Blizzard Hacks: Build a Clever Avalanche Roof Rake
Do you have a heavy load of snow hanging over your head? Build a roof rake and take a load off
Month: February 2015
Crocheted Bioshock Big Daddy is Poseable, Illuminated, Adorable
Crochet is generally thought of as a peaceful pastime, making cute “old-timey” figures and patterns out of string. When combined with more modern subjects, like Bioshock’s “Big Daddy” character and lighting, things get a bit more interesting. As creator Nichole puts it, this technique could be called “engineering meets crochet!” Besides some crochet skills that […]
Pop Secret: Easy Paper-Bag Microwave Popcorn
When it comes to homemade snacks, nothing beats a freshly popped bag of popcorn, but did you know that you can make homemade microwave popcorn?
Craft Tips: How to Clean an Iron
Like all the tools in your craft room, your iron needs a little periodic cleaning and maintenance to keep it in top working order.
20,000 Cups of Tea Went Into This Portrait
Fancy a cuppa tea? How about 20,OOO? Apparently artist and architect Hong Yi did, but that’s just so that she could create a thoughtful portrait of a Malaysian tea vendor.
Like Brain Teasers? This DIY Puzzle “Nails” It
It’s called the “Tooth and Nail” puzzle, and it appears to be an optical illusion. It is not.
Art Hack Day: From An Idea To A Deluge of Ideas
Art Hack Day: DELUGE was this past weekend in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Here’s a tour of some of the hackathon-artworks that were on display.
