How-To: Simple Knit Earflap Hat
Keep your headwear simple and your ears nice and toasty with a simple knit earflap hat!
Month: March 2013
Maker Faire Behind the Scenes: Katie Kunde
A lot of people do a ton of work behind the scenes to make Maker Faire happen. I’ll be doing a series of interviews with folks on the organizational side of things, to learn what they do to put on the show and to make it an awesome experience. First up, Katie Kunde, Senior Sales Manager for Maker Media.
Flashback: Make a Leather Belt
Do-it-yourself fashionistas make their own jewelry, and can sew up a cute bag for any outfit, but did you know it’s not as daunting as you think to make your own custom leather belt?
How-To: Crocheted Scissor Grip Covers
I love the idea of adding a little DIY flare to craft tools, and this crocheted scissor grip cover tutorial makes me very, very happy.
The Toa Mata Arduino-MIDI Robot Percussion Band
Italian maker and sound producer Giuseppe Acito built this robot percussion band by combining LEGO Bionicle bots, an Arduino Uno, and an iPad MIDI sequencer app.
The Science of Digital Fabrication
I participated in “The Science of Digital Fabrication” conference, which was held March 7th at the MIT Media Lab, and which was organized by Neil Gershenfeld of the Center for Bits and Atoms at MIT, and the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP).
How-To: Heat Embossed Alphabet Rocks
Have creative, hands-on kids? Make letter learning a little more colorful with heat embossed alphabet rocks!
