Landscape Abbreviated is a kinetic maze consisting of modular elements with rotating planters, which form a garden that is simultaneously a machine. I am interested in the way that simple interventions can make the experience of space dynamic and unpredictable. The planters are controlled by a software program that continuously generates new maze patterns based […]
Yvette from Abernathy Crafts shows you how to take buttons and turn them into a pair of earrings. Do you have some favorite buttons you’ve hung onto in your button jar? Turn them into a pair of earrings you’ll have for a long time.
Ready to get started with metal stamping, but want to see the basic technique in action first? Check out this metal stamping 101 video from Heidi at Hands Occupied to see the tools you’ll need plus the full stamping process!
Last year, when Phil wrote his widely-read Why Arduino Won column, searching “arduino” on the Atmel website didn’t return even a single hit. Since that time, Atmel has started taking notice, linking out to Arduino resources from their “Education” pages, issuing their own press releases to support important Arduino-related events, sponsoring Arduino-themed contests, and more. They joined us at BAMF 2012 and we are looking forward to seeing them, again, at World Maker Faire NY at the end of this month.
Written by Glen Whitney for the Museum of Mathematics In this column, we will wrap up our close look at four-bar linkages. See the Linkages series introduction for the MoMath Linkage Kit, an introduction, and general instructions. Given how difficult it was to construct a linkage that caused one bar to take on four desired […]
By Brookelynn Morris The first time I saw a kokedama string garden was right here, on Craftzine. Being a bonsai and ikebana enthusiast, I was captivated by yet another amazingly beautiful Japanese gardening method. I’ve hung my kokedama outdoors, where it sways a bit in the breeze, and I couldn’t love it more. The steps […]
Before you pull out your sewing machine to start a new project, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the most common types of sewing machine needles so you can make sure that you’ve got the right tool on hand for the job. Luckily, Heather at Feather’s Flights has made the process much easier […]
