San Diego-based software engineer Michael LaGrasta brought his DeskLights ambient notification system to Maker Faire Bay Area this year, where I had the chance to meet him. In a nutshell, using an Arduino Uno Ethernet and 160 RGB LEDs (in the form of Adafruit’s Pixels, “the desk receives event notifications over the network and alters […]
Fun, simple, glowing circuits that require mere seconds to assemble. Or take them to the next level, and encase them in an indestructible lantern, float them in a nearby pond, or fly them in the sky!
I recently came across the cartoons of GD Konstantine, and I really like them!
I love this simple circle scarf tutorial using Marimekko fabric. The bold print looks fabulous as it drapes!
I am a big fan of Haley’s blog The Zen of Making and she just came out with a killer summer tutorial for a tie dye scarf. You know, this could VERY easily be tied into a turban headband to rock by the pool.
[3D images from top left, clockwise: marshmallow shooters; silk-screening, DIY zipline, and a homemade cigar box guitar!] It is most definitely summer here in California. School is out, and parents and kids are looking for fun stuff to do. The MAKE School’s Out! Best Summer Ever special issue is just the ticket! We’ve put together […]
I love the simplicity of these cool cable lamps from Wibke from fingerfabrik. They use very basic hardware store materials (and a bit of an IKEA hack) so they are budget-friendly as well. Get the full how-to over on fingerfabrik. [via IKEA Hacks]
