Ann Martin of All Things Paper points us to the stunning work of paper artist Li-Chu Wu who creates breathtaking pieces of jewelry from paper and metal. Her work is all about paper and layers; using multiple layers to create subtle movement and tactile qualities. Applying a mix of metalsmithing techniques and new technologies her […]
I don’t know about you, but there’s something that delights me about using old and new technology together. Things like USB typewriters, twittering Teddy Ruxpins, and PayPal-accepting vending machines just really make my day. This morning, I was gleeful to discover that Justin Ouellette hooked up an old VT220 serial console to his Mac running […]
Julie, over at the Etsy Blog, posted this detailed tutorial for making Arrow Sandals from a modified pair of commercial sandals by maker Kaye. More: How-To: Mend Peeling Sandals How-To: Tire Sandals Retro-Style Running Shoes from Old Tires
Make: Live airs tonight! Ep14 is all about metalworking. Bring your burning questions about all things metal. Metalworker and Madagascar Institute director Hackett will join us for a welding lesson and to talk about his new TV show for the Science Channel, Stuck with Hackett, which premieres August 18th. And Becky will show you how […]
Sean @ MAKE posted this fantastic space shuttle cake, made by Craig T. Fifer of Alexandria, Virginia. The Orbiter is made from brownie covered in fondant; the orange External Tank is made from PVC pipe and holds ice cream; the white Solid Rocket Boosters are made from PVC pipe and hold chocolate syrup and caramel […]
Our own Mark Frauenfelder discovered the work of Boulder, Colorado interventions-in-nature artist Mike Grab in the best possible way: He happened upon one of Mike’s sculptures, in the wild, soon after its completion. Simply put, Mike Grab balances rocks, one on top of another, in flowing water, with no glue or other means of support apart from gravity itself.
NASA recently upgraded their Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) with Nexus S smartphones running Android. The upgrade add the intelligence and hardware needed for units to become remotely operated robots.
