I love these bottles of chai tea as handmade gifts, found at Cooking for Crafters. They are elegant yet down-to-earth, and perfect to bring to my next dinner party. Yes, the holiday season is past us, but gift-making is something we get to enjoy all year around.
I grew up in Minneapolis and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I still believe that the people are the nicest in the world, and that it’s a fantastic place to live. I didn’t, however, realize how much of a maker town it is.
Do you canoe? If you do, and you’re getting hitched, you need to take a look at Star House’s customizable canoe wedding cake topper. Created by husband-and-wife team Heather and Jeremy, the hand-painted topper is made of wood and has enough room to add your favorite pet. I wonder how my fat cat would look […]
Starting with a photo of a flattened banana peel, Cologne Institute for Architectural Design students Marc Over and Moritz Winkler created an enormous cardboard banana using Rhino for drafting and a Leica cutting plotter. When they finished assembling the oversized fruit, the pair recruited some of their fellow classmates to help install it on the roof of a Cologne University building. I don’t know about you, but I think it kind of looks like bait for King Kong.
Of course the most prominent feature of VCarve Pro is it’s ability to make designs using a v-shaped cutting bit. You can easily generate g-code for sign and texture creation as well as engraving tool paths. The software automatically calculates the depth for the v-shaped bit to give sharp corners and intricate lines. Also, colors can be added to each toolpath to allow customers to preview the finished product.
Bellino Alain created this fascinating take on Darth Vader using what look to be antique fixtures and household hardware. The resulting helmet is equal parts dark side and floral panache. I love when makers take familiar forms and re-imagine them using discarded materials. A fine job, indeed.
By Jessica Wilson I’ve long been a fan of clipboards. They make me feel official. Sure, a list is a good start towards accomplishment, but when your list is clipped to a clipboard it projects an air of efficiency. At least, I like to think so. There are all sorts of ways you can dress […]
