Miniature Fingertip Aquarium Ring
Etsy user alliah made this unique miniature fingertip aquarium ring, which contains a type of live algae, called a marimo ball, in a small vial that is mounted on a ring band.
Month: December 2012
Arduino-Controlled Split-Flap Game
Richard from the Netherlands built this split-flap game as a gift to his niece. Actually, the gift is inside, but you have to win the game to get it! The wooden box and all the components for the Split-flap display were made on my CNC machine. I used 2mm thick plastic to mill out the […]
Resources for Young Makers
A friend of mine recently asked my advice. Apparently his 12-year-old nephew is turning out to be quite the geek. As my friend described his nephew’s love to take stuff apart and make something new with it, I could tell we had the beginnings of a fine young maker. My friend turned to me for some suggestions for challenging kits that would not “do any damage to the house.” So here is my list of Resources for Young Maker
Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Cookie Dough Bombe
Chocolate mousse cookie dough bombe recipe. Need we say more?
Give Something Useless this Christmas
How much time and effort do you put in to choosing the perfect Christmas gift? If you’re like my wife and I, it’s far too much. It is practical? Will they use it? It’s a never ending guessing game that typically ends up with a polite “thank you” card. This year why not forget practicality and give them something completely and utterly useless?
How-To: Glasses Case Sewing Kit
Need a sewing-related stocking stuffer? Make a handy glasses case sewing kit!
3D-Printed Audio Visualizations
Ever wonder what a particular song looked like? Mexico City designers Realität have got you covered. Using Processing and a MakerBot, ‘Microsonic Landscapes’ are 3D-printed audio visualizations that offer a tactile experience to further explore your favorite tracks.
