Letterpress 101
Here’s a great consolidated list on an introduction to letterpress — what to look for in a letter press machine, how to print, and more. [ via ] Link.
Month: October 2006
HOW TO – Make a Kid’s “Draw Bot”
Finkbuilt has a great draw bot that’s not only a great project for kids, but adults too! Steve writes – “As far as I’m concerned, you’re never too young to start mixing art with robotics. So, next time you and your budding young tinkerers need something to do on a rainy day, you should have […]
Extreme pumpkin carving
Ok, forgot those -other- ways of carving pumpkins, I know what you want, you want extreme pumpkin carving… At what point did the carving of pumpkins turn into a “cute” event? When did boys stop carving pumpkins and moms start? Where did we lose touch with one of the years coolest events? Today we will […]
Plush You in Seattle Oct 6 – Nov 2
If you are in the Seattle area during Oct 6th through Nov 2nd, don’t miss the plush event of the year with the the Plush You exhibit at Schmancy (1932 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98101). The show will feature the plush designs of A LOT of amazing crafters and designers. Don’t miss it! Link.
Powerbook sleeve made from an Ikea towel
A towel, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value – you can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady […]
Homemade Commodore 64 joystick
Here’s a great homemade Commodore 64 joystick made from wood! Matthias writes – “My motivation for this little hack, like many other hacks, was not so much the novelty of building one, but avoiding the expense of buying one. Having a Commodore 64, and not wanting to spend money buying a joystick, I started experimenting […]
CRAFT Book-A-Day Wednesday: In Stitches by Amy Butler
In Stitches by Amy Butler Book Site – Link. Web Site – Link. We’ve all drooled over Amy Butler’s fabrics and patterns and her new book, “In Stitches” is no different. The spiral bound book featuring more than 25 sewing projects is a feast for the eyes. You’ll find yourself in a dilemma just to […]