Lotta Jansdotter’s Printing Workshop, Vera in the pool, Raven and Anna Maria Horner contemplate a zipper I just signed up for Heather Ross’s Sewing Workshop January 27-29 at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs – this means two glorious days of sewing labs, demonstrations, inspiration, and nothing but time to actually start and finish a […]
Broadly defined, a Cool Tool can be any book, gadget, software, video, map, hardware, material, or website that has proven utility. The reviews there are not the kind of comparative reviews you’ll find in magazines and other websites, which give pros and cons for each item. Rather, our reviews are outright rave recommendations submitted by readers who swear by the items, telling you why you should use them as well. Think of this book as a very knowledgeable best friend recommending the coolest stuff in no uncertain terms.
Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer? The Supercap Racer, designed by George Albercook, is the latest addition to the Maker Shed’s popular Mintronics line of DIY kits. Simply solder the kit together, add 4 AAA batteries, and you’re ready to race!
Our friends at Workshop Weekend have whipped up the little flyer below (PDF here) and a discount code for MAKE readers registering for their 2-day workshop event in Oakland, CA (Dec 10 and 11, 2011). To get 10% off tuition, enter code MAKEZINE2011 when you register.
The New Arduino UNO Revision 3 has arrived in the Maker Shed! This is a refresh of the wildly popular Arduino UNO that has been updated to allow for for additional functionality and future shields.
How-To: Vintage Glitter Bulb Ornaments It seems like I just wrote our Welcome November post, and with barely a moment to blink it’s already December! The busiest, craftiest, most festive time of the month – and we at CRAFT are ready for it! Stuffed with gift-crafting ideas, winter recipes, and a daily craft-inspired gift guide, […]
Today’s kit giveaway of the Learn to Solder Skill Badge may not be as glorious as some of the other items but we’re giving you 25 of them! In addition, we are throwing in a Variable Temperature Soldering Iron so you and 24 friends can learn to solder together. It’s the perfect giveaway for hackerspaces, schools, or people that really like things that blink (a $79.99 total value.) Here is the review from the issue:
