It’s great to find that there are more explorations happening between the technology and crafts world, in this case open source computing and embroidery. From the site, “The Open Source Embroidery project brings together programming for embroidery and computing. It’s based on the common characteristics of needlework crafts and open source computer programming: gendered obsessive […]
From the MAKE flickr pool, judyofthewoods.net shows you how to vacuum seal recycled with home-made valves for longer food preservation. Link.
Over at the O’Reilly Radar, Tim points to a couple great travel tips: It’s probably too late for those of you going this year, but the other day, I heard a novel bit of advice from Christine Herron (to Mark Shuttleworth) about travel to Burning Man: bring a gallon of vinegar. Apparently, the dust in […]
In this podcast, Erin Shafkind and I talk about a class that Erin took this summer with Marita Dingus and her work with soft sculpture. Erin introduces her little friend named Little Roy and we take some really great calls! Here are some links to ideas we talked about! House made of trees A dress […]
If you’re in Europe Oct 17-20 join us at the MAKE Faire At Euro OSCON! Phil Torrone: computer, portable device, and gadget hacking. Beth Goza: digital crafting in the virtual world. Nick and Dom Ludlam: open source promise.tv and digital TV hacking. Fabienne Serriere: electronics and computer hacks. Ewan Spence: podcasting projects. Ulrika Ek: crafting, linen, and silk screening. Fernando Botelho: open source computer for the blind. Bert Thomas: electronic gadget hacking. Melissa Coleman and Nadya Peek: spatial awareness with tactile feedback. Usman Haque and Adam Somlai-Fischer: low-tech sensors and actuators. Roger Ibars: self-made objects. Mark Hoekstra: master the stuff around you. Jo Walsh and Schuyler Erle: cutting-edge OS GIS and open geodata work. Link. Use this code (euos05makr) to get 25% off the conference.
Here’s an update on the iPod subway map saga – the MTA wants $500 to license the maps for one year so ipodsubwaymaps.com could once again allow the downloads – I used to make NYC maps for all my devices when I worked there, it’s pretty awful that public transportation maps are not really public. Link.
Surfer Steve has an excellent set of instructions describing how to build your own Surfboard. Everything is documented from shaping, glassing, sanding, and even artwork. [