Here in NYC, it seems like we skipped right over spring and went directly to sticky, humid summer. And, while I’m sitting here in front of the fan, this blueberry cinnamon coconut milk ice cream recipe is looking pretty darn good. Did summer weather arrive early where you are too? The solution to your sweaty […]
Today, Makey Makey gets a smaller sibling called Makey Makey Go, the latest version of our favorite interface board designed to allow people to quickly take everyday objects and use them to control their computers. The thumb drive shaped device is the second product from Jay Silver and Joylabz, who introduced the first Makey Makey exactly three years […]
Hammers rang on anvils, and the air smelled of forging as the California Blacksmith Association held their Annual Spring Conference in Hollister, California. Billed this year as the Western States Conference instead of just California, blacksmiths came from all over the U.S. and beyond to share knowledge and techniques. Daily hands-on workshops were led by […]
There are lots of types of actuators on robots. You know, the things that make the robot move and allow it to interact physically with the world … grippers, arms, legs, wheels, etc. Unlike wheels or servo-driven arms, linear actuators operate by pushing or pulling along a straight line. There are many potential uses for this, from […]
Love have flowers around but need a place to keep them? Make these handy free standing planter boxes from old wooden drawers!
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: mother’s day pillow, by Jilly Hollmann 15, by Atelier Gwendolyne SORRY NOT SORRY, by ShinyFabulousDarling ATC Flowers, by Polly’s Lady pink stitches, by michellepatterns
Looking for an appropriately crafty project to keep your hands busy while you watch the next episode of Game of Thrones? Why not get started on these crocheted dragon eggs from Christine Advincula of Bad Mushroom! Not only is this a great project for honing your crochet stitch skills, you can even convert the pattern […]
