5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Things About Benjamin Cowden
The hardest part about featuring talented Bay Area kinetic artist Benjamin Cowden is choosing which ones of his many mesmerizingly fluid machines to show here.
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.
Giant Macrame Owl
Artist Andy Harman made a small edition of these super-sized macrame owls, which are up to 15 feet wide and 35 feet long, using 1 inch jute rope, bamboo, and solid oak beads.
English Paper Piecing Series: Part 2
Haley’s work on her blog The Zen of Making is always stellar and her latest series is no exception. This week she continues teaching us English Paper Piercing and shows us how to join together the hexagon flower pieces from Part 1. Precision and good taste are always a great combo in my book!
How-To: Copper and Cement Desk Lamp
This copper and cement desk lamp tutorial from Look What I Made would be the perfect addition to a minimalist or industrial office!
Hand Embroidered Tentacular Bag
Writer and broadcaster Jamimah Knight produced this impressive piece of needlework she calls a Tentacular Bag.
How-To: Recycled Grocery Totes
I’m loving this recycled grocery totes tutorial from Dana on MADE–such a great way to turn plastic bags into something that can be used again and again!
Simple Tips for Using Glass Paint
Take the guess work out of glass paint for good with these simple tips for using glass paint.