Wall-E the Edinburgh mini Maker Faire
Dale Wood—a maker from Zimbabwe that now lives here in Scotland—has built a life-sized replica of Disney’s WALL-E robot and it’s on display at the Edinburgh mini Maker Faire.
Month: April 2014
The Darwin Toolbox at the Edinburgh mini Maker Faire
I talked to Philip Boeing from UCL about the Darwin Toolbox—an affordable biotechnology laboratory in a compact toolbox-size container that should allow you to get started doing real DIY genetics at home.
Roll up, roll up for the Edinburgh mini Maker Faire
Back for a second year the Edinburgh mini-Maker Faire is bigger and brighter than ever, and I’ll be reporting live from the faire all day here at the Summerhall in Edinburgh.
How-To: Tablet Carrier Bag
Blogging on the go? Indulging in a quiet moment at your favorite coffee shop? Make a cute carrying case for your must-have electronics with this tablet bag sewing pattern and tutorial!
Washington Man Builds Bellagio-Style Dancing Fountain in Front Yard
Spectacular display from kiddie pools, open source software, low-cost parts.
How-To: 5 Minute No-Sew Pillow Covers
Got some shamefully naked pillows on your hands? Cover them up in a hurry with this ingenious 5 Minute No-Sew Pillow Cover tutorial from Creature Comforts.
Color Theory Basics
Whether you’re a quilter, a fashion designer, a painter, a scrapbooker, or any other kind of crafter who works with color, knowing a bit about color theory can help you select and combine multiple colors more beautifully.