School Gear from Thrift Store Jeans
I’m Heavy Duty posts about the love of making and how school gear and fashion accessories can be easily made from thrift store jeans. Link.
Month: September 2007
Defconbots autonomous sentry gun
Kevin Hjelden and his friend Joe built this autonomous shooter for this year’s Defconbots competition. They described the build before they started: The electronics for this project are going to be relatively simple as well. To control the three servos (pan + tilt + firing), we are going to use the Pololu 8-channel servo controller. […]
Fall Jewelry Guide and Contest at Indie Fixx
Jen at Indie Fixx has her Fall Jewelry guide ready for you to check out! She’s gathered lots of great handmade finds. I love these crochet circle pendants by Wendy Mink Jewelry. Link. There’s also a contest to win one of Megan Auman’s stunning sterling sterling on steel pendant necklaces. This contest end Sept. 11th […]
Mechanical Package magazine – 1930’s DIY
Ryan writes – A short-lived 1930’s DIY sibling of Modern Mechanix and surely a predecessor of Make. Except they used Model T parts instead of Altoids tins. Mechanical Package magazine – 1930’s DIY – Link.
Manos del Uruguay Yarn
Casey of Quesedilla Craft has started a Flickr group featuring projects made with Manos del Uruguay Yarn, a fabulous yarn made by a women’s cooperative in Uruguay. Pictured above is a scarf made by maansloep. Read more about this amazing yarn in her blog post here. Link.
Indie Sacramento: Call for Crafters
Sacramento’s largest indie/ alternative craft fair will happen Saturday, December 1st. Right now there’s a call for crafters, sponsors, and swag for the swag bags. Applications and contact form can be found on the Indie Sacramento web site. Link.
Dorkbot DC, Sept 10, 2007
Next Monday is the next meeting of Dorkbot DC. It looks to be a great event. Above is the PDF flyer, if you want to download and distribute. This will be our first meeting out of our old home, Provisions Library. This meeting will take place at the Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National […]