Young Kenyan Maker Develops Lion-B-Gone
Self-taught Kenyan young maker develops LED flasher system that protects livestock from lions.
Year: 2012
Ask MAKE: DIY Algae Biofuel
MAKE reader Phil asks about the feasibility of a home-based algae bioreactor system.
Concrete Canvas Furniture
A clever designer meets a clever material: See how Florian Schmid uses Concrete Canvas to sew soft forms that harden to durable furniture when water is applied.
How-To: Wooden Cookie Canister Thank-You Gifts
Sending a thank-you note is good manners, but sending thank-you cookies is just plain awesome! Check out this wooden cookie canister thank-you gift tutorial from Melanie at You Are My Fave to see how to step up your gratitude game! More: Wooden Spool Gift Tags @Craftzine.com blog 10 Best Handmade Gifts for Mom @Craftzine.com blog […]
Where’s The Logic In That?
An explanation of the 74HC32 integrated circuit, and the function of OR logic gates. Part of our series of Weekend Projects.
One-Pallet Park Bench
Julien Deswaef of Brussels, Belgium, designed this bench built from a shipping pallet. Get from a standard (Epal-Eur) pallet to a public bench in just a couple easy steps. The idea came while thinking about urban hacking or how to reclaim public space with easy to find material and tools in urban areas. This project […]
Embroidery Tips for Tricky Fabrics
Dying to stitch on nylon, spandex, or even faux fur? Before you get started, check out these tips for embroidering on 5 types of tricky fabric—including organza, nylon, spandex, silk, and faux fur—that the folks from Embroidery Library shared on Stitch Punk! Once a beginner has moved past the phase of embroidering each and every […]