Over at the Maui Makers hackerspace, member Ryan K showed up with a mess of Lilikoi fruit (also known as passion fruit). Using anodized bolts (source of zinc), some thin copper pipe, wire, switches, LEDs, and a capacitor, he built himself a battery from the fruit.
You don’t always have to spend a ton of time crafting to get a fabulous DIY look. Check out this simple polka dot pitcher from Kristy at The Diary of DavesWife to see how she added a custom dot design to her glassware! More: How-To: Polka Dot Flats @Craftzine.com blog How-To: DIY Polka Dot Tights […]
Our workstation is CNC-cut from half-inch plywood. It is rock-solid sturdy, yet comes apart easily for transport or modifications. It features a main computer bay with an optional door, five spacious drawers that can’t fall out, enough room on top to comfortably fit a laptop (in addition to the main computer), stainless hardware, polyurethane casters, […]
Artist Tom Jennings has created an exhibition of around 400 hand-made noses at a coffee shop in Dalston. I was messing around with sculpy, making three dimensional versions of my drawn characters using white china plates as a work surface. As I was working on the nose it struck me as quite a surreal image, […]
If you like the look of complex beaded designs but don’t have time to place individual beads, I think you’ll love this faux beaded bracelet tutorial from Honor at Home Heart Craft! More: How-To: Nail Polish Ring Refashion @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Beaded Rings @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Knit Beaded Bracelet @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Beaded Crochet Bracelet […]
Travis Feldman is seeking Kickstarter funding for Molecule Synth, a cool synthesizer that can be pieced together, Lego-like, from a series of hexagonal modules that feature different effects. The MOLECULE SYNTH is a unique musical instrument. It is like a traditional keyboard synthesizer that has been broken into its elements: speaker/amp, sound generator, and pitch […]
Don’t hide your pretty business cards. Show them off with this clear business card holder tutorial from Geneva at A Pair & a Spare! More: How-To: Embroidered Mini Business Card Holder @Craftzine.com blog Brilliant Way to Display Your Business Cards at Craft Shows @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Monster Business Card Holder @Craftzine.com blog
