Matthias Wandel of woodgears.ca wrote in to share his Copy Carver project, with which he carved a telephone: So far I had just copied a wrench with my copy carver, so I was looking for a more complex object to try. I had recently acquired a rotary dial phone, just for nostalgia’s sake at a […]
Does your summer DIY list include making your own custom painted rug? Before you get started, head over to Tatertots & Jello and read Jen’s 7 tips for painting a perfect rug. She’s made a ton of rugs for her own home, so you can relax and let her experience be your guide! More: How-To: […]
My niece will be getting this DIY peacock tutu in the mail as soon as I have some free time! I love how simple it is to make, but how magical it is to look at.
As much as I love Engineer Guy videos, I am especially partial to Series #4, because it is themed around the chemical elements—each installment features a different element and a remarkable bit of engineering based upon it. And this week my two personal favorite elements are in the spotlight. Though it is utterly common, today, […]
This enigmatic little beauty is a sculpture by Jerstin Crosby, called Vegan Pizza Party, which he describes as, “a cavernous slice of day old vegan pizza, complete with a rave cave.” It’s made from a diverse variety of materials including: porcelain, wax, wood, foam, lights, speakers, mp3 player, and a custom pedestal.
ThingM’s TodBot wasn’t content in keeping his Mintronics: Menta (available in the Maker Shed) in the included tin so he 3D printed his own!
Daniel of Valencia, Spain, built this clever waiter bot to dispense (warm?) beer: This time, I show the operation of HeinyBot Waiter in static mode. In this mode, once activated the robot, it enters a loop oscillating movements, gestures and audio messages which only comes when we approach from the side or front to less […]
