Love Rock: Faux Stone Jewelry
An easy way to get the look of stone jewelry without all the hard work of carving the real thing!
Month: March 2015
How-To: Fancy Faux Agate Coasters
If you’re going to use coasters, make them mini works of nature-inspired art! Wow your guests with a set of fancy DIY faux agate coasters. Polymer clay is a delightfully versatile material to have around the craft room, and, in addition to the usual beads and jewelry, it can also be used to create tons […]
Wacky and World-Class New 3D Printers at Midwest RepRap Fest
This past weekend, Goshen, Indiana played host to the third annual Midwest RepRap Fest (MRRF — pronounced “merf”). Goshen is also the home of SeeMeCNC, who organize MRRF — explaining why a world-class event like this takes place in such a remote location. SeeMeCNC’s hand in the event could not be more obvious than when looking out over the room […]
Speak Friend and Enter this Hidden Lord of the Rings Door
Descend the stairs to find this enchanted movie replica of Elvish craftsmanship. This touch sensitive door leads not to the Mines of Moria but to a basement home movie theater. It fits evenly within the frame of the door and remains concealed in its dormant state until someone with secret knowledge awakens the door to […]
Pattern Play: Dutch Wax-Inspired Paper Printing
Love the bold patterns and saturated colors of Dutch wax fabrics? Make your own eye-catching patterns with this Dutch wax-inspired paper printing technique! Our favorite DIY inspirations often come from global traditions, Dutch wax fabric being a beautiful case-in-point. With its origins in Javanese batiks and ties to Dutch printing techniques, Dutch wax is beloved […]
DIY Tea Infused Candles
Turn your favorite teas into scented candles with this clever tutorial from Francesca of Fall For DIY.
Taulman3D Releases New, Super Strong Nylon Filament
Tom Martz of Taulman3D joined the crowds at the Midwest RepRap Fest this past weekend in Goshen, Indiana. While there, Tom took to the stage to present his company’s brand new Alloy 910, a high-strength nylon filament. Alloy 910 came about after Taulman’s corporate clients asked for a stronger nylon formulation with less flexibility than […]
