How-To: Make a Tire Swing
Have fond memories of your childhood tire swing? Make one for your kids this weekend!
Month: July 2013
Sonya Clarke’s Afro Abe
Artist Sonya Clarke made this witty modification to a five dollar bill, which she calls Afro Abe, by adding nothing but some embroidery stitches
Maker Camp: Day 3
Maker Camp rolls out its third day projects and makers at 11am PST devoted to two-wheeled fun and bike hacks. The highlight of the live broadcast on Google+ will be an interview with Ismael Plasencia from The Crucible, the world’s coolest metal shop located in Oakland, Calif. Ismael will be showing off some cool projects and sparks may fly so wear your safety glasses.
Short Film Project on a Maker Magician
How often do you see a magician building his own monkeybot assistant using cork, wire, and an Arduino? That’s Mario the Magician, and after receiving rave reviews, filmmaker Kal Toth is looking for funding to take his short (11-minute) film about Mario and turn it into a feature-length documentary.
Making the Future with Arduino — Introducing the Arduino Robot
It’s not only a matter of launching a new product. It’s important to share a story of how a passion for tinkering is helping us explore new, unexpected roads.
DIY Vegetable Garden
LOVE a veggie garden but not sure how to make one yourself? Ramshackle Glam can show you how!
Rivertown Revival Art Boat Contest
Next weekend, on July 20, the historic town of Petaluma, Calif., hosts their annual Rivertown Revival, which bears the tagline “The Greatest Slough on Earth.” The event features aerial acts, performances, music, local foods, $5 weddings, and an art boat contest and race. From the site: Calling all Artists, Makers, Tinkerers, Engineers, Burners, Boaters, Racers, […]