The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
One of my students, Garrett Tillman, made this tutorial for creating a space-saving under-the-shelf magnetic spice rack. More of my students’ work: How-To: Convert Hand-Drawn Illustrations to Vector How-To: Papercraft Box for Trail Mix Raw Cookies How-To: Hankerchief Tissue Box Cover
I love the sweet colors in this Eames-inspired coat rack from Danielle of Thompson Family-Life. It would make such a cheery addition to an entry way or kid’s room. [via Early Bird Special]
Are you part of a hackerspace or other like-minded organization? Want to compete in a bone-jarring, tire-shredding race in a souped-up Power Wheels car?
Jen at Indie Fixx tested out Martha Stewart’s Easter striped Easter egg dyeing technique using strips of electrical tape. She then reapplied the tape in an alternate direction to create a 2 color graphical design.
With no fewer than three Maker Faires this summer, and four mini Maker Faires, there is a lot to keep up with. Here’s the skinny on all of the events:
Portuguese Thingiverse user Gonçalo Azevedo created a lampshade called Strømg Lump Leaks: The used technique is self supporting interlocking of pieces (without gluing, screwing or nailing) of 547 different pieces of polypropylene routed with a three-axis CNC. The DXFs may be downloaded from the Thingiverse page.
Made from recycled leather, these sock garters from SWANclothing are just adorable. They would go so well with the William Chambers hats posted by Katie earlier! Hello pretty leg candy… Are your brogues lonely? Your futuristic wedgie platforms and stilettos need a friend or two? SWANclothing sock garters save the day! Not just for socks. […]
