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Most makers probably already know of Diana Eng. She was one of the contestants, the so-called “fashion nerd, on the second season of Project Runway. She’s also been a guest blogger on CRAFT and is the author of the new book Fashion Geek: Clothes Accessories Tech. And Diana Eng is no poser nerd. To prove […]
Michelle our Education Director for Maker Faire sent in these amazing photos from her aunt in Prague. They feature the work of artist Veronika Richterová who incorporates plastic bottles in her art. She recently had an exhibit in April at the Czech Centre Prague entitled “Five Years of Plastic Bottle Art and The National Museum […]
The Gowanus Studio Space is holding a contest for the best Jell-O Mold: Jell-O is the perfect medium for design in these times of restraint given its versatility, economy, and availability. This is why it’s time for a comeback of the Jell-O proportions of old: soaring heights, strange colors, object suspension! The Gowanus Studio Space’s […]
I’m loving this idea to make security patterned business card envelopes from discarded mail in this tutorial by Jackie at Crafting a Green World. Jackie writes: Security envelope papers are captivating the craft world. There are so many different security envelope patterns, and most of us get them with our bills or junk mail so […]
I’ve seen lots of chair makeovers that include recovering seats with upholstered fabric, but this technique of using decoupage to adhere the fabric from Crafty Nest is a nice alternative.
Video, via Laughing Squid Links, of Eric Scott, a Go Fast Jet Pack pilot, setting a speed record at the Knockhill Raceway in Scotland. Go Fast Jet Pack world record Jet Pack International
Steven Leckart at BoingBoing Gadgets noticed this simple way to keep a door open using chopsticks while in Japan. Photo by Jan Chipchase.
