Last week, our guests on Make: Talk were Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne of Homegrown Evolution. We talked to them about their book, Urban Homestead (Process Media), their blog, and their urban farming efforts. A couple of good points were made: that you don’t have to do urban “homesteading” with any sort of crunchy-granola political […]
h1kari, of ToorCamp, sent us the following Call for Makers: ToorCamp is a 4-day outdoor camping event happening in at a decommissioned Titan-1 Missile Silo in Central Washington. We’re looking for some brave makers to come out, showcase their work, and have fun collaborating with hundreds of software and hardware hackers, tinkerers, makers, breakers, and […]
Update: “We have some good news (finally). Brian (my co-conspirator) has had some success on writing USB drive auto-detection software. He’s working on the copy-phase stuff next, and also integrating his work into the small computer we’ll stuff inside the box. I’ve succeeded at rewiring my failed circuit board to light up the buttons, and […]
The folks at iFixit are still looking for repair tech volunteers to help out at their “Fix the World!” repair area at Maker Faire. Specifically, they need volunteers who enjoy tinkering with: cars electronics Macs bicycles appliances If you are a subject-matter expert and would enjoy spending a weekend helping others solve their tech problems, […]
We’re having loads of fun dreaming up creative ways that Maker Media can use Twitter (like our new daily Make_Tips and Craft_Tips features). We want to grow our Twitter network. And we want YOU to sign up. So, here’s the deal. We’re calling this month “Book-a-Day in May.” We’ll be giving away a Maker’s Notebook […]
Happy May Day Crafters! We are kicking off a new theme today for May, Wardrobe Refresh. Yes we’re talking fashion! Our new projects feature ways you can look stylish this season without breaking the bank. Learn how to refashion your clothing, embellish it, and make your own jewelry. Pictured clockwise is Dolin O’Shea’s crochet-embellished refashioned […]
The fine makers over at the Boiler Bar in Oakland, California, are hosting a May Day Party this Saturday, May 2nd, from 8 p.m. “till the flowers wilt.” There will be snake charming, cancan girls, fire and may pole dancing, burlesques, lots of live music, handmade hooch from the Boiler Bar, flaming aerial spectacles, and […]
