Cozy Knitting: Snow Day Slippers
Thick and cozy knitted or crocheted slippers are one of my favorite parts of winter–they always seem to make me smile, even when the wind howls and the temperatures plummet.
Month: February 2015
This Vertical Take-Off Quadcopter is Like Your Own Mini Harrier Jet
Quadcopters are great at hovering, but don’t have long range. Fixed-wing aircraft can travel long distances quickly, but don’t like to stay in one place above the ground. Krossblade’s SkyProwler solves both of those problems. The hybrid aircraft is a remote controlled quadcopter with wings, or a plane with six rotors, capable of vertical takeoff […]
Beauty Basics: DIY Tea Tree and Activated Charcoal Soap
If you’re new to DIY beauty products, making your own soap can seem like a really intimidating process. Luckily, there are plenty of fantastic non-lye melt-and-pour soap projects out there–like this tea tree and activated charcoal recipe–that are definitely both easy and beginner-friendly.
Turn Your 3D Printer Into an Injection Molder
One of the issues with using FDM/FFF 3D printers is the ability to print small objects. The extrusion widths of the deposited plastic are just too large to capture the fine details in a miniature print. Molds, on the other hand, can capture every detail of an item they are trying to create. The professional […]
Write On: Notepad Organizer for Pencils and Pens
When it comes to capturing inspiration, making plans, or sharing sketches and ideas, makers and notebooks go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re a drawer of systems, an artist who’s never without a sketchpad, an obsessive organizer, or even a creative kid, having a solid system for keeping all of your most frequently used writing and art tools […]
Game of Thrones Direwolf Brooch
Game of Thrones fans will enjoy this adorable DIY direwolf Ghost brooch sewing project.
Maker Pro News: Print Circuits at Home, A Yelp for Makers, and more
“Well-designed products don’t just pop from Steve Jobs’ brain into mass production.” — Luke Iseman From the editors of Make:, the Maker Pro Newsletter is about the impact of Makers on business and technology. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends. Please send items to us at makerpro@makermedia.com. Are you […]
