Scratchboard Tutorials
EBSQ has a detailed tutorial on how to draw on scratchboard. There are so many amazing techniques and photos in this tutorial, plus a clear understanding of all the supplies and tools you’ll need. Link.
Month: March 2007
SMD soldering video
Quick like lightning, Andy from Spark Fun demonstrates a neat solder wicking/soldering technique on this SOIC packaged MAX232 chip – We tried to take some video demonstrating how to use solder wick when SMD soldering. While our video production skills could use some work, we hope we get the point across. Unfortunately the MOV files […]
HOW TO – Refilling laptop batteries
Jay writes – Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to “refill” laptop batteries by replacing the Li-Ion cells. By purchasing higher capacity cells than your laptop uses normally, you can super-charge your battery life! Jay’s Technical Talk » Refilling laptop batteries! – Link.
The Sampler’s Goodies
Here’s the cool Sampler box I got for Feb which I’ve been meaning to post up. I Inside are lots of cute indie goods by crafters and artists. Here are some of my favorites: Button and Recipie card set by Susie Ghahremani of Boygirlparty – Link. iPod Nano suede cozy by ipodcrafts.com – Link. All […]
CROQ – New Issue #8
I just got my new issue #8 of CROQ and it’s filled with lots of crafty goodness! Of course, don’t miss a profile piece on our very own Craftie by Marie Kare of the Sampler. There’s also a DIY project on making a wristlet, how to redecorate with almost $0, and a piece on the […]
Museum of Telecommunication
Bre has some great photos from the Museum of Telecommunication, he writes – The Museum of Telecommunication, aka, The Telephone Museum, is a must see for any tinkerer. Run by folks who spent a good chunk of time working for the phone company, this place is a treasure trove of gadgets and telecommunication devices. Rich […]
Needle ‘N Thread Embroidery How-To Videos
Oftentimes you need to really see a stitch created in order to fully understand it. Teresa pointed us to Needle ‘N Thread as a great embroidery resource with Mary Corbett’s Video Library of Stitches. So far there are about 25 videos. Pictured above is the feather stitch tutorial. Link.