Miniature tape recorder collection
Check out Roland Schellin’s incredible miniature tape recorder collection from 50s/60s – [via] – Link (German) & translated.
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.
DIY Softbox
MrMonster shows you how to make a sub-$40 photography “softbox” for diffusing light – Link.
Gramophone recorder
Homemade way of cutting / recording records using a turntable and a needle attached to a speaker – [via] – Link.
HOW TO – Build a panoramic tripod head for $10
Bfman sent in this handy guide on building a panoramic tripod head for $10 – “”Stitching software and digital cameras make panoramic photos far easier than ever before. However, to get the best results, you need a special tripod head. These can cost hundreds of dollars, but making your own isn’t that hard. Even better, […]
Peter Geschwind’s – Automatic
Matti writes – “Artist Peter Geshwinds exhibition is a makers dream and/or nightmare! The whole space is packed full of improvised machines and mutated household items, they are all activated by sensors as you walk around.” – Link.
Silk painting – direct method tutorial
Katherine says, “My daughter Sara Gorman, age 7, will be demonstrating how to paint a silk scarf using the Direct Method which means she will paint on the silk directly without the use of any resist.” Link.
Etsy + CRAFT contest entries
Entries are coming in for the Etsy + CRAFT magazine contest. It’s been fun to see the different projects. Here on the left is a preview of one of 5 notecards you get with a recycled vintage skirt by supastarr and on the right is KiWiCuties beatiful CRAFT card. Keep the cool stuff coming gang! […]