How-To: Make a Necklace from a Necktie
Put a new twist on an old necktie.
From Chemist to World Renowned Blacksmith: James Austin
Now in his 40th year of blacksmithing, San Francisco Bay Area blacksmith James Austin has spent a lifetime researching little-known or lost metalworking techniques, and developing his own. Unable to deny his love for metal fabrication, James apprenticed to a blacksmith in Germany in the early 1980s after receiving his degree and a brief […]
Flashback: Kids’ Kitchen: Dyeing Easter Eggs
By Katie Goodman Nothing quite says spring like pastel-colored Easter eggs, and many of us probably have fond memories of coloring them with our mothers or hunting for the brightly colored eggs hidden amongst tall grass and trees. Dyeing hard-boiled eggs is a fun afternoon activity to do with children that doesn’t involve any special […]
Customize Modern Furniture with Web-Based Software
Arrister has created a custom furniture service that makes creating furniture to your exact dimensions as easy as ordering a pizza online.
Crochet this Adorable Big Hero 6 Baymax Hat
Know a little Big Hero 6 fan who’s got Baymax on the brain? Go ahead and turn their enthusiasm into a wooly reality with this adorable crocheted Baymax hat! The pattern is by Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me, and despite the impressive likeness to the Big Hero 6 character, she says this is actually a […]
Sew It: DIY Lace Underwear
Lovely undergarments can cost pretty penny, so, next time you want to add a lacy little something to your lingerie drawer, why not hit your sewing room instead of a boutique? If you’ve always wanted to try making your own lace underwear, now’s your chance! Thanks to the stretch in oversized elastic lace trim, sewing […]
Quick Hack: DIY Thermoplastic Zipper Pulls with Shapelock
A good sturdy zipper can provide years and years of service, but usually the zipper pull is the first part to break. It’s wasteful to replace an entire bag or jacket because such a small part stopped working, but the pull is absolutely necessary for easy use. Sure, you can wrap duct tape around a […]