Yuri Zupancic’s Microchip Paintings
Perfect for the electronic engineer with an appreciation for art, these awesome Microchip paintings are created by Yuri Zupancic. [via CRAFT via Dudecraft]
Month: March 2011
DIY Smartphone Car Mount
When it comes to mounting a smartphone on your dash there are plenty of commercial solutions out there for you to choose from. The unfortunate thing about trying to find the right mount for your device is that you’ve probably also put it in a case. If you can’t seem to find the right commercial solution you might consider checking out this low profile DIY gadget mount from Instructables user Mike73. It’s minimalist construction accepts the extra bulk from the case while supplying an unencumbered view.
Inexpensive and Readily-Available DIY Laser Dyes
My friend and fellow DC Dork, Jon Singer, does a lot of laser research and experimentation at the Joss Research Institute. This week, he sent me a link to a new article he’d posted, a report of his findings on lasing various fountain inks, invisible ink, “optical whitener,” and other readily-available materials, for creating DIY […]
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw: Squid Glass by craftinomicon, faux-leather macramé belt by mainly, and Mr. Deer Moosestachio by Anatomically Incorrect Creatures.
Car puts spare tire to use
This 1950s newsreel shows a car that was modded by its owner to deploy its spare tire as a tight-spot parking assist. (Thanks, Lew!)
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
This week in the MAKE Flickr pool we saw:
How-To: Nutella Meringues
Just … yes. Nutella Meingues by Cream Puffs in Venice. [via luvinthemommyhood on Pinterest] More: Nutella Cheesecake How-To: Nutella Thumbprint Cookies How-To: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread