June is Ceramics Month
May, Maker Faire, and Reclaimed Materials Month are behind us, and we’re continuing our 2012 materials theme in June by focusing on ceramics.
Month: June 2012
Make Something at the June Synchronous Hackathon
robfitz on the hackerspaces.org blog put out a call for hackerspaces to participate in this month’s global synchronous hackathon. The challenge for the June Synchronous Hackathon is inspired by Adam Savage, the co-host of MythBusters, who gave a talk a couple of weeks ago at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012. In Adam’s talk titled “Why […]
How-To: Tie Dye Drop Cloth Shoes
Turns out, tie dye isn’t just for t-shirts. Make a cute and colorful pair of custom Mary Janes with this tie dye shoe tutorial from Lisa at Condo Blues! I love the appliqued star and the different dye textures. What a fun pair of summertime kicks! Full disclosure: I am also writing a tie dye […]
On Amateurism: Interview With Jack Hitt, Part 2
The second part of a two-part interview with This American Life contributing editor Jack Hitt, about amateurism and the publication of his recent book Bunch of Amateurs.
Cool CNC Lounge Chair Design
To me, Gustav Düsing’s Chair 23D seems like a notable landmark in the development of what Bruce Sterling famously referred to, back in MAKE Vol 11, as “router aesthetics.”
Recipe: Chocolate Bread Pudding
Bread pudding tends to be one of those divisive desserts: you love it or hate it. I’m in the love it camp, and if you’re with me, you’ll want to check out this recipe from Tonya Staab. It includes sweet Hawaiian bread and chocolate, among other things. Really, how can you go wrong? More: Recipe: […]
VW Bus Intercom
Caleb Kraft from HaD built an old skool intercom system for his VW bus out of two old phones. His video, above, shows how you can do it too.