HOW TO – Yarn Mosaic Lampshade
Crafty Chica shows us how to create this offbeat and hyper-colorful lampshade from handspun yarns. I absolutely love the swirly pattern she created and am dying to try this in my own home!
Month: July 2008
A Mad Tea {Towel} Party
The humble tea towel comes into its own at Cincinnati’s Nicholas Gallery, in their current show A Mad Tea {Towel} Party. 25 artists from all over the world have put their spin on this fun yet functional canvas, including Eleanor Grosch, Sigrid Calon, and Creative Thursday. A Mad Tea {Towel} Party Open now through July […]
Hand-powered radio broadcaster
Robert writes in to point out the P2P Radio Broadcaster – Remember those little pirate radio stations in the 80’s? Enter the p2p radio broadcaster by Juan Esteban Rios, this little device provides a means to transmit audio content to local radio receivers, and by having the listeners act as peers, the network can be […]
HOW TO – Fairy Dress
Wee Wonderfuls shows us how to stitch up this sweet fairy dress, perfect for kids who love to play dress-up.
Help Mythbusters recreate Archimedes’ death ray
MythBusters needs volunteers to attempt another recreation of Archimedes’ legendary solar death ray. David writes – Because it’s been so popular with our viewers, this will be our third attempt at a story called Archimedes Death Ray. The myth is that the [Greek] army defended themselves from invading [Roman] ships by lining the shores with […]
Makemake is now a planet
Daniel writes in with the goods news about the the Kuiper belt object formerly known as (136472) 2005 FY9 – it has been rechristened Makemake and classified as a dwarf planet and plutoid by the International Astronomical Union. Makemake has appeared here before and we welcome this new addition to the universe of making. According […]
Last Hope picksets
Toool has designed two laser-engraved lock picksets to commemorate the 7th and final Hackers On Planet Earth conference – It is called ‘the last hope’ emergency pickset, and the main idea is to carry it in your wallet. You will most likely use it when you lost your keys, or when you are assisting others […]