The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
You may have seen images of this gorgeously crafted “monocycle/monowheel” replica (of an 1873 French design) making its way through the series of tubes. It was for sale, briefly, on eBay (with starting bid at US$13,000). 1873 Monocycle/Monowheel Replica – Link 1873 Monocycle Replica Is a Mechanical and Engineering Marvel – Link
In a rather strange move, French start-up Aldebaran, and their Nao humanoid robot, has been chosen as the replacement competitor for the discontinued Sony AIBO. The two-legged Nao will replace the four-legged AIBO in the Standard Platform League (formerly the Four-Legged League) of RoboCup, the popular robotic soccer competition. It seems something of a curious […]
The UK’s Games Workshop, makers of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, Warhammer 40,000, and The Lord of the Rings: Strategy Battle Game, are frequently criticized in tabletop wargaming circles for selling outrageously expensive products. My wallet knows this first-hand. A few years ago, I almost went broke trying to feed my addiction to little toy soldiers from […]
Amy at Craft Chi shows you how to take your ordinary office supplies further with her tutorial on making a metal ruler magnetic board. Link.
This is interesting, crank powered toys for kids… A local design firm with international reach is hoping to turn the trend toward environmentally friendly products into child’s play. Zen Design Group is launching SEE Toys, a line of LED-based children’s toys that draw their power from rechargeable batteries that kids juice up as part of […]
Jessica at How About Orange shows you how to make vintage fabric wall art. I love the patterns and colors! Link.
Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist Labs shows off her fantastic Quiltbert, a Q*bert inspired quilt and shows you the steps to make one yourself – Link.
