If you read MAKE or visit Makezine regularly, you likely know William Gurstelle. He is our resident trebuchet enthusiast and the author of several high-octane how-to books, including Backyard Ballistics, Whoosh Boom Splat, The Art of the Catapult, Absinthe and Flamethrowers, and The Practical Pyromaniac. In MAKE Volume 28, Bill wrote an article on making a Gravity Catapult…
The Thompson Family blog shows us a great Christmas wreath idea using retro colored bulbs. I love this look!
Our own Michael Colombo created an instrument called the Magnetotron as a project for his New Interfaces for Musical Expression class at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. Inspired by the glass armonica and the Mellotron, this instrument is made out of a large spinning cylinder with audio cassette tape glued to it. Recorded on each strip of audio tape is a different note, which can be played by placing paddles on them.
The intriguing thing about author-illustrator Keri Smith‘s books is that they’re activity books for adults. In “Wreck This Journal“, Ms. Smith invites readers to smush leaves on the pages, fold and launder them, and otherwise do things we’re told not to do to books — plus use it as a journal. You don’t just read one of her books, you complete it.
Head over to the Offbeat Bride for a how-to on how to make your own snowflake boutonnieres from Jessica Charlton. Great for any winter-y event, I think these would be wonderful for a winter-themed wedding, just as Jessica suggests
Maker Faire veteran Paul Nosa is up to some tour planning for 2012. He’d like to travel around the nation to public art walks, embroidering the imaginations of passers by with his solar and bike powered sewing machine build onto an aluminum rover that also displays his creations. Paul’s seeking funding on Kickstarter to bring solar sewing to a town near you. In the video above, watch him sew the entire tour route!
Fellow holiday-excited Doctor Who geeks, please join me in marveling at the wonder that is the Gingerbread TARDIS. Livejournal users therru and pnr created this fantastic feat of cookie and frosting architecture, and it’s pretty much my gingerbread dream house. Follow the link to find the recipe that they used, plus detailed instructions for building […]
