Clip Pin
An Instructables user called timwikander created this Clip Pin, which he describes as “a way to mount a clothes pin to something other than a clothes line,” from just a paper clip, a clothes pin and a rubber band!
Month: December 2011
Lego Reuleaux Triangles
In point of fact, I don’t think the particular rounded triangles built by Instructables user sherrycayheyhey to show off this unconventional Lego technique are quite convex enough to be proper Reuleaux triangles. But the general idea—exploiting the small play in each of a large number of individual joints and, to a small extent, the flexibility of the bricks themselves—could probably be used to make very close approximations. You’d just have to make each side longer by the right amount.
How-To: Felt Applique Winter Scene
I’ve always loved the sweet and charming felt applique projects from Melissa of Checkout Girl. She also makes some extraordinary felt family portraits, that she often reveals in progress on her blog. She has a new tutorial up over on Bugs and Fishes With Lupin for this adorable little winter scene that would be great […]
DIY iPad Cash Register
It’s always interesting to see what people do to adapt technology to suit their needs. Check out this iPad cash register built by Cartel Coffee Labs founder Jason Silberschlag.
Type Up a Painting on the Chromatic Typewriter
Washington-based artist Tyree Callahan modded this 1937 Underwood Standard typewriter to paint with oil on paper. He calls in The Chromatic Typewriter and it’s currently competing in the 2012 West Prize competition.
How-To: Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron
My holiday baking kick is already in full swing. We’ve made a couple of batches of cookies, and I have supplies ready to make our gingerbread houses this week. A handmade apron would be the perfect baking accessory. This cute gingerbread man one from Cathy Gaubert over on Lark Crafts fits the bill! [via @TheLongThread]
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Lots of great pics in the MAKE Flickr pool, this week, many from this weekend’s Make: Tokyo Meeting 07. Also more good stuff from Pete Prodoehl, an acrylic version so the laser-cut plywood living hinge technique we’ve seen so much of lately, bismuth crystals, and some pretty sweet steampunkery from vwgoatboy.