Der Exot is the resurrection of a project monochrom started as early as 1997: a mobile robot with a mounted camera that can be controlled via web interface. But that’s tricky. If too many people try to control the robot at the same time it is counter-productive. Der Exot would behave schizophrenically. It would move […]
If you’re “not here to make friends” and are ready to show your mad craft skills to the world via reality tv, check out this latest bit of news from craft television personalities Cathie Fillian and Steve Piacenza: Steve and I have been consulting on a new Craft Competition Series for a major cable network. […]
Cool story from the MAKE Flickr pool: Alex French designed and carefully machined a torsion-set engagement ring to propose to his longtime sweetheart, Colleen. He studied up, tooled up with a Sherline 4000A hobby lathe/mill/drill press combo, then turned, bored, and milled the ring before setting the stone, himself, all while working secretly in a spare bedroom in their shared home.
French Knots are one of my very favorite embroidery stitches, especially when they are used in high concentration. Di van Niekerk shares a nice tutorial for making 3D french knot hydrangeas to add extra depth and texture to your embroidery. [via Pin Tangle]
This cheery little mod pillow from Rachel of Smile and Wave would brighten up any room. Get the video tutorial and pattern pieces over on her blog.
This was an especially beautiful week in the MAKE Flickr pool, and my choices were harder than usual. Our featured image is one of Steve Lodefink’s beautiful pinewood derby cars, which Mark recently covered on Boing Boing. Then there’s a characteristically amazing Space Marine prop helmet made from folded paper by Shawn Thorsson, and a subdued-but-striking shot of a mortise and tenon on David Popdan’s recent Japanese workhorse build. And there was no way I could resist a working LED up the nose, which I fully expect will launch a worldwide fashion craze.
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: Lavender sachets for my friends!, by Farfalla Gialla Sparrow Hill Cottage, by Gretel Parker Linen Star Lavender Squares, by london mummy acorn ornaments, by lilfishstudios scrumdilly-do: mini yarn garland, by jek in the box
