How-To: Sequin Elbow Patches
I’m not usually a sparkle kind of girl, but this sequin elbow patch tutorial from Geneva at A Pair & A Spare is pretty darn cute. It’d be a great festive touch for heading into the holiday season!
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Rocking Horse Covered in Computer Keys
Artist Babis Cloud created this rocking horse covered with computer keys, called Hedonism(y) Trojaner, as a clever reference to the original Trojan Horse. [via adafruit]
3D Printing Goes Mainstream Panel Discussion on Make: Live Stage at World Maker Faire 2012
Present and Future Applications at Work, Home and School Featuring Marc de Vinck, Liz Arum, Brian Jepson, Duann Scott, Chris Connors
Learn what educators, designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs are creating with 3D printing technology. This once high-end piece of equipment has now become commonplace in the maker-labs around the world. We have seen this technology transform from a hobby of those early adopters, to a serious tool for innovation and prototyping, and now something marketed as household appliance. Moderated by Lehigh University professor Marc de Vinck, this panel will discuss the current state of affairs within the 3D printing community, as well as what the future may hold.
“Tesla Gets His Due: Building a Museum Through Crowd Funding” at World Maker Faire 2012
World Maker Faire 2012, “Building a Museum Through Crowd Funding”
Tesla Gets His Due – Jane Alcorn, Slava Rubin
Let’s Build a Tesla Museum: The story behind how $1.3+ million was raised to save Wardenclyffe, Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory, and what we plan to do. Tesla gave us formative patents for radio, alternating current, robotics, and remote control.
Fabric Covered Pumpkins
Not the biggest fan of carving pumpkins? Fear not. Gussy Sews shows you how to create your very own fabric-covered pumpkins this season.
How-To: Rosemary Topiaries
Liven up your fall table with this cute rosemary topiary tutorial that Victoria from A Subtle Revelry shared on Project Wedding!
Epic Knitted Illustrations
Tracy Widdess of Brutal Knitting recently completed and exhibited these amazingly huge knitted illustrations that she produced with her Brother knitting machine. More: MAKE | Boar's Head Balaclava MAKE | Hacked Knitting Machine Depicts Cosby's Face (video) MAKE | Heavy Metal Quilt in San Francisco