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I love the simplicity and beauty of Robert Howsare’s record player-based drawing apparatus. Be sure to watch the video of it in action; you’ll find it quite mesmerizing to see the device generate its Spirograph-like patterns. According to Wired, Robert made the device out of second-hand turntables, a few slats of wood, screws, and a sharpie held in place with a clothes pin.
If you want to learn the latest in DIY wearable tech, fashioning technology, soft circuits and eTextiles, make sure to check out Lynne Bruning’s web site. The videos offer tips and how-to techniques to get you going.
In today’s crafty Make: Video, Corinne Leigh shows you how to create a simple hand-bound book for making art in, using as a scrapbook, a journal, whatever.
I am DIGGING all of the colorblock rope baskets I am seeing and appreciate Design Sponge’s DIY tutorial so I don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on one. A great design piece and a totally practical container for craft supplies!
I am so happy about this project. I have always wanted to learn how-to make my own notebooks so today, I show you how to make your own rainbow coptic stitch art/scrapbook. Coptic Stitch Stencils Pop up book Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, or watch it on YouTube.
Last year we mentioned Ranjit’s Instrument a Day project where he builds a musical instrument every day for a month. This year he continues the project into its fifth February. Such a great idea! [via NYC Resistor]
With summer skirt season right around the corner, it’s time to brush up on your ruffle and flounce skills! Start off by adding some fullness to last year’s pencil skirts with this slashing and opening method tutorial that Maddie from Madalynne shared on A Good Wardrobe. It’s a great way to update off-season patterns to […]
