Create Retro Art for Your Tiki Bar in a Weekend
Philip Bradley shows how he created two mixed media works inspired by the mid-century WITCO furnishing designs of the ’60s.
Month: July 2015
Power Your Project: How to Choose the Right Battery
There are many types of battery chemistries, and each one has its own different characteristics. So which one to choose? We’ll cover the basic features for each battery type in order to help you decide which one is right for you.
Five Excellent Jimmy DiResta Shop Tips (and Nine Nifty Tips Videos)
Have you seen Jimmy DiResta’s Jimmy Tips videos? I’m a DiResta fanboy, so I watch every video and show that he does, but also being something of a tips collector, I particularly love this series, which is now nine episodes long. You probably already know DiResta from his popular and highly-regarded Make: YouTube show, DiResta. […]
How Henry Bessemer Helped Forge the Age of Steel
While looking for a way to strengthen cannon barrels, Bessemer discovered better ways of making steel.
Review: Sculpey Medium Blend Oven Bake Clay
Polyform released a new addition to their line of sculpting clays: Sculpey Medium Blend. Read on to find out what we thought.
The Quest to Build a Simple Air Quality Monitor
When I asked Bernie War how he liked living in Shanghai, the Miami native said he liked everything about it, except the air. He’s been there for three years. First, he started work on an open source air purifier. Then, he looked at building an air quality monitor. His most recent project, the Ella Assistant, […]
This High-Performance Electric Vehicle Kit Can Be Built in a Week
What started as an idea to produce our own simple, fun, affordable electric vehicle has evolved into a DIY project easily assembled by nearly anyone. The Switch defines a new class of auto — a lightweight, high-capacity, versatile electric vehicle (EV) that requires minimal resources to construct, assemble, and drive.
