Coat Hanger Art
Here’s a gorilla sculpture made from who-knows-how-many coat hangers over a plastic base by David Mach. Via BoingBoing. And here’s a chair made from 47 coat hangers by Vanessa Marie Robinson. Via Core 77.
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TILT: The Battle to Save Pinball
TILT: The Battle to Save Pinball DVD. One of the great maker tales of the game industry. In 1998, Williams was the world’s biggest pinball manufacturer, but they were in trouble. Two legendary designers took their “crazy” idea out of the company and into a garage; the result, “Pinball 2000,” became a sensation… until Williams […]
DIY for Dad: Happy Father’s Day from MAKE, a gift guide for Dad – Tools, wallets, ties, grills, open source hardware and more!
Any guy can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad! Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2008. Started by Sonora Dodd to honor her father who raised five children alone after the Civil War, President Coolidge supported the idea, Lyndon signed a proclamation, and in 1972 it was official. The […]
EurekaFest – June 25-28, 2008
EurekaFest is next weekend! If any makers are going please let us know! Celebrate the inventive spirit at EurekaFest, June 25-28, presented by the Lemelson-MIT Program and the Museum of Science. Join a community of inventors and innovators at the Lemelson-MIT Awards Ceremony or see a nationwide high school invention showcase on the MIT campus. […]
EurekaFest – June 25-28, 2008
EurekaFest is 2 weeks away! If any makers are going please let us know! Celebrate the inventive spirit at EurekaFest, June 25-28, presented by the Lemelson-MIT Program and the Museum of Science. Join a community of inventors and innovators at the Lemelson-MIT Awards Ceremony or see a nationwide high school invention showcase on the MIT […]
HOW TO – Make a Doily Bowl
Learn how to make this doily bowl by designer jane schouten on design * sponge. Looks like a great way to make use of vintage finds and make a crafty centerpiece.
HOW TO – Make a Papier-Mâché Bowl
Anna wrote in about this tutorial for how to make papier-mâché bowls by Jen from Painted Fish Studio. It looks surprisingly nice and is a great way to get rid of junk mail.