Super Eggplant’s Tote Bags 101
One of the founders of Super Buzzy (seller of great Japanese fabrics) is Super Eggplant and her tutorial on how to make tote bags is the best. You’ll be making lined tote bags in no time! Link.
Month: August 2006
DIY party lights
Max says, “Today, I was thinking about how I can turn a household bulb into a party light by connecting an embedded computer for my next party in my garage. We will use a SSR (solid state relay) relays to enable common AC household light.” Check out the great video tutorial. Link.
The Soft Electric by Grace Kim
The Soft Electric is an exploration in wearable fashion technology, designed by Grace Kim for her final thesis project at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. Grace knit and felted the caplet by hand and embroidered the piece with conductive thread. The thread carries electric current to LEDs that are beaded into the embroidery. The LED beads […]
New Yahoo Group – mint tin collecting
Chuck let us know he started a Yahoo Group for Mint Tin Collecting. From Chuck,”As of July 27, 2006, I have about 250 different mint tins, including of course the original Altoid mint tins, but also many other company’s tins. I also include in this collection tins that have gum or other candy, so “mint […]
DV camera lens from still camera hack
Joshua says, “Hacking a 35mm still camera lens onto a digital video camera. “ Link.
X-ray plates as record duplication in 1950’s USSR
CatmullRom says, “An interesting story about using old x-ray plates to copy records in the USSR back in the 1950s.” Link.
Fabric Tales – Japanese Fabrics Gallery
The online Japanese fabric store called Fabric Tales has a great gallery featuring user submissions of projects featuring the Japanese fabrics bought at the store. Pictured left is handmade dog collars made by Jacqueline Broussard and right is a Blythe doll “Pura-chan” in a Japanese kimono made by Ryoko. It’s fun to browse through all […]