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.
PC Magazine has some details on a new product I plan to take apart – “WowWee’s next major robot innovation doesn’t walk, roll, make disgusting noises or dance, but SCOTY (for Smart Companion Operating Technology) will greet you, read your e-mail aloud, watch your home, and even play your music. All while moving little more […]
Nicole writes – “Tom Persinger’s instructions, with step-by-step photos, for making your own ground glass for use in a viewing screen, in view cameras or lens hacking.” – Link.
Treehugger.com has a great podcast interview with Wendy Tremayne, creator of Swap-O-Rama-Rama giving us a glimpse into this fun and eco-friendly event. And guess what? Wendy and her team of crafty folks will be on hand to host the next Swap-O-Rama-Rama at our very own Maker Faire! If you are interested in helping out with […]
Ben writes, “The 17th Annual US Pastry Competition took place on March 5, 2006 as part of the International Restaurant and Foodservice Show of New York. The sculptures are made entirely of sugar, chocolate, and food coloring, and some rose to as much as 5 feet high, all precariously balanced. What these artists/chefs are able […]
The folks over on Sushicam are attempting to make a digital Lomo by coupling a Lomo LC-A f2.8 Minitar lens with an Epson R-D1 digital rangefinder, here’s part I – Link.
These are great, homemade DIY vehicles from Chinese farmers – the sub was made by a 67 year old farmer from a village near Wuhan, China. [via] Link. Related: MADE ON EARTH – Link.
Jensect writes – “[Here are] photo directions for making your own paint chip wallet! I saw one of these in the back of ReadyMade magazine. I had a big stack of paint chips, and a little extra time…” Link. Related: Other crafty/maker wallet making – Link.
