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Wooden FN P90 Rubber Band Gun
Although I believe this impressive, apparently working wooden rubber band gun and the page that presents it originate in Japan, I’m not having any luck with machine translations of the accompanying text. So unfortunately I have no other information. If you can identify the maker or other details, and can spare the time, I’d appreciate your comment, below.
How-To: Bonnet from Vintage Linens
Making a bonnet is fairly simple and you can apply all sorts of personal twists to a basic bonnet pattern. If properly cut and assembled, these hand-adorned gems could be turned into perfect baby gifts.
Homemade Piano
Harm Goslink Cooper is a musician and artist who combines his two passions to produce whimsical yet functional musical instruments. His homemade piano is his most ambitious effort yet. The rustic wood case and colorful keys look great together! See more of his instruments (and listen to his terrific songs) at Goslink. (Via Shelley Rickey, […]
Russell the Electric Giraffe (video)
During Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, we caught up with Lindsy Lawlor, creator of one of the most popular attractions at the Faire– Russell the electric giraffe. With the help of his English programmer, also named Russell, the rolling, walking, talking giraffe bot gets better every year with new sounds, touch sensors, and lights. Subscribe […]
Russell the Electric Giraffe (video)
During Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, we caught up with Lindsy Lawlor, creator of one of the most popular attractions at the Faire– Russell the electric giraffe. With the help of his English programmer, also named Russell, the rolling, walking, talking giraffe bot gets better every year with new sounds, touch sensors, and lights.
Drinking Straw Chair
I’m impressed with this find from Design Milk – it’s a chair made out of 10,000 drinking straws. Made by Scott Jarvie, it’s called “Clutch Chair.”