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.
Newoz writes – “Having a lot of CDs around with only a few words labeled on a silver faceplate is painful for the eyes. I have come up with an idea, for the last 2 years, of making your own CD cover by using only a few tools, a walkman, a couple of water-based or […]
Angela Moll’s “Secret Diary” is a series of quilts created from screen prints of her actual diaries. The words are illegible but together as a whole evoke meaning into each theme created by Moll. Kim Kight of whipup.net says it best, “Ms. Moll is a young quilter with a background in computers and design. It’s […]
Scott writes – “The Life Size Mouse Trap, a full size version of the classic Milton Bradley board game, is back for a special Tax Man show this Saturday, April 15th in San Francisco.” – Link. Related: Life Size Mouse Trap – Link.
A couple MAKE readers sent in this robot orchestra, looks great – if you’re in the DC area, check it out and let us know about it! – “LEMUR is currently engaged in its largest fabrication project to-date, creating custom robotics for George Antheil’s “Ballet mecanique,” which will be performed from March 12 to 29, […]
There are a ton of new videos from Japan on Google video of Rube Goldberg-like machines – [via] – Link.
Dan writes – “Here’s a nice how-to I found on contact mics, I think it’s a good compliment to the DIY electric drums article as you need the same module for both.” – Link. Previous: DIY electric drums – Link. Other drum projects – Link.
Rob writes – “Here are plans for making your own bagpipe out of PVC, and brass tubing! I haven’t made these, I just ran across it while looking for something else, but it sure looks like a neat project! “ – Link. Related: More PVC projects – Link.
