How-To: Install Magnetic Snaps
Add magnetic snaps to your projects like a pro with this simple tutorial for installing magnetic stamps from Noodlehead!
Month: May 2013
3D Printing a Functional Boat with Post-Consumer Milk Jugs
Last summer a student organization based out of the University of Washington, WOOF (Washington Open Object Fabricators), successfully created the world’s first 3D Printed Boat. The boat was printed on a large-format FDM printer, which was hacked together from a plasma cutter, and prints with post-consumer milk jugs.
Inspiration: Laser-Cut Leather
Leather lends itself to the intricate design possibilities of a laser cutter, because it is pliable enough to wear on the body, but sturdy enough to hold its shape, even with large cutouts. I’ve collected a few of my favorite examples of laser-cut leather here, to serve as inspiration.
How-To: A Quick and Sturdy Wood Box
At some point we’re all going to need to build a box. Whether it’s to keep a tool safe, or build a project enclosure, knowing how to make a box that’s a custom size really comes in handy.
Arduino-Controlled Artificial Window
German maker Helmut Wittek created a fake window to brighten up a windowless room. It has white, yellow, red, and blue LEDs triggered depending on the time of day, creating a sunrise at dawn and a sunset at dusk. The video shows the effect sped up, 3 seconds per hour. This tutorial describes the building […]
Vancouver Mini Maker Faire This Weekend, June 1-2, at the PNE Forum
The third ever Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is happening this weekend, June 1-2 in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). There is so much to look forward to! With over 130 Makers, a jam-packed speaker series with everything from natural dye and spinning demonstrations, the future of 3D printing, and more.
How-To: Dinosaur Corn Cob Holders
Make your own set of fun, kitschy dinosaur corn cob holders with mikeasaurus on Instructables!
