From the MAKE Flickr pool Pocket-sized decorated his phone to show off the name of his favorite website. He’s also posted an instructable describing the self-powered airbrush/blow-pen technique he used. Looks handy and easy to try – just make sure you don’t inadvertently inhale while painting. Related: Lotek airbrush
MP4 Video | QT Video | HD | Subscribe in iTunes Crafter Dolin O’Shea of Lulu Bliss shows us how to create an embroidery pattern from a photo, in this case a photo of her cute dog Mikey. Dolin’s 101 on Embroidery article is in the current issue of CRAFT:06. Dolin and I have been […]
Cool paper animation. As in analog paper animation, dead tree edition. No Photoshopping. The artist, Javan Ivey, considers computers “dirty cheaters” in this context (and demonstrates an example of “faked” paper cut animation). My Paper Mind [Thanks, Patti!]
When I was heavily into tabletop miniature sci-fi wargaming, the Advair inhaler was a popular component for making futuristic-looking buildings. Here, some LEDs, a paint job, some wire and a project box turn it into a desktop flying saucer light. Advair saucer [Thanks, Patti!]
This R2D2 knit hat from the Craft: Blog was just too geek-chic to not cross-post here. Attention knitters who love me… R2D2 Knit Hat Pattern – Link
Looks like there’s a new award in town for the crafting world and it’s called the Plummies. Vote for all your crafting favs from now until August 31. Winners will be announce on Sept 1. Link.
