Written by Glen Whitney for the Museum of Mathematics In this column, we will wrap up our close look at four-bar linkages. See the Linkages series introduction for the MoMath Linkage Kit, an introduction, and general instructions. Given how difficult it was to construct a linkage that caused one bar to take on four desired […]
By Brookelynn Morris The first time I saw a kokedama string garden was right here, on Craftzine. Being a bonsai and ikebana enthusiast, I was captivated by yet another amazingly beautiful Japanese gardening method. I’ve hung my kokedama outdoors, where it sways a bit in the breeze, and I couldn’t love it more. The steps […]
Before you pull out your sewing machine to start a new project, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the most common types of sewing machine needles so you can make sure that you’ve got the right tool on hand for the job. Luckily, Heather at Feather’s Flights has made the process much easier […]
And we’re back with our forty-second installment of Your Comments. Here are our favorites from the past week, from Makezine, our Facebook page, and Twitter.
For anyone looking to dip their toes a bit deeper in the waters of embroidery, this great shading in embroidery tutorial from Follow the White Bunny will help you out! I’ve been in awe of Nicole’s embroidery skills for some time, and it’s fun to get a glimpse of how she does it.
It’s just about time for me to replace my favorite catch-all bag, and I’ve got my eye on this bold zigzag tote tutorial from Cheri at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar! Don’t you just love that red bias tape trim?
Brian Jepson is editing the Lego book Wayne & Layne and I are working on (it’s called Make: Lego and Arduino Projects) and he was faced with having to buy a ton of parts in order to test our models. Instead he decided to use his 3D printer to make his own! Inspired by BitBeam‘s […]
