How to Safely Use a CNC
UK electronic and mechanical store RS Components created this handy guide to operating a CNC in a safe manner, with a focus on operating a CNC you built yourself. Click the image to see it full sized.
Month: July 2013
Carousel Animals, Handmade Helmets, and More at Kingsport Mini Maker Faire
Last Sunday marked Tennessee’s second annual Kingsport Mini Maker Faire. The event included hovercraft, wood carving, belly dancing, and even hand-carved wooden carousel animals! Check out some snaps from the day.
Hand Embroidered Tentacular Bag
Writer and broadcaster Jamimah Knight produced this impressive piece of needlework she calls a Tentacular Bag.
How-To: Recycled Grocery Totes
I’m loving this recycled grocery totes tutorial from Dana on MADE–such a great way to turn plastic bags into something that can be used again and again!
Simple Tips for Using Glass Paint
Take the guess work out of glass paint for good with these simple tips for using glass paint.
Today on Maker Camp: Squishy Circuits and Wearable Tech
Diving deeper into this week’s “Make the Future” theme, today on Maker Camp we’ll explore circuitry and wearable technology with electrical engineer, Matthew Schmidtbauer who will tell us all about squishy cirucuits. We’ll also be joined by wearable technology designer Grace Kim and experience designer Fashioning Technology author Syuzi Pakhchyan.
Urine Luck: Turning pee Into Power
Scientists working at England’s Bristol Robotics Laboratory have developed a technique for converting urine into electrons, enough to power a cell phone.