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New in the Maker Shed: Geiger Counter Kit

Commercial Geiger counters can cost hundreds of dollars. With this Geiger Counter Kit from the Maker Shed you can build your own at a fraction of the price! This easy to solder kit can be built in an evening and it works just like you think it would; clicking and blinking in the presence of radiation. Is grandma’s dish collection radioactive? Do bananas give off radiation? Are your granite table tops giving off gamma rays? After you build your own Geiger Counter you’ll be able to find out!

Continue Reading October 13th, 2011 Michael Castor6

In the Maker Shed: Brew it Yourself Root Beer Kit

Looking for some DIY fun for the family? The Brew it Yourself Root Beer Kit from the Maker Shed includes everything you need to brew root beer right in your kitchen. Make up to four gallons of delicious, old fashioned, naturally carbonated root beer at home in your own soda bottles.

Continue Reading October 12th, 2011 Maker Shed14

New in the Maker Shed: Discover Electronics Kit Version 2

Sparkle Labs’ Discover Electronics Kit is back in the Maker Shed and better than ever. New components, documentation, and an accompanying online video course will have you building projects and reading schematics in no time. Everything you need to make a light detector, led flasher, noise maker and more is right in the box.

Continue Reading October 11th, 2011 Michael Castor10

Makeshift Magazine launches

The editors of Makeshift noticed that production, more than at any point in the last century, is occurring at the grassroots. In different cultures it goes by different names: DIY in the US, jugaad in India, jua kali in East Africa, and gambiarra in Brazil. Makeshift seeks to unify these cultures into a global identity.

Continue Reading October 8th, 2011 Brian Jepson

3 DIY Halloween Costumes: Bridesmaids, Zombie Bride & Carrie

Halloween is just around the corner and we want to look amazing without breaking the bank, so I teamed up with Savers to bring you 3 different looks with one trip to the store. Here is my spin on the movie Bridemaids, Zombie Bride with a full make-up tutorial, and the classic horror film Carrie.

Continue Reading October 7th, 2011 Meg Allan Cole2

In the Maker Shed: IR Jammer Kit

You know those people that just love to change the channel on the TV? Put an end to it with this, the IR Jammer Kit from the Maker Shed. Just press the button and you can render infrared remotes completely useless.

Continue Reading October 6th, 2011 Maker Shed8

DIY Missoni Chevron Shoes

Here’s another handmade over store bought project for you to show those who are re-selling this stuff on ebay for an arm and a leg we don’t need ’em. We can make our Missoni shoes!

Continue Reading October 5th, 2011 Meg Allan Cole2

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