This week in Maker Events
Looking to take a break from tinkering on your latest project this weekend? Here are some fine maker events to check out, from The Maker Events Calendar.
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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
Zombie crossing road sign
The sign build is by Hector Turner, the original zombie family art by LiveJournaler Image Girl. [via Haunt Project]
How To: Fake Fire Baskets
Construct these awesome simulated fire baskets from mostly dollar-store parts.
A look back at my Halloween-inspired builds
I am not going to ramble on again about how I didn’t make anything this year for Halloween. I’m over that thanks to my new friend,Robot Zombie Cat. However, I thought I would do a quick recap of my previous Halloween-inspired builds that I actually completed!
How-To: Pectin from Scratch
Instructables user NoFiller writes: Pectin causes jams and jellies to gel. When using a pectin poor fruit, pectin must be added or the result will be nothing more than a fruit syrup. I refuse to use store bought pectin because I think it takes the craft out of jam and jelly making. Usually I just […]
Pumpkin Cranberry Cornbread
Amy at Mom advice shares a great recipe for the holidays. Pumpkin cranberry cornbread seems perfect to serve with chili on a cold night. She also shares another recipe to make pumpkin-y cornbread muffins without cranberries.
Crafting a ‘SuperFoam’ Chair
I’m digging Rich Gilbert’s SuperFoam chair, especially the construction video. I’ve always wondered how you could form bubbles in silicone, and now I know: balloons!