Sketchup, one of the best 3D drawing apps is now free – “Google SketchUp (free) is an easy-to-learn 3D modeling program whose few simple tools enable you to create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects – even space ships. You can add details, textures and glass to your models, design with […]
The Make Movie Festival was a great success! Phillip Torrone, David Pescovitz, and I worked together to gather all the submissions and explore the internet to find more movies about makers and making things. The movies were shown at the festival on the main stage between presentations. With so many great entries it was hard […]
Amit writes, “Kara and Amit shot a short video documenting what Roomba does when her owners are at work. Watch her clean up NYC streets, ride the subway, buy cupcakes at Magnolia bakery, and more!” Link.
Just proof that everyone loves DIY, Daryl Hannah spent some time at the Swap-O-Rama-Rama at the Maker Faire working with CraftyBitch’s Andrea DeHart to refashion a black slip into a “sassy cocktail dress”. Also, see some of the amazing transformations that day of frumpy muumuu’s remade into cute summer dresses. More post Maker Faire coverage […]
WHiRR – girl loves robot is dedicated to designing and producing robot-themed artwork and paper goods. Pictured above is a non-functional robot sculpture and the process of construction. The robot is a character created by Katharine Miller. She also puts her artwork onto handmade items like magnets, earrings, switchplate covers, and paper goods. Link.
Silas writes, “This guy made his own electric powered RC helicopter. Lots of info, pics, and videos!!” Link.
Lone Koefoed writes, “A knitted, pink tank from the Danish Army (related to the knitted pink motorcycle in Georgia). Part of an art exhibition and created by Marianne Joergensen plus appr 1000 volunteers (knitters) from around the world who knitted the squares 15*15 cm which MJ then stitched onto the tank.” [ Photo via Flickr […]
