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Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Infrared-String-Bass/2049/1
You’ll convert light to sound in this Weekend Project. Using the LM386 amplifier, and pairs of infrared emitting and detecting diodes, we’ll show you how to build a four-string optical bass guitar. Mount your hardware onto a piece of lumber, or build your own classy chassis. Then, get ready to rock!
This is great! Kim from My Go-Go Life provides a tutorial on how to make a View Master-inspired quilt block. I really like the block with binding to stand on its own for a wonderful mini quilt.
Refinery 29 has two sets step-by-step directions for two pinatas that will add a lot of color and fun to any Cinco de Mayo celebration tomorrow. More: DIY Piñata @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Cupcake-Filled Cupcake Pinata @Craftzine.com blog MAKE | Giant pinata takes a wrecking ball to open it How-To: Doily Piñata @Craftzine.com blog
Satisfy your inner geek—and send mom a nice card—with these printable eyeglass notecards from Natalie at Hazel & Agnes! Click through the link to download the template. [Via Craft Gossip] More: Downloadable Photobooth Eyeglasses Props @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Rearview Spy Sunglasses @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Turn Your Leftover 3D Glasses Into Kermit The Frog Eyes @Craftzine.com […]
Artist Yuka Otani makes charming glassware from sugar substitute, food coloring, and various flavors. These works are called Sweet Vessels and will be opening at Papabubble in New York on May 12th. [via madblog]
Happy National Bike Month, cyclists! Treehugger found this clever iPhone speaker made from a vintage bicycle horn. How do you personalize your bike?
This cupcake-filled cupcake pinata from Stef at Cupcake Project is all kinds of brilliant. The best part: if you start ASAP, you still have time to whip one up before Cinco de Mayo! Head over to her site to see how it’s done. More: Roundup of Beautiful Tissue-Paper Crafts for Cinco de Mayo @Craftzine.com blog […]
