Sashiko embroidery is a Japanese needle-art that can be both meditative and addictive. Colors are worked into the design by making โlittle stabsโ along the printed lines, creating a surprisingly complex final piece. Once complete, the ink washes out, leaving only your perfect sewing. TaDaa provides beautiful thread, sashiko needles, a leather thimble, and a […]
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An introduction toย sewing with softย circuits, this fantastic kit teaches you how to augment your garments or needlework with LEDs. Thereโs a free video tutorial as well as step-by-step instructions, and the kit includes everything you need to get started; Jawa doll not included!
A friend and I tried to build a potteryย kick wheel ourselves, but the concrete flywheel we poured cracked immediately, rendering the wheel a bit wobbly. Fortunately I later discovered these two kits, which include everything you need to make a solid kick wheel, including the wheel head, ball bearings, and all the pre-cut wood. And […]
Starting with the basic sock-style, this kit empowers kidsย to create handsome puppets and teaches different construction methods. With simple instructions, pre-marked patterns, pre-sewn parts to stuff, and packaging that becomes a stage, this kit is only two hours from coming to life. The hardest part is waiting for the glue to dry, but thatโs the […]
Instructables user, emilygracedavis, shares her tutorial for making these Angry Birds earrings. She uses a bake-able clay to shape them, and while the tutorial is for the red birds, it would be easy to modify for any of your favorite Angry Birds characters.
Beginners can learn how to weave their own bags, mats, coasters, and more with this portable weaving kit. Theย plastic mini loom comes with two shuttles, a beater, aย weaving needle, five colors of yarn, and project instructions. Perfect for kids!
