Multiprocessor CD-ROM chess table
This DIY chess table is made from a ton of old CDs and Pentium processors – Link.
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.
Crafty Geometry
A recent article from the Science News talks about “Crafty Geometry: Mathematicians are knitting and crocheting to visualize complex surfaces” talking in more detail how these knit and crochet pieces are bringing math alive. [ via ] Link. Related: Crafting Geometry – Vol 1 of CRAFT (Digital Edition) – Link. Hyperbolic Crochet Reef – Link.
DIY Customized Action Figures and Dolls
Kathy Sierra says, “Give that special boss, client, co-worker, employee, friend, etc. their own action figure doll. You can do it the cheap way — about $6.00, or the ultra-expensive way — $300 and up. It’s a great way to call out someone’s special attributes and let them know you’ve been paying attention. This “tradition” […]
Holiday Card Gift Tags
Candace of Craft Daisies says to save your holiiday cards from this year to make cool gift tags for the holidays next year! Link.
HOW TO – Make Memory Coasters
Judi Wellnitz of Art Dolls shows you how to turn cheap cork coasters into memory coasters – mini scrapbooks for your table. Link.
HOW TO – Make customizable fleece hats
From Phil @ MAKE Blog: Ryzellon writes, “You want to keep your noggin toasty in the nasty winter weather. You don’t want to wear a hat that looks like everyone else’s hat. You like lions (or dragons). Now you can combine all of these desires into a simple, yet useful, item of clothing that’s infintely […]
HOW TO – Make customizable fleece hats
Ryzellon writes – “You want to keep your noggin toasty in the nasty winter weather. You don’t want to wear a hat that looks like everyone else’s hat. You like lions (or dragons). Now you can combine all of these desires into a simple, yet useful, item of clothing that’s infintely customizable and tailorable to […]