Farm-Fresh EMG Controller via Air Guitar Hero
The MIT MEDIK project is using the Air Guitar Hero article from MAKE vol. 29 to help develop “agricultural prosthetics” for farmers who have lost limbs.
Year: 2012
Thread Installation by Anne Lindberg
This is Drawn Pink, by Anne Lindberg part of an installation at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art. In this piece Lindberg uses Eqyptian cotton thread and staples to create a larger-then-life experience. Be sure to check out the piece and the time-lapse video of the incredible work.
How-To: Baking Soda Air Freshener
Freshen up your home the natural way with this baking soda air freshener tutorial from Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots. It definitely looks a lot better than the traditional orange box, and you can change up the paper in the lid to match the decor of each room! More: How-To: Make a Natural Moth […]
A Stroll Through The Creators Project
My impressions of The Creators Project festival in San Francisco.
How-To: Tron Couch
MAKE alum Becky Stern’s first project in her new job at adafruit is a video about how to add EL accent wire to your sofa. Check it out!
Math Monday: Acrylic Frabjous Kit
By George Hart for the Museum of Mathematics Frabjous is a sculpture that consists of thirty identical parts which are assembled into a geometric star with twelve spiral vortices. A few years ago, a MAKE post showed how to make a cardboard version that requires many hours of hobby knife cutting. Should you prefer a […]
Flashback: DIY Feather and Brocade Headpieces
This week’s flashback is a fun project for creating custom, colorful headpieces that are perfect for spring and summer weddings. Brookelynn shows you how to craft feather and brocade headpieces that look expensive, but can be made with scraps from your fabric & embellishments stash. DIY Feather and Brocade Headpieces by Brookelynn Morris Last weekend […]