By which I mean: sewing swimsuits! I’ve never had the courage to sew my own, but I’m increasingly frustrated by the lousy quality and fit of most swimsuits I’ve come across. After poking around a bit on the Pattern School site, I’m a little more inspired to forge out on my own once I’ve gotten […]
The fourth annual RI Mini Maker Faire happened this past Saturday: a great mix of makers (robots, crafts, music, art, design, electronics, beer), a great space, and a great day came together to give us the best RI Mini Maker Faire yet. Here are the ingredients that made it work: Big thanks to AS220 for […]
Can’t get your hands on a cookie cutter in the right shape? Create your own custom shapes with this make your own cookie cutter tutorial from Heidi at My Paper Crane! More: How-To: Cookie Cutter from a Can @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Make Your Own Custom Copper Cookie Cutter @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO – Make Your […]
Looking for a fun, easy way to learn about electronics? You’ve found it with the Squishy Circuits Kit (available in the Maker Shed.)
Use an embroidery pattern to create a neat printed or painted look with this fabric marker embroidery tutorial from Allison at Dream a Little BIGGER! [Via StitchPunk] More: How-To: Faux Embroidery @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Faux Wood And Embroidery Wrist Cuff @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery Tips for Tricky Fabrics @Craftzine.com blog
Korehira Watanabe is one of the last remaining Japanese swordsmiths. He has spent 40 years honing his craft in an attempt to recreate Koto, a type of sword that dates back to the Heian and Kamakura periods (794-1333 AD). No documents remain to provide context for Watanabeโs quest, but he believes he has come close […]
Toy vehicles from plastic bottles are pretty cool. Add an Arduino, solar panel, batteries, ultrasonic range finding, a few servos, some beefier tires, and you’ll have something like Fijibot, an autonomous, self-charging robot.
