Here’s a good “instructable” on restoring an old coffee grinder. Like the Maker in the how to, I don’t like the electric ones, mostly because they seem to never work well, break, or somehow get lost every year. Next time I spot an old one at a yard sale, I’m going to restore it. Link.
This is a really clever clock, you pop it on a wall or whiteboard, add a marker and it marks out time on the wall, I think this would be a fun project to build. From the site – “Are you the sort of person who projects to those around you an affinity for temporal illustrations? If so everlab’s 1 HOUR CIRCLE is just the thing for you. Simply adhere to the wall, or set on a sheet of paper, and the 1 HOUR CIRCLE will be ready to fulfil its obligation.” [via] Link.
If you are in Seattle on Sunday be sure to check out the Urban Craft Uprising event. It’s a craft sale by indie designers and crafters. “Our mission: We are funky, independent designers with craftitude. We will bring to Seattle, Washington an annual juried show of over 50 vendors whose work is handmade and reflects the current DIY revolution. Our goal is to provide the optimal environment for vendors to showcase their creations and for the public to have the opportunity to buy unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind items.” [via] Link.
Hillary Lang loves her robots. She’s tried felt and wee and now quilted patchwork. We love how this cute guy can stand guard next to anything and give you a happy smile. To create your own cuteness, check out Hillary’s tutorial on how to make your own “Wee”. Trust us, after you see all of Hillary’s work, you’ll see how she’s the ultimate crafty cute expert! Link.
Sometimes you just need to visualize it to get a better idea. Especially when it comes to mixing and matching color. Before you start your next scarf or sweater project, check out the Random Stripe Generator. It’s a great online tool created by a fellow crafter to help you see it, before you make it. And if you don’t like the patterns that are produced, just hit refresh, and you’ll get more options! Link.
Jake writes “When the temperature controller on my $50 garage-sale hot tub failed I balked at springing for another electro-mechanical thermostat so I built this one using junk box parts with the help of that classic: The Engineer’s Mini Notebook – Op-Amp Projects from Radio Shack.” Link.
Here’s an incredible Mad Max style motorcycle made from all sorts of parts from more things than I can identify. There are a few close up photos as well as the bike in action with what I’m guessing is the maker triumphantly motoring along. [