6 Second Cassette Loop
Ok, who’s going to be the first to make an orchestra out of six second sections of that Hall and Oats song private eyes? I double dog dare you to do it! – Link
Month: January 2007
No Sheep for You – Interweave Podcast with Amy R. Singer
No Sheep for You is a new book out by Amy R. Singer (pictured lower right) who also happens to be the founder and editor of Knitty.com. Amy found out at an early age that she was allergic to wool and her new book, No Sheep for You showcases the alternatives to knitting with cotton, […]
Tin Can Mic
All you need for this is the bit out of a piezo, an 1/8 inch jack and a tin can. You got a simple way to make a mic? Drop a note in the comments! – Link
Modern Mechanix – One Wheel Tank
Modern Mechanix does it again by digging up this exceedingly cool article about the one-wheeled tanks of the future! – Link Look familiar? That’s cause we included a bio of someone doing almost the exact same thing on their own in the Makers book!
Felted Totoros
I grew up watching Hayao Miyazaki movies and loved the movie My Neighbor Totoro. Liz of Felt Cafe moved to Japan last fall and has recently made cute Totoros of all sizes! Also check out her new felt cafe: east+west store on etsy because now it’s stocked with lots of cute Japanese finds. Link.
IR Filter Removal from a Digital Rebel
The Hack-a-Day peeps dig into forums and other nooks and crannies of the internet and find exceedingly cool projects like this one. If you’re into astro-photography, you should check this out. You can make your camera return to normal functions by mounting an ir filter on the front of the camera, so you’ll be alright […]
Chalkboard Paint Extravaganza
Use chalkboard paint on old wine bottles and all sort of objects.