MAKE Asks: Worst Projects
Make: Asks is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.
Month: September 2012
How-To: Small Space Shoe Rack
Keep your shoes organized and within reach with this modern—and delightfully stylish—small space shoe rack tutorial that Megan from Not Martha wrote in collaboration with 3M DIY!
Three New Speakers Announced for Berlin’s EHSM Conference
I really wish I could go to this conference in December… it sounds amazing! The first Exceptionally Hard & Soft Meeting (EHSM) will feature presentations of the brightest DIY achievements. But we do not want to stop at DIY. In fact, we should not, because teamwork is the only way to get the big things […]
Homemade Apple Chips
I just bought a dehydrator so we can get more serious about our fruit drying, but if you’re not ready to take that step, here’s a great tutorial for making homemade apple chips in your oven!
Maker Faire New York: How-To: DIY Anaerobic Chamber/Glove Box
Like a lot of professional-grade scientific equipment, purpose-made glove boxes are spendy, especially if you buy a new one. That’s why I think a lot of hobby, citizen, and just plain ol’ thrifty scientists will be excited about this DIY version from NYU ITP student Nelson Ramon.
Creating a Knitting Pattern
Ever wonder how much work went into creating your favorite knitting pattern? Hilary Smith Callis from theyarniad shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the knitwear pattern design process over on Whip Up! After I’ve published a new pattern, I often talk about my inspiration for the design, but I only focus on what it looks […]
In the Maker Shed: MintDuino Game Pack
The MintDuino Game Pack provides a fun and informative way to learn about the world of Arduino compatible microcontrollers. This exclusive Maker Shed kit give you all the necessary parts and instructions to create your very own 2-player reaction game.