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.
Amit sent in this video tutorial on making your own photo blocks, you’ll need – “One Photograph printed at 4×6 or larger. Something to measure and cut your photo with. Four 2″x3″ Linoleum Blocks (More if you’re using a larger photograph). Acid-free Rubber Cement. And, for extra credit, One Foam Brush and painter’s Gel Medium […]
Chris writes – “My friend Ben from the UK was asking about new headphones and I suggested making a pair of Jackhammer Headphones (as found on Instructables). He found a pair of ear protectors and used a pair of Sony headphones to create his new cans. Here’s his result!” – Link.
Leevonk writes – “Here’s how to change your webcam so it can see in the dark. The CCDs of all digital cameras are responsive to infrared light (IR) as well as visible light. However, most webcams come with a filter installed to block out IR light. This makes the image less washed out but it […]
Arwen pointed us to this intriguing story about Canada’s official entry for the architecture portion of this fall’s Venice Bienale Event. SweaterLodge, created by design firm Pechet and Robb, will become a massive pavilion designed as giant orange polar fleece. The polar fleece fabric itself is made from recycled plastic drink containers. From the site, […]
Tom writes – “Check out Greyhoundmans process for using a jewel case, some PVC pipe and inexpensive polyester stage lighting filters to make an assortment of filters for your large format camera lenses at a fraction of the cost of regular filters.” – Link. Related: More filter’s – Link.
The somewhat moddable and hackable WiFi enabled robo-bunnies will perform along with 100 others at the Web Flash Festival on May 27th – [via] – Link. Related: Nabaztag WiFi bunny hacking – Link.
Wow! We are so honored that for Tbone’s first felt project, he chose to make, what else, a MAKE pillow! We love the step-by-step photos. From Tbone, “I have been a daily visitor to your site since you have started. I can’t tell you how much i love the mag and all the brilliant ideas […]
