This Week in Making: Maker Faire Cairo, Crazy Crayons, Casting Tips, and More
This past week we went to Cairo for an amazing Maker Faire, learned what a pulse oximeter was, played with crayons, and more!
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.
It’s Crayola Crayon Day! Check Out These 7 Awesome Crayon Sculptures
Feeling nostalgic for that wax smell and drawing outside the line? Celebrate your crayon-love by checking out these rad crayon sculptures.
6 Types of Leather to Consider for Your Next Project
So want to make something out of leather… your next question should be: “What kind of leather?”
This Cold Casting Technique Lets You Cast Metal Props Without a Forge
Cold casting is a technique that allows you to get metallic props that are magnetic, can be buffed to a shine, or artfully rusted.
Wrangle Your Cables with These 2 Zip Tie Tricks
The zip tie or cable tie is a well-known tool for bundling together wires and other elements of your project. Here are some little-known tricks for using zip ties to keep things separated.
6 Sci-Fi Cat Dwellings That Let Your Pet Make a Giant Leap for Feline-kind
Does your cat spend all day dreaming of exploring the stars? Well, there’s no way to prove they don’t, so here’s six Sci-Fi cat houses.
Book Review: “The Art of Whimsical Stitching” Inspires Creative Threadwork
Joanne Sharpe’s new book is meant to spark some whimsy into your fiber art. Good for beginners and savvy sewers looking for inspiration.