The world of wearables is becoming an increasingly popular way for makers to express their creativity. From custom watches and connected jewelry to full-body suits that allow you to interact with your environment, the possibilities are endless. Learning about wearable electronics can be a bit daunting for those who are just starting out – but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re looking for guidance on where to get started with Arduino programming or inspiration from some of the projects out there, this blog category has got you covered. Here we will provide tutorials and resources on creating interactive wearables as well as a look at the work of some inspiring makers that should give you the motivation to dive right in!
This new product called the Phonekerchief is meant to be wrapped around your phone during a romantic dinner to show your respect for your dining partner. $15 at Uncommon Goods starting Nov 25: We may be sitting at the same table, but we are not together: a common condition of our over-wired world. It is […]
Fluid Dress 2.0! Lovely video of blacklight-reactive fluid being pumped through the 600 ft of plastic tubing comprising this dress by Casual Profanity. We saw an earlier prototype at Maker Faire Bay Area 2009.
I like the idea behind these Schemer programmable modules by Aniomagic.
Nice costume! Sofa suit by D00M99, Ducky Boy, and Geoffrito. More: Wooly Suits from Sweaters Archisuit Glacier Embrace
Where there are trees, there are fallen branches, especially after a big windstorm. In MAKE Volume 24, crafter Kristin Roach explains how to turn tree tailings into wooden buttons that add a natural touch to any garment. The process is simple, but she gives tips from experience on what branches to look for (and avoid), […]
I used plastic greenery from the craft store hot-glued to a latex bald cap and then used a light brown cream make-up to color my head pseudo-terra cotta color. My beard was colored first with spray-on temp hair color, then sprigs of greenery were attached with spirit gum. The styrofoam head-form was a godsend. I thought to ask for it at the costume shop as an afterthought, as I was checking out. They sold one to me for $1.99. I figured I would just stuff the bald cap with newspaper and build a crude stand for that. But the build turned out to be very finicky, fragile, and time-consuming, and it really needed the consistent shape and solid foundation. I don’t know if it would have been successful without the head-form. The costume was a big success and I got lots of compliments on it, so it was worth the many hours of work and all the frustration. I managed to get the wig back of the head-form after an evening of partying and it now sits on the console cabinet in my living room as a curious art object.
Console modder extraordinaire Ben Heck presents this post-Portal take on Evan Booth’s classic gaping hole costume.
