In 2007, for example, the Federal Highway Administration reported there were 2.4 million crashes at intersections, representing 40 percent of all crashes, and one-fifth of all fatal crashes. Most intersection crashes fall under the category of “crossing paths,” and the most common path-crossing crashes, according to federal statistics, involve left turns.
Those of you who have stitch-worthy penmanship, take note: whether you’re embroidering on paper or fabric, Leigh-Ann from Freckled Nest will show you how to transfer and stitch your own handwriting onto your handmade projects in a way that maintains the natural look and spacing of writing on a regular piece of paper. I think […]
For the second year in row, MAKE got the honor of designing the Spectacular Failure Award for the wonderful Handcar Regatta, held annually in Santa Rosa, CA. Here, Make: Labs intern Tyler Moskowite talks to fellow intern and award designer Dan Spangler about this year’s objet d’castrophe.
More solid-gold scratch-building from The Internet Craftsmanship Museum. Shown here, the original M.A.S.H. helicopter in magnificent brass by modeler Ken Foran. The work is a commission for Fine Art Models, for use as a master to cast molds for a production run.
On the PVC-Innovations site, Adam Withrow walks you through how to heat and bend PVC end pieces into abstract sculptures. I can see other practical applications to this process as well, though it should be stressed that proper safety precautions be taken as PVC can get pretty noxious. I’d love to see someone attempt a piece like this and then dye it afterwards.
A pentomino is like a domino, but with five connected squares instead of two. A set of all twelve can easily be cut from scraps of plywood.
In decorating my home for fall, I didn’t have to look very far for materials. My yard is covered in fallen leaves, in every shape and color. I had already brought in some of the more beautiful leaves and put them in a vase on the counter, but I wanted to find a way to […]
