […]
