I’m absolutely fascinated by the paper and fabric folding process, so I was especially drawn to this origami wreath tutorial from Sandy at Sandy’s Space. This project seems like the perfect way to use up the ends of wrapping paper rolls, and, if you have a larger piece of paper or want to make bigger […]
This solar-cell device mimics the ability of a leaf to convert sunlight into usable energy. It’s the brainchild of a team led by MIT’s Daniel G. Nocera, working in conjunction with researchers at SunCatalytix, a company Nocera founded. The device is based on two water-splitting photocatalysts developed by Nocera’s group. Simply dropping the solar cell […]
The new EL Wire Starter Kit, from the Maker Shed, includes everything you need to experience the glowing greatness that is EL wire. The pocket inverter energizes the included wire to create a heat-less, bright, Aqua colored light.
Here’s a great story about how a Maryland knitter has taught more than 100 male prisoners to knit, and how it has helped transform them. “I [wanted to teach] them something that I love that I really believe will make them focus and happy,” Zwerling says. “I really believe that it’s more than a craft. […]
An Instructables user called timwikander created this Clip Pin, which he describes as “a way to mount a clothes pin to something other than a clothes line,” from just a paper clip, a clothes pin and a rubber band!
In point of fact, I don’t think the particular rounded triangles built by Instructables user sherrycayheyhey to show off this unconventional Lego technique are quite convex enough to be proper Reuleaux triangles. But the general idea—exploiting the small play in each of a large number of individual joints and, to a small extent, the flexibility of the bricks themselves—could probably be used to make very close approximations. You’d just have to make each side longer by the right amount.
I’ve always loved the sweet and charming felt applique projects from Melissa of Checkout Girl. She also makes some extraordinary felt family portraits, that she often reveals in progress on her blog. She has a new tutorial up over on Bugs and Fishes With Lupin for this adorable little winter scene that would be great […]
