If you’re a maker and a parent, you probably let your kids take things apart. According to Toys For Bob’s lead engineer, Robert Leyland, developer of the Skylanders Portal of Power, you’re doing the right thing.
In this episode of “Tiny Yellow House” Derek “Deek” Diedricksen ventures out to Seattle with Christopher Smith (from “Tiny: The Movie”) to check out a tiny shipping container house built by architect and carpenter Hartman Kable (www.HartmanKable.com).
Jimmy wants a ring that makes an impression. Jimmy gets out the wax, a hobby knife, and a Dremel tool and sets to work.
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (“Dirty Money,” “Hammered,” “Against the Grain,” “Trash for Cash”) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
More details here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/09/14/diresta-skull-ring/
In this special Halloween episode of DiResta, Jimmy wields a slasher-worthy kitchen knife and goes all Norman Bates on a block of styro. When the carnage is over, he emerges with a sweet Star Wars stormtrooper helmet for Halloween. We suggest you might want to employ a slightly less murderous carving tool.
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (“Dirty Money,” “Hammered,” “Against the Grain,” “Trash for Cash”) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.
More info on the build here: http://wp.me/p22K2I-11TV
In this episode of Tiny Yellow House, Derek “Deek” Diedricksen ventures out to Seattle, WA with Christopher Smith (from Tiny: The Movie) to check out a tiny shipping container house built by architect and carpenter Hartman Kable. And we’re giving away copies of Derek’s book!
Wimseybox has been busting out some rad original projects and I am particularly loving this Southwestern stamp. Hand-carved stamps are such a fun way to personalize cards, wrapping paper, clothing, or anything! This particular one is really cool geometric motif that looks extra-rad with the ombre ink effect.
Here is a visual round-up of some of our favorite props to help accessorize your Halloween.
