GPS synced LED clock garage
This garage uses a GPS to get accurate time and then displays it using over 125 LEDs – [via] Link.
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.
Knitted Boombox Bag
Shannon Okey of knitgrrl.com says, “This is the knitted Boombox Bag from my first book, Knitgrrl. It’s got a set of cheap Radio Shack speakers built into the interior that can plug into an iPod or other portable music device in the front pocket. The next version of this pattern will have the speakers actually […]
HOW TO – Kite aerial “panography”
Andrew writes – “I noticed a bunch more recent posts on KAP (Kite Aerial Photography). I don’t know if you have discovered Scott Haefner’s site, yet. He has combined KAP with panoramic photography to get some impressive images.” Kite Aerial Photography by Scott Haefner – Link & how they’re made. Noted panographer and maker Philo […]
Knitted mouse pad
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Badecator writes – “The first swatch I knitted was too small to do anything. So instead of making it into a kitchen accessory I used it as the world’s most comfortable mouse pad. It works well!” – Link.
Telescopes ‘worthless’ by 2050
Get outside and see some stars folks – “Ground-based astronomy could be impossible in 40 years because of pollution from aircraft exhaust trails and climate change, an expert says. Aircraft condensation trails – known as contrails – can dissipate, becoming indistinguishable from other clouds. If trends in cheap air travel continue, says Professor Gerry Gilmore, […]
HOW TO – Silk screen
Troy writes – “I was looking at the Make flickr pool and saw your sweet silk screened moleskin. So after some quick searching, I found these: Quick ‘n dirty silk screening – Link. Professional and involved – Link. Neither seem particularly daunting once you grasp the concept. I just have to start drawing up or […]
Old hard drive orchestra
Old hard drives with sound pickups are powered up and “played” as the hard drives boot, spin, etc. [via] Link with photos and sounds!