Chair made from recycled game consoles
Huh, this chair is made from recycled PS2s (and perhaps other game consoles)… – [via] Link.
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!
Laptop desk for an oil delivery truck
Merle sent in his cousin’s homemade laptop desk for his oil delivery truck, nice work – Link.
HOW TO – Make Potato Chip Bag Pencil Cases
Next time you’re eating chips tell the person you’re with that you’re eating them for your next craft project. Eva made these cute potato chip bags and her kids use them to tote their pencils to school. Eva says you can even sew on a strap to make it a cute wristlet! Check out her […]
Eco Friendly Yarn
Did you know that Kath of Whip Up is also a contributor to Treehugger? So cool! She’s got a great post about eco friendly yarn and it’s new demand by those knitters who are looking to be eco-friendly in all aspects of their lives. She’s got some great links to all different kinds of yarn! […]
Knit Coffee Cozies with Finger Holders
Markio of Super Eggplant and of course the fabulous Superbuzzy, has a great pattern up on MAG Knits to make these coffee cup cozies that have the perfect finger holds so that “no cup will ever slip through your fingers again”! The fuzzy yarn is a extra fun edging. Link.
Maker Faire: A mid-century car with next-century features
This Mid-century car has been packed with next century features. Not only has the engine, transmission, power steering, and electronics been brought up to date, but the car is it’s own WiFi hotspot and has two on-board computers, one running the navigation system and audio/video jukebox, and the other powering it’s voice-controlled Skype conferencing system. […]
Magnetic viewing paper
Hacked Gadgets reveals the hidden world of magnetization with magnetic viewing paper, Alan writes – We can’t see magnetic flux lines but with an inexpensive piece of Magnetic Viewing Paper we can easily visualize what we are missing. I took the motor magnet out of an old 5 1/4 floppy drive and was amazed at […]