Heart of Steel: Bow to Your Steampunk Robot Overlord
Over 15 feet high and more than 1,000 pounds, the robot is constructed of ¾-inch plywood sheathed in Masonite
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.
Wardrobe Basics: Sew a 3/4 Circle Skirt
Circle skirts are one of those rare, magical wardrobe staples that are both easy to sew and flattering on just about everyone!
Scrappy Zippered Pouch and The Noun Project
Use your fabric scrap stash to make a zippered pouch, and then embellish with a fun graphic from The Noun Project!
Beautiful Moccasins Made By Hand At Home
Shopping for shoes is a necessary evil for some, and an addiction a hobby for others. Still others, presumably a small minority, choose to instead make their own shoes. The creator of this pair claims to not be a cobbler or much of a leather worker, but “simply started making shoes one day.” Apparently amateur-cobbling is an […]
Embroidered Awesomeness: Cat Loaf Bread Cloth
As a confirmed cat lady, I think this adorable hand-stitched cat loaf bread cloth embroidery pattern is just the cat’s meow!
Book Review: Volpin Props’ Painting and Weathering Props is a Steal
I felt a little guilty (at first) about buying and reading Harrison’s Krix’s excellent ebook, Painting and Weathering for Props and Replicas. Part of being a maker is discovery by making, and this guy decided to take all his years of success (or rather, failures) and teach us all how to properly mix paints and finishing […]
I’m Completely Entranced by this Hand-Push Engraving Video
Has it been a busy week for you? Need a bit of relaxation with a maker twist? Instead of firing up that tired sounds of the ocean soundtrack grab your fuzziest headphones and crank them up to the tune of soothing sharpener swooshes from professional engraver Sam Alfano. In the above video, you can watch Sam carve out intricate fleurs-de-lis […]