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.
Artist Christian Faur made a set of stunning portraits using thousands of crayons inset into the frames. The series is called “Rods and Cones” and is the first instance I can think of where crayons are used in such a way to create art.
Mixed media artist Sarah Greaves uses needlework techniques to embroider graffiti onto unusual objects. Her work will be exhibited at Bearspace Gallery in London this fall. [via old lady crafts] More: creen Door Embroidery @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery on Greenery @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery from Bathroom Graffiti @Craftzine.com blog
Week 4, Tinkering Tuesday at Maker Camp. Learn how to make molds out of silicon, a skill which can come in handy for all kinds of maker projects. The idea is to design a mold that lets you make your own customized resin copies.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Week 4, Maker Monday at Maker Camp. Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co., teaches us how to make funky futuristic jewelry from the hardware you can find on the floor behind your workbench.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Week 4, Weird Science Wednesday at Maker Camp. Dale Dougherty, founder of MAKE, is teaching us how to make custom stationary. The process is creative, easy, and just messy enough to be a lot of fun!
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
For a few weeks, Antonin Fourneau has been working on the Water Light Graffiti project: a wall made of LED which light up when touched by water. After several tries, prototypes and material improvements, Water Light Graffiti was finally ready to take place for a few days in a public space, which happened to be […]
Make a pretty DIY belt with this braided twine belt tutorial that Claire from Fellow Fellow shared on Say Yes to Hoboken! More: How-To: Make a Leather Belt @Craftzine.com blog ReMake It! Soda Can Tab Belt and Bracelet @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Vintage-Style Bow Belt @Craftzine.com blog
