Converting Condemned Trees into Bikes
A short film about Bill Holloway and Mauro Hernandez, of Masterworks Woodworking who “salvage condemned city trees, then build beautiful bicycles out of them.”
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Jimmy DiResta’s Skull Ring Video
In this video, Jimmy DiResta shows how to make a skull ring.
Scandinavian Inspired Branch Hooks
If you are obsessed with Scandinavian design like me, you’ll love Curbly’s round-up of Top Ten Scandinavian Inspired DIY Ideas. My favorite is the super simple white branch hook by Scandinavian Deko. Totally making this.
How-To: Bottle Your Own Chai Tea
I love these bottles of chai tea as handmade gifts, found at Cooking for Crafters. They are elegant yet down-to-earth, and perfect to bring to my next dinner party. Yes, the holiday season is past us, but gift-making is something we get to enjoy all year around.
Zero to Maker: Makerapolis, Minnesota
I grew up in Minneapolis and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I still believe that the people are the nicest in the world, and that it’s a fantastic place to live. I didn’t, however, realize how much of a maker town it is.
Canoe Wedding Topper
Do you canoe? If you do, and you’re getting hitched, you need to take a look at Star House’s customizable canoe wedding cake topper. Created by husband-and-wife team Heather and Jeremy, the hand-painted topper is made of wood and has enough room to add your favorite pet. I wonder how my fat cat would look […]
Enormous Cardboard Banana
Starting with a photo of a flattened banana peel, Cologne Institute for Architectural Design students Marc Over and Moritz Winkler created an enormous cardboard banana using Rhino for drafting and a Leica cutting plotter. When they finished assembling the oversized fruit, the pair recruited some of their fellow classmates to help install it on the roof of a Cologne University building. I don’t know about you, but I think it kind of looks like bait for King Kong.