The Imperial Drinker
Excerpt from the article: Vancouver, British Columbia artist and “woodbutcher” Colin Johnson spent roughly 600 hours handcrafting this brilliant pony-sized AT-AT liquor cabinet.
Month: September 2013
Make: Believe crashes the set of “Auntie Claus” at Athena Studios
We visited Athena Studios and interviewed the staff about their current stop-motion animation project, “Auntie Claus”. Jon Peter’s Athena Studios optioned the award-winning children’s Christmas book, Auntie Claus, from author Elise Primavera, and are developing an animated trailer and pitch package to adapt into a stop-motion film. This film will go out for funding to […]
Epic Wax Paper Back-Drop
This dreamy backdrop seen on Style Me Pretty was originally created by Katie M. Kulper for a gorgeous Portland wedding. The how-to breaks the epic install down to show us how we could take our DIY skills to the next level and create such a masterpiece.
Big Weekend for Mini Maker Faires on the East Coast
We’re still recovering from World Maker Faire New York but the maker fun isn’t over on the East Coast. There are three mini maker faire set for this weekend: the Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire in Maine, the (Silver Spring Mini Maker Faire in Maryland, and the Champlain Mini Maker Faire in Vermont.
How-To: Sew a Half Slip
I’m a gal who wears dresses and skirts almost daily, so I couldn’t pass up this half slip sewing tutorial!
Southern Fried Makers? Tulsa and Louisville Say Yes This Weekend!
A radio-controlled wax Colonel Sanders? Wildcrafting from cane? Find these and other amazing projects at Oklahoma and Kentucky’s first-ever Maker Faires—this weekend in Tulsa and in Louisville.
Burnkit2600 Lays Down Electronic Jams with Circuit Bent Instruments
Circuit bending electronic performers Burnkit2600 were popular at Maker Faire New York last weekend — every time I walked by, they had a rapt audience. Watch a bit of their performance and read group member Thom Uliasz’ thoughts about circuit bending in the 90s, the group’s musical inspirations, and a strangely perfect moment at the Faire.
