They’re every where, they’re cheap – they can be dangerously “fun”. Things to do with disposable cameras! Booby-trapped Magic 8 Ball, turn it over and FLASH! Here’s a simple, but powerful, coil gun made from the flash circuit of a disposable camera, a large cap, a coil of magnet wire and an ink pen shaft […]
I think I might try making flour tortillas this weekend, and this recipe on Homesick Texan looks good. Does anyone have any tips, or is it pretty easy?
Plarchie is an 8-meter squid knitted from plastic shopping bags.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day baking, Julie from Button, button… whips up this great tutorial on how to dye your own sugar. It’s a great alternative to expensive cake decorating supplies!
We asked another woodworking maker we admire, Ben Light, of B.Light Design, to come share some of his expertise with us. He wrote this wonderful introduction to lathes. Thanks, Ben. -Gareth The Lathe The lathe is often an overlooked and under appreciated piece of hardware. I find this hard to believe, because it can produce […]
If you’re looking for a last-minute handmade valentine, check out these cute Wee Li’l Hearts on Whip Up. I like them strung up as a banner.
Veteran Hack a Day writer Caleb Kraft has written a thoughtful response to Phil’s yesterday editorial Why the Arduino Won and Why It’s Here to Stay (which also got a nice mention on the official Arduino Blog). It’s worth reading in its entirety, but the short version—which you’ll appreciate if you’ve ever had a skilled hacker flame you for using an Arduino when a much simpler circuit could’ve done the job—is that those who have the skill-set to do without the Arduino should stop poking fun at those who don’t, and help educate them instead. Hear, hear!
