Mozzwald writes – “Found this page about how to make a Large vacuumform table for molding. I remember seeing a small version on here before and thought this would be helpful as well. The site has plenty of other how-to’s on making molds for costumes.” – Link.
Here’s how to extract DNA from peas (or just about anything else) using meat tenderizer for enzymes, water, rubbing alcohol, salt and a blender – Link.
Chris writes – “With an Ethernet “splitter”, you can simultaneously connect two computers (or other network devices) on one Ethernet cable. You can buy Ethernet splitters for approximately $ 20.00 USD but you also can make your own. Context: One office, one ethernet jack and two computers, or One living room, one ethernet jack and […]
Crafter and artist Julie Smith gave us the scoop on the opening party of “Message to Pretty” (MAKE post here), the Chicago Art vs. Craft show going on now through June 10th which features the works of Elisabeth Doherty (amigurumi), Erinn Kennedy (paintings), Julie Smith (amigurumi), and Olivia Ortego (paintings) . Julie says, “Message to […]
For years I have wanted to travel to the National Stationery Show held in NY each Spring. This is the place where artists show off their various paper goods for buyers and wholesalers to stock them up in stores. This year there looks to be lots and lots of really beautiful paper goods (cards, wrapping […]
Davidmerrill writes – “Have you ever looked at a chip that’s smaller than your fingertip, and has no pins, and wondered how you could ever possibly hand-solder it?” Here’s how! – Link.
RadioRental writes – “Headphone jacks are half mechanical and half electrical. General use on the mechanical side can have detrimental effects on the electrical which is designed to carry current not physical load. If you find the audio cutting out when you wiggle the headphone jack then there is a very simple fix, re-solder the […]
