dishes

Detecting Dirty Dishes with OpenCV

Detecting Dirty Dishes with OpenCV

What happens in a shared space like a hackerspace, where you could have as many as fifty people passing through the communal kitchen in a given day? All those cups start to pile up quickly, I’m sure. Not one to let things get out of hand, London Hackspace member Tom created a solution to combat the problem. True to hackerspace form, he combined different open source technologies to alert the members in the space when a dish has been left in the sink for more than a few minutes.

Ask CRAFT – Modifying Vintage China and Crafty Ethics

Ask CRAFT – Modifying Vintage China and Crafty Ethics

It’s time for the first installment of Ask CRAFT! This week I cover a question from Pollie in New Jersey about adding new elements to vintage dishes, while keeping them food-safe, plus Theri from Ohio writes in with a craft fair ethics question. Don’t forget to email me your crafty conundrums at becky@craftzine.com. If I didn’t answer your question this week, it doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten you! I’ve been receiving some stellar questions and I’m saving some of the best ones for future installments. Keep ’em comin’!

New York Delft

I have an obsession with graffiti. And dishes. And New York. New York Delft by lovegrove&repucci is making me very happy. These high art tablesettings are surpisingly affordable, at least when compared to other high art tablesettings! The classic tradition of Dutch Delft craftsmanship hits the streets of New York City. Presenting the ‘New York […]