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.
Hayeon Yoo has created a prototype called the Origami TV Remote Control Interface which enables children to learn the basics of TV functions in an act of play. The origami shape is in the classic “cootie catcher” game. By moving the prototype users were able to change channels and control the volume. Link.
Since this is blinky ALERT LEVEL RED week, we’re giving everyone a special treat from the pages of CRAFT – Here’s how to make an LED shirt, you could make just about design and pattern, you know like an Aqua Teen Hunger Force LED Ignignokt Mooninite. In fact, if you make one and you’re the […]
Looks like with all the news of LEDs causing bomb scares, and recent arrests in Boston (MAKE post), it’s only fitting we show just how fashionable and so not dangerous LEDs are. They light up. They can blink if you want them to. They are fun! We know that by adding just a li’l bit […]
Jenny writes – “A Spud Cannon that can shoot tennis balls through plywood! I’m soo awestruck and want to make one!” – Link. Related: Make a Spud Gun Instructions and 3D PDF – Link. Make a Spud Gun – Weekend Projects: A Make Magazine … – Link. The SGTC Mega-Launcher Spudgun – Link. DIY Spud […]
Made by Moxie has a photo-tutorial up on how to make your own needle Felting tool! Moxie says, “these are pretty expensive to buy, and SO cheap and easy to make.” Link.
This is really pretty, Mang writes – “These surface mount LEDs are nice since they aren’t point sources and don’t burn your retinas.” – Link & build photos & how-to.
Ollie pointed us to Mamaqilla’s felted fiber gallery with her amazing art creations – From the site: “I started learning the process of needle felting using raw fleece from a Jacob sheep. Most of the work is done using a single needle. More recently, I’ve added dyed Merino wool and combined needle felting with wet […]
