The prolific William Gurstelle has shared over 20 how-tos on the pages of MAKE over the years. Needless to say, he has a lot of materials lying around his workshop, including some relatively expensive clear PVC left over from the Night Lighter 36 stun-gun-triggered potato cannon project that appeared in MAKE Volume 03. He decided […]
Looking to find something for the Olympics fan in your life as the games wind down? Check out this HGTV roundup of creative Olympics arts and prints.
I love a DIY project that helps keep my carbon footprint in check. Design Sponge posted a practical way to make your earth-friendly toothbrush more sustainable and on trend with this wax-dipped how-to.
This Portugese art installation is something to behold. Lots and lots of colorful umbrellas, strung up on wires above a walkway. When the sun shines through them, it’s like walking directly underneath a rainbow! Photographer Patrícia Almeida has more beautiful photos from other places, including Portugal’s Azores islands, Timor, and Carnival (in Brazil, I think).
This clever Lego ROV uses Power Functions motors left exposed to the water, sealed batteries, a Xbox controller, and Dexter Industries NXTbee wireless modules. [via The NXT Step]
The art of paper marbling has been around for a long time. Often you’ll see the covers of books or stationery decorated using this technique. Learn the art of sumi ink marbling on Make: Projects!
Using a patented process that utilizes a special binder and the correct amount of heat and pressure, Raul Lauri has created “decafé”, a new material made from coffee grounds. The resulting products are lampshades that are not only functional, but preserve the color and texture of the coffee.
