Your house might be feeling a little drab now that all the holiday decor is down, or perhaps you just like the idea of decorating with a bit of math. Either way, this cool platonic solids garland from Mini-eco is a great weekend project. She’s provided templates for all the pieces and with just a […]
The U.S. Navy Research Lab’s Tempest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) may not be the mother of all drones, but it is the mother of two drones, at least. A Hoisted up to 53,000 feet onto a high-flying trajectory via releasable balloon, the Tempest UAV “gives birth” in flight, launching a pair of mini “Cicada” drones.
Austrailia’s very first Maker Faire is happening next Saturday, January 14th, at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne.
If you ever had a project with a lot of measuring in one area, with a lot of cutting in another, you’ll do this to your measuring tape. (Ever put up drywall?) By simply sanding the shine off of the plastic casing on a measuring tape, you have a writeable and erasable surface to jot down those numbers.
I love seasonal flavorings, candy corns, pumpkins, cranberry, and the flavor that ends the year… peppermint. This recipe from Carolyn of Homework: Today’s Assignment: Be Inspired, lets you hold on to the Christmas flavor a little longer by making peppermint sugar cubes out of your old candy canes. More: Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows (sprinkled with crushed […]
Maybe I am just eagerly anticipating Part II of my DIY Bedroom series but I am digging Refinery 29’s feature on Joanna Goddard’s bedroom. I especially appreciate the container suggestions and the money-saving bedspread tip. And aesthetically this rug is to-die-for.
In this episode of Becky’s Workshop, learn to make a headband that glows with your heart beat. First construct a stretchy headband from brocade and grosgrain ribbon, then embed the circuit boards and clip the sensor to your ear. You can find the Beating Heart Headband in MAKE v29, and see the complete how-to on […]
