How-To: Crocheted Pocket Change Pattern Weights
Our very own Haley posted a great tutorial on making these clever crocheted pocket change pattern weights over at The Zen of Making.
Month: May 2013
Lego Play as Training for Future Engineers
Smithsonian Magazine has a great piece about Lego’s influence on future engineers via its MIndstorms robotics set, and kids’ exposure to basic engineering principles while participating in First Lego League action: A recent Brandeis University study shows that kids who participate in robotics contests are more than twice as likely to pursue a career in […]
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Need some crafty inspiration? Here are some of the cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week!
How-To: Plastic Canvas Cube Earrings
Make a fun, crafty pair of plastic canvas cube earrings with this simple and speedy tutorial!
Christina Sporrong’s Caged Pulse Jets
Taos, New Mexico-based artist Christina Sporrong is a welder, blacksmith, educator, aerialist, illustrator, performer, mayhem creator, and all-around badass. Christina will be bringing her incredible, interactive Caged Pulse Jets to Maker Faire Bay Area, May 18 and 19.
How-To: Floral Body Scrubs
Need last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day? Make your mom a pretty floral body scrub!
FIRST Robotics Competition 2013
Here’s a report back from the 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition that took place in St. Louis, Missouri from April 24 – April 27, along with a slideshow and video of FIRST robots competing in an arena.