Core77 Design Awards – Open for Entry
The Core77 Design Awards are back for a second year.
Month: January 2012
How-To: Balloon And Yarn Heart Wreath
I’ve seen loads of balloon-and-yarn projects in craft blogland, but this one from Michele Made Me has a new twist … literally. See how she uses a balloon animal approach to making this simple and beautiful yarn heart wreath. [via @SisterDiane]
Gorilla Glass
Reportedly, fully 20 percent—some 200 million—of the world’s mobile devices incorporate a clear cover made of Corning’s Gorilla Glass brand toughened aluminosilicate glass. Depending on the particular test used to make the determination, Gorilla Glass is seven or eight times stronger than the common soda-lime glasses used, for instance, in most windowpanes.
Recipe: Rainbow Fudge
This rainbow fudge recipe from Rock UR Party, the TableSpoon blog, would certainly make a tasty, eye-catching addition to a party table! True to my picky kid roots, I’m pretty sure I’d eat it one color layer at a time. Fair warning: You’ll have to take a few moments to sign up to become a […]
iOS Communicating with Arduino Demonstration
This video featuring Alasadair Allen, author of iOS Sensor Apps with Arduino, is a wonderful demonstration of what’s possible using the Maker Shed’s RedPark Breakout Pack for Arduino and iOS.
How-To: Cluster Pearl Necklace
While most of the time I enjoy the instant gratification of a super-quick craft, I also really love and appreciate projects that require a bit more time and focus. This beautiful clustered pearl necklace from Alicia at Dismount Creative is a great example. While not a difficult project, it’s one that will take some time […]
RGB POV in a Tube
I love this RGB POV in a tube created by rucalgary. There are 64 RGB LEDs spinning around on an aluminum frame, spun by a motor picked up at Princess Auto for $20. I control everything via an ATMEGA1284p microcontroller, as it was one of the only micros that had the memory space I needed […]