Without risking oversimplifying the matter, I think I can safely say that one of the many appealing aspects of raku pottery is its accessibility, especially in terms of equipment. A raku firing need only achieve 1000°C, which is at the low end of the potter’s temperature scale, and easily achieved in a homemade kiln fueled, for instance, by a propane bottle. The raku kiln pictured here…
Add some glitz to your Fourth of July celebration with this sparkly star headband tutorial from Caroline at Henry Happened! I don’t know about you, but I’d rock this star headband any time of the year! More: How-To: Yarn Wrapped Stars For 4th of July @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Fourth of July Flag Garland @Craftzine.com blog […]
hardhack will have a tent at Toorcamp this year! we’ve been on pause for a few years, and we’re back. Toorcamp will be a fun camping hacker event in a beautiful coastal location about a four hour drive from Seattle, Washington. do you have a hardware project you would like to workshop-ize? entry to Toorcamp […]
Whip up a cute color block tank dress for the weekend with this simple tutorial from Sweet Verbena! More color block love: How-To: Colorblock Toe Shoes @Craftzine.com blog Nude Color Block Necklace @Craftzine.com blog Color Block Mountain Painting @Craftzine.com blog
Michael Mitchel recently shared his tutorial on how to use DFU Programmer to update the firmware on the Atmega8U2, which, according to the Arduino documentation, “acts as a bridge between the computer’s USB port and the main processor’s serial port” on the Uno.
Though electrically-powered wheels are of course common, today, many potters still prefer to throw on a human-powered wheel. Whether chosen for aesthetic purposes, out of a sense of traditionalism, or simply for exercise, these human-powered designs usually incorporate a heavy flywheel which is brought up to speed, and kept there, by the operator’s leg muscles. .A step up from the simple “kickwheel” design is the “treadle” wheel, which adds a crank and reciprocating pedal for greater mechanical advantage and smoother operation. And among designs for treadle wheels, the “Leach” type stands out as a popular favorite.
Editor’s Note: Our special Make: School’s Out Summer Fun Guide is jam packed with a wide variety of fun projects for a fruitful summer of making, with something for everyone: combat, craft, pranks, flight, outdoors, rainy day, music, electronics, and weird science. In addition, we have profiles of inspirational young makers and gems of knowledge […]
