HOW TO – Recycled Magazine Earrings
While visiting CHA on Sunday, I spotted these adorable earrings on Kayte Terry, which she created using jewelry findings and recycled magazine pages. Find out how with her tutorial!
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Alternative refrigeration
Best use of shag carpet ever Here’s a great overview of different ways to refrigerate: “Your refrigerator is one of the largest consumers of energy in your home. In an average home, refrigeration burns 125 watts per hour. You can, of course, take steps to reduce the amount of electricity your refrigerator uses–by shag carpeting […]
5 bottles of wine for $3
Mikey and Wendy created a wonderfully concise wine-making video: Just what I needed to get over the “there’s too many interesting things to read about this project and complications to explore before ever getting started” barrier. $3 gallons of wine, here I come! Skeptical about the quality? Check out the first recipe on this page. […]
Motorcycle made from woven baskets wont burn rubber
This motorcycle made from woven baskets is a really nice juxtaposition of materials and function. Driving this might be a challenge, but at least it can hold a lot of stuff as a home shelving unit. via FFFFFOUND
Space shuttle cockpit…
Giant image of inside the Space shuttle cockpit – a real space ship, gorgeous…
Lake buoys from plastic bottles
Instructables user Patenteux du Nord details the construction of these attractive lake bouys: My parent’s cabin does not have drinkable tap water, so we use a lot of water bottles, juice bottles and all kind of bottles (my father prefers beer bottles). There is also no recycling system in this area, so we have to […]
“Tabistry,” beer and soda can pull-tab creations
Tabistry? Yup. At least according to this site it’s the “art of creating versatile textile out of ordinary soda/bear/soup/fruit/other can pull tabs woven together with fabric, ribbon, cord, wire, jump rings or any other material.” Some of the work is quite lovely. Seems a little… inappropriate to make a kid’s hat from beer can tabs, […]
