To bend 3mm aluminum plate to make custom project enclosures, British DIY audio enthusiast Rupert Hirst starts by cutting a channel along the inside of the intended bend, on a table saw, to a depth of 1mm, with a blade about 3mm thick. Then he uses a homemade bending brake to actually form the bend. The results, as you can see, are really impressive. [Hack a Day]
Mercury glass is a beautiful collectable, prized for it’s silvery, shimmery finish and rich layers of texture. But vintage pieces are as expensive as they are rare. Fortunately, there are several ways to get the look and they could not be more simple. I used Krylonยฎ Looking Glass Mirror-Like paint to recreate the look using […]
Do you have +Craft in your circles? Ya know, it’s kinda like @Craft, but instead of Twitter, it’s Google Plus. Our page is currently a bit sparse, but don’t worry, momentum is building! Hands down, my favorite feature about G+ is the ability to “Hangout”. It’s ridiculously easy to have live video chats, and they […]
Come stuff our donation bra at the 1st annual HackerMoms “Leave It to Beaver” gallery event! Art and artifact gifts under $50 or over 20 years old, handmade, Oakland local, sweet designs. Plus, weโll have beer and music. Kids naturally welcome. When: Saturday, Dec 10 from 12-5 pm. Where: 1721 63rd Street, Berkeley (across from […]
Holiday Crafting & Baking with Kids By Jessica Strand From paper snowflakes and beeswax menorah candles to a hanging felt tree advent calendar, New Years paper poppers, popcorn garland, and even a paper Kwanza goodie basket, the 25 projects in Holiday Crafting & Baking with Kids cover the full spectrum of winter holidays. There’s a […]
Attention, attention! Our Shutterfly Giveaway is now closed. Thanks to each and every one of you for submitting a comment about your favorite book template over on Shutterfly. We received some great comments and ideas. As a reminder… For complete details for this giveaway, please read the official rules. As you saw from our announcement […]
Whether you’re a foodie or know someone who is, here are a few of my favorite food-themed presents for the holidays. Get ready to get creative in the kitchen or simply sit down with a snack as you finish your handmade gifts. Sprinkles Cupcake Mixes (pictured above) I first went to Sprinkles in California last […]
