Re-Wired Helmet Restores the Auditory Experience
DIY bone-conduction helmet restorer’s maker’s hearing in one ear.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
Upcycled Garden Markers
Kathie from Two Frog Home has a good idea for re-using the lids from canning jars once you’re done using them – turn them into garden markers. Check out her post to see how she did it. How did you spend Earth Day yesterday? More: Wine Bottles as Garden Markers @Craftzine.com blog poon Garden Markers […]
Notes on a Garage Geopolymer Prep
“Geopolymers” have been called “super cements.” They are commonly made in academic labs, but so far I haven’t found a good DIY prep for hands-on learners. I’ve run down a couple of sources and compiled a (still untested) procedure for making small geopolymer stone objects in the garage. Comments welcome.
Drawing Machine from Stationary Bicycle
Release your creativity and get a good workout at the same time with Drawing Machine #1 by Joseph Griffiths. Part performance art, part kinetic sculpture, this peddle powered apparatus consists of a stationary bike that drives a series of articulated drawing implements across a canvas.
Earth Day Treats
These Earth Day treats from Lifeologia would make a great last-minute addition to any celebrations you’re having today. They’re tasty, healthy, quick to make, vegan, and can easily be made gluten-free. Plus, they’re adorable with a sprig of mint poking out of the chocolatey “mud.” (Via Poppytalk.)
Upcycled Gift Bows
While I wait for the video from my segment on Martha (!) today to share here on Craft, check out the project I made with Martha today – upcycled gift bows. Happy Earth Day!
Tomorrow: Saturday, April 21: Young Makers/Open MAKE at the Exploratorium
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21 from 10am-2pm, we will enjoy the final Open MAKE at the Exploratorium before Maker Faire. In fact, it’ll be our last Open MAKE at the original site of the Exploratorium before the museum moves to the piers. (Sniff!) So you have many reasons to “dump” everything else you are doing and […]
