Glowing Kryptonite Candy
Learn how to make candy glow under UV by adding vitamin B2! In this Halloween episode of Becky’s Workshop, we whip up some kryptonite candy, as seen in BrittLiv’s Instructable.
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How-To: Lego Tote
My kids love to take their Legos with them wherever they go, and it’s a great way to keep them occupied on long car trips or restaurant visits. Check out this cool Lego tote bag from Mo Bedell of Lime Gardenias over on Sew, Mama, Sew! It’s a great way to keep the kids bricks […]
New in the Maker Shed: DIY Hologram Kit
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own holograms you’ve probably realized that it’s difficult, expensive, and complicated. No so if you have this new DIY Hologram Kit from the Maker Shed, it’s easy! Just set up the included jig, use the laser to illuminate your object, and expose the self developing film. You’ll have your very own high quality hologram in less than an hour.
Maintaining a Laboratory Notebook
Collin Purrington offers some great tips on the necessity of maintaining a laboratory notebook. While directed mainly at scientists, I could see it applying to anyone interested in Open Source Hardware development or simply working on difficult, long-term projects. [Via @cenmag] In the Maker Shed: Pick up The Maker’s Notebook ($19.99) for all your big […]
“Phfft!” โ Roy Doty’s Latest Comic Strip in MAKE
There have been a few times lately when I’ve felt this way. Roy Doty, who drew the comic above for his MAKE series, Eureka. He has been illustrating since 1946. The latest issue is all about toys and games. Check it out! From the Pages of MAKE MAKE Volume 28, Toys and Games MAKE Volume […]
Edible Spray Finish From Germany
A food cooperative in Germany, called The Deli Garage, has developed an edible spray finish, which is apparently harmless and tasteless. It currently comes in: chrome, gold, blue and blush. Unfortunately, it is not available in the United States yet, but I’ve been looking for an excuse to go to Germany anyways. [via Trendland]
Top 10: Prop Weapons
I set out to write a generic “props” round-up, but quickly discovered that our props tag is pretty deep, and covers a wide range of subjects including haunt props and/or prop furniture, elaborate costumes, and display props. I narrowed my focus, then, to props a person might carry around as part of a costume, and found, even then, there was more cool stuff than I could fit into one roundup.
