How-To: Clean and Oil a Sewing Machine
I’ve seen a number of how-tos explaining how to clean and oil your sewing machine, but the photos in this sewing machine maintenance tutorial are so gorgeous they make me want to go do it right now!
Month: July 2012
Monolith, a Low-Cost Resin Printer
The Monolith uses a process called “stereolithography” to create a 3-dimensional object, layer by layer. A tray of special liquid resin in placed on the machine, then exposed to ultraviolet light. Areas that are exposed to UV light solidify into a thin layer of plastic. Areas that do not receive UV light remain liquid. The […]
Birthday Sprinkles Resin Bracelet
Today is my birthday, so I have sprinkles on this brain. I saw this bracelet from Lindsay Schoettle of The Quiet Riot and fell in love. This chunky bangle features sprinkles captured in resin. Perfect! If it’s your birthday today, too, happy birthday!
How Custom Embroidered Leather Shoes Are Made
Making a pair of embroidered leather shoes might not be the most practical project for your average do-it-at-home crafter, but the step-by-step guide for making and embroidering a pair of custom leather shoes that Marna Jean shared on StitchPunk is absolutely awesome! Well Marna Jean aka Wickedstepmother1969 has outdone me today, because she had the […]
Use ShapeLock for Semi-Permanent PVC Glue Joints and Fittings
One of the downfalls of using PVC pipe as a construction media is that your joints are either permanent, or they fall apart when pulled. If only there was a way to make a robust, temporary connection. Thanks to Bill Waters’ happy mistake, he discovered how to do just that by using ShapeLock (PCL.)
3D Printing Providence
We are pleased to announce the first meeting of 3DPPVD, a monthly meetup for MakerBot, RepRap, other 3D printer operators and anyone whoโs interested in digital fabrication. Even if you are not an owner of a 3D printer this will be a great opportunity to learn about the emerging field of desktop rapid prototyping. If […]
High-Fashion Dress in Gummy Bears
Have you ever looked at an Alexander McQueen gown and thought to yourself, “I wonder how many gummy bears it would take to recreate that?” Well apparently Hissa Igarashi and Sayuri Marakumi did, and it turns out that it took 50,000 gummy bears to create this ambitious dress for the debut issue of TWELV Magazine. […]
