10 Tips for Better Measurement
Here are some helpful pointers on measurement to help make sure you do it correctly.
Month: May 2013
How-To: Sewing Hexies On The Go Travel Kit
Pam at Gingerbread snowflakes is a master of orderly crafting, and I just love her travel kit for sewing hexies on the go!
Cruise to Maker Faire Bay Area with Fellow Pedal-Power Enthusiasts
Pedal-power to Maker Faire Bay Area on Saturday May 18th with fellow bicycle enthusiasts. Stay fit, save gas, gain preferred entrance to the faire, and get a special collector’s patch!
Mini Video Game Cartridge Jewelry
Etsy user Jess Firsoff crafted these geeky pieces of jewelry featuring little versions of video game cartridges made from polymer clay.
Couch Potato Perfection: Self-Assembling Furniture
“The idea is that you can buy it in a local store,” explains designer Carl de Smet. “It’s a small package, you put it under your arm, and you carry it home because it’s also super light. Then at home you plug it into electricity,” he continues. Ten minutes later your chair will be ready.
How-To: Bacteria Battery
Did you know you can generate electricity from the “metal-breathing” anaerobic bacteria found in ordinary mud? Having no oxygen to breathe, these bacteria produce energy for their growth by transferring electrons to clumps of rust and other metal oxides, in a process called dissimilatory metal reduction. Dr. Ashley Franks, director of K–12 outreach at the […]
How-To: Ruffled Ice Cream Cones
You can have as many ice cream cones as you want, or make, thanks to this tutorial from Melissa and Kellie of Icing Designs. These faux ruffled ice cream cones look great as a bunch hanging from a chandelier or flying solo.