R/C plane from trash
Twitter user ChristineMMTTM points us to this great video record of the process of building a remote control airplane that was built from junk that could be scavenged from most household trash.
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Demystifying Making Marmalade
I love orange marmalade, but like Lenore of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, thought it was difficult and tricky to make. She walks us through the actually very simple steps of creating this tasty fruit spread.
How-To: Make Ice Cream with Dry Ice
Sean Ragan’s latest Make: Project shows you how to make ice cream using dry ice. Geeky, efficient, and delicious, the ultimate trifecta of awesome!
How-To: Credit card grappling hook
Noah at Instructables made this nifty office toy grappling hook with a few spare parts including a sewing machine bobbin full of fishing line.
Cardboard Furniture Silhouettes
Nikki of WhiMsy Love created this fun set of custom cardboard furniture to cozy up an air mattress and corner for her visiting friend. Better yet, she used the project as motivation to tackle unpacking all the boxes from her recent move!
Ice Straws for Cocktails
Here’s a neat idea: use this Ikea ice cube tray designed to work with water bottles, but freeze a small straw through the length of the tray, then remove once frozen to make ice straws, great for frosty cocktails. [via Core77]
Maker Birthdays: Benjamin Franklin
Today marks the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, a true Renaissance man.