DIY Papercut Lamp Video
Inspired by Dutch artist Tord Boontje and your many questions on how to make a papercut lamp like mine, in this video I show you how to create one by hand.
Year: 2012
How-To: Amigurumi Crocheted Hedgehog
Ready to be overcome by cuteness? Check out this amigurumi crocheted hedgehog pattern from Nickie Engle that I spotted on Ravelry! I mean, how could you say no to that face? Fair warning: If you don’t already have a Ravelry account, you may need to sign up for one to download the pattern. More: How-To: […]
Flex Your Brain Muscle With Game Show Buttons
Weekend Projects is back! This year we’ll be making more with LEDs (but of course!), lasers, and solar power; we’ll be building bots, rovers, and bending circuits, among other projects. And for our first build – Game Show Buttons – we’ll be using the versatile and legendary 555 timer.
“Aperture” is an Installation that Responds to Light and Shadow
“Aperture” is a large wall made of 130 hexagonal components, each of which contains a circular opening with a moveable iris. As the user covers and iris, it opens up, revealing the light on the other side of the wall. The work as a whole is reminiscent of Danny Rozin’s Wooden Mirror.
How-To: Paper Easter Egg Bags
If you’d prefer not to have lots of plastic Easter eggs rolling around the house, check out You Are My Fave’s how-to on paper bag egg treat bags. Decorate them with your family’s favorite characters and designs, or let everyone get in on the action and contribute.
How-To: 30 kW Induction Heater
“This Instructable will walk you through the construction of a high-power (30kVA) heater, suitable for melting aluminum and steel. Note that to take full advantage of this design, you will need a 220V outlet, at least a 50A single-phase one and preferably a 50A or 60A 3-phase outlet.”
How-To: Fabric Peony Flowers
I’ve seen a million different tutorials for making fabric flowers, but these fabric peony flowers from Ez at Creature Comforts are really fantastic. Head over to her site to learn her trick for making those perfectly realistic petals! More: How-To: Fabric And Wire Flowers @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Fabric Daffodils @Craftzine.com blog Coffee Filter Roses @Craftzine.com […]