Collin’s Lab: Electronics Tools
A run through of basic and indispensable electronics tools to get newcomers properly geared up
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Topology Tuesday: Klein’s Quartic
If you are looking for a subject likely to inflame the hearts of mathematicians, make them slightly weak in the knees, and induce some distinctly poetical sentiments, Klein’s Quartic, first described by German mathematician Felix Klein in 1878, seems like a pretty good bet. Though the surface itself, per Wikipedia, “does not have a (non-trivial) 3-dimensional linear representation,” several prominent math-bloggers have produced models, projections, and plain-language written explanations attempting – and doing a pretty good job of it, IMHO – to communicate their passion for the construct…
How-To: Graveyard Smash Apron
If you’re planning to entertain friends this Halloween, then you’ll definitely want to check out this quirky, spooky Graveyard Smash Apron tutorial from sew4home. Wear it first for a creepy dinner party with friends, then use it to top off your fabulous 1950s zombie housewife costume!
Cast Silver Knitting And Crochet Jewelry
Brooklyn-based artist, Ashley Stevens, creates stunning pieces of jewelry by casting knit and crochet stitches in silver. These are solid sterling silver castings of handmade knitting. I knit each model piece to attain my desired shape before it is cast in silver. These are not cut from found fabrics. Many have hand-fabricated elements after they […]
Robot-Readable Wall Clock
This QR code clock offers a fun notion — signs or other visual cues for the benefit of robots. Our “Clock for Robots” is something from this coming robot-readable world. It acts as dynamic signage for computers. It is an object that signal both time and place to artificial eyes. It is a sign in […]
Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 10th Anniversary
The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery was originally created to showcase skilled hand embroidery throughout the fashion industry, but now it has expanded to include expert embroidery from all corners of the textile and needle arts. Now celebrating the 10th anniversary of the prize, it has gained international recognition, and the skill and diversity […]
Roller Chain Clockworks
Very cool idea from Ponoko seller ticktock showroom, and reasonably priced at $100 US. Could be a fun remake, too, especially if, like me, you’ve been looking for a use for that old piece of motorcycle chain you can’t quite bring yourself to throw out. [via Boing à la Boing]
