Tales From the Web — CVS Hackathon
Gadgeteer and hacker Phillip Torrone blogs daily, pointing out DIY projects as well as showcasing his own how-to solutions. You can find blogs, podcasts, and images at makezine.com.
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Make Your Own Paper
Make your own paper by recycling newspaper or old paper. Embellish them with pressed flower petals or add some color with crushed grass. From this, you’ll be able to create all kinds of neat craft projects like handmade journals or cards. Just in time for handmade holiday gifts. Thanks Rick! Link.
Kits For the Holidays
Our guide to the coolest kits to make and give.
Proto — Where Bits Meet Flesh
IBM’s Thomas Zimmerman and the “thrill of the make.”
Film Jockey
Combining live performance with old film gets Julie Meitz back to her roots.
HOW TO – Vintage Polaroid camera modding
Mark writes “Here’s how to convert old obsolete 1950’s era Polaroid 110a cameras into semi-proffesional, full manual, large format work horses. The site describes the process of converting these cheap old cameras to accept easily available modern pack film. There are lo-fi methods and is mainly directed toward poor starving photographers or college students who can not afford a Litman 45 single.” Link.
HOW TO – Make Toxic Waste (a tasty dessert)
Detailed story of making a creepy Halloween-themed jello and pudding dessert in an acquarium. Made from all sorts of gummy worms, gummy salamanders, candy eye balls, licorice and lips – along with 19 packs of Jello. It’s so gross looking, I want to make this. Link.