The Flaming Lotus Girls are a “female-driven, volunteer-based group of artists who have been making kinetic, mechanical fire art since 2000.” They’ve brought awesome, fiery installations to three previous Maker Faire Bay Areas, and this year they are bringing three of their stunning Mutopia Pods. Mutopia in all its glory is “a spiraling sculptural installation […]
I love this gorgeous DIY Tree Lamp over on Garden Design. The how-to looks really easy and accessible and what a beautiful and bold end result you get.
These adorable embroidery sampler magnets from Corinne of So September might be just about the most clever, cute things I’ve seen in a while. Each magnet displays the name and example of a stitch. I’d love to have a collection of them on my fridge or white board in my craft room! [via Checkout Girl]
Here it is – our schedule for the Craft stage this weekend at Maker Faire! Make sure to check back to this schedule as we’ll update with any news that comes our way. We’ve got a great lineup – can’t wait to see you all this weekend if you’re coming out to the faire.
News From The Future – Amputee Demonstrates Bionic Hand… Last year, Patrick, a 24-year-old Austrian, decided to have his dysfunctional hand amputated and replaced with a bionic hand. He lost the use of his left hand after being electrocuted at work. Here he demonstrates the extra movement his new bionic hand has given him, opening […]
Hackerspace Members: Going to Maker Faire? Get $125 in Maker Shed Loot! I will be at Maker Faire all day Saturday and Sunday A.M., and I want to hear about your awesome hackerspace projects! Find me at the Faire (might want to start at the MAKE table…) and regale me with your space’s skills. Tell […]
A weekly roundup of craft fairs and a call for vendors.
