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!
John writes – I’ve got a new posting to my UVA Virtual Lab website entitled “Nanocarbon: From Graphene to Nanotubes to Buckyballs.” This page differs from most on the site in that it actually downloads Shockwave 3D models to the user’s browser where they can be manipulated and modified. The overall presentation explains how different […]
Interesting use of plastic bubble wrap. Spotted on Kevin Kelly’s Street Use. Bubble Wrap Lace Curtains – Link
Here’s a good project to do with the kiddos, HOW TO – Make a barometer… Thanks bf5man! Link.
Treehugger points to these forest friendly colored pencils available at Fred Flare. These pencils are made from sustainably harvested California cedar trees. Perfect for the back to school list this fall. Just $8. [ via ] Link.
I love it when crafters take things in their own hands to make stuff for a good cause. Take Susan of joybucket who is making these reusable grocery bags out of old rice bags. Susan writes: The idea is to take empty 50lb rice bags that restaurants use and sew them into reusable grocery bags. […]
This beautiful fused plastic bag tote complete with octopus design is made by Betz White who’s been doing some amazing experiments with plastic grocery bag fusing. Thanks to Ansley’s post I was reminded that I hadn’t posted it up yet! It’s been fun to see the progress Betz has been making and TreeHugger has taken […]
Karen of Altered Cloth has a roudup of tutorials for making your own shopping tote bag. Link.
