Becky Stern forwarded us Jonathan Berger’s simple and useful hack that adds dividers to the Finder sidebar. I use the Finder’s Sidebar pretty heavily, but it was getting to be a mess that could really use some dividers. Solution? Make an empty folder called ” ……………….” and stick it in there. You’ll need a leading […]
Here’s Ryan from the 1-31-08 MAKE NYC meet up – “Mastering pipe mechanics and assembly” This seminar covers using home improvement store variety pipe and fittings to incorporate into your own DIY projects. Covering mostly PVC pipe construction and use, with dabbles in ABS, galvanized and copper pipe use. You’ll see a live demonstration of […]
Craig writes in with this DIY power station (tons of comments on this one…) – My needs were simple; A power strip at my soldering/electronics workstation for my desk lamp, a small stereo, soldering iron, etc.. In addition, I wanted the outlet space to plug in 4-5 bulky low power DC transformers to monthly maintain […]
At the First Friday art walk in Phoenix last night, I came across some lovely work by Mindy Sue Myers. She made this plush AK-47 with all sorts of flowered fabric. I’ll find out more information about her soon, she’s a fiber arts student at Arizona State University. – Link. Update: The piece is called […]
Jenny at Sublime Stitching has some new hoop frames that you can embroider with as well as display your work in without any little screws showing. Available in four sizes and shapes. Link.
“Cloud” by Canadian media artist David Rokeby is a large kinetic installation suspended from the ceiling of the Great Hall in the Ontario Science Center. It’s comprised of 100 sculptural elements arranged in a 10 x 10 grid and is rotated in differing speeds by computer-controlled motors. The effect from the video is wave like […]
Catch this ThreadHeads episode where Rebekah Potter shows you how to make a patchwork fabric bag from recycled clothing. You’ll also get to take a look into the world of recycled art and plastic bags. Related: Plastic Bag Crochet – CRAFT Video Podcast – Link. Plastic Bag Crafts – Link.
