Champage Cork Place Cards
Do you have a large collection of wine corks, of various brands, at home?
Month: March 2013
Geometric Dog House
Oh Dog Milk, thank you for alerting me to all of the coolest design projects and purchases for DOGS like this stellar geometric dog house by HomeMade Modern. It’s almost as cool as dogs themselves.
Intellectual Property and the Future of @Home Manufacturing
Like it or not, the ability to pirate physical objects and functional electronics is nearly upon us. In this article we devote some time and space to thinking about that possible future, and what might be done to avoid it. Additive manufacturing makes the entire design process “think it up, design or scan it, create it on-site.” So where does the “research to make sure you’re not conflicting with anyone elses existing intellectual property” step come into play? Before or after you hit the print button?
Lego Go-Kart
Simon Burfield, who built a Lego wheelchair, created this sweet go-cart, also built completely out of Lego. Demo of my wife driving the Lego go-kart. It is powered by 16 XL PF motors, 8 rechargeable power functions battery packs. The steering is controlled via an NXT. It uses 20 EXO-FORCE Lego Wheels. I built this […]
Crafty Events: 100 Acts of Sewing at the Lillstreet Gallery in Chicago
Attention Chicagoland crafters: A special exhibition of fiber artist Sonya Phillip’s 100 Acts of Sewing is coming to the Lillstreet Gallery from March 29 – May 19!
What Do Robots, Bananas, and Toys & Games Have in Common?
Here’s a glimpse at some of the projects competing in the second Road to Maker Faire Challenge, presented by Esurance. One lucky maker will receive $2,500 to bring their project to Maker Faire Bay Area on May 18-19 in San Mateo, CA. Enter your project now for a chance to win!
Homegrown Village: Food, Farming, and More
The Homegrown Village at Maker Faire celebrates the fact that farmers and food makers are the original makers. After all, the earliest examples of tool-making and innovation is for the making, hunting, and growing of food. Homegrown Village is back for the 5th year running, and you can still be part of it as a maker, presenter, demonstrator, and, of course, visitor.
