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In this HOW TO video, Annie Modesitt shows you how to use the power of Photoshop to create a prototype sketch of a sweater design — all of course by replicating just one knit swatch. This is a great way to visualize your designs before you start knitting your project. [ via ] Link.
Remember that mystery cool see-through VW bug we posted awhile ago? Well, looks like one of our MAKE readers figured out where it’s from… (A company called Broukservis JaÅ¡ko). Thanks Proscriptus! – Link. Related: Make made transportation – Link. Mod Your Rod: A collection of car hacks and mods – Link.
A human being may strap this to themselves very soon, ing.petz writes – “Andreas is designing and building a turbine-powered personal flying suit. In principle this is going to be similar to the well-known “Bell Rocket Belt”, the difference is the power plant and controlling of the unit. While the “Rocket Belt”, originating form the […]
Irina might just be one the best balloon artists around! We’ve covered a few balloon art projects here, but these are incredible! – Link (blog) & about Irina + ballon art photos. Related: Make balloon molecules – Link. Balloon sculptures – Link. Balloon art – Link.
Microsoft has how to read those little bar codes the post office uses on your mail… – “This article describes how to read a postal bar code in order to determine whether Microsoft Word created a correct postal bar code. A postal bar code is composed of three main components: framing bars, number bars, and […]
Twist writes – “This is a Fig Rig Steadicam made from PVC pipe. This parts, which can be picked up at Home Depot, cost about $10. Assembly took 30 minutes.” – Link. Related: DV Camera stabilizer made from PVC – Link. Homemade FigRig (a small DV camera stabilizer) – Link. Video Camera Stabilizer – Link. […]
Mmmmm, sugar skulls…Nat over on the CRAFT blog writes – “CRAFT friend Kathy Cano-Murillo aka The Crafty Chica has made some delicious and spooky white chocolate sugar skulls that are perfect Halloween treats. Don’t miss Kathy tomorrow on the DIY Network’s Craft Lab (10/17, air time 1:30pm eastern) where she’ll show you more cool projects […]
