Andrew Salomone uses a hacked knitting machine from the 80s to “print” digital images into knitted garments. At World Maker Faire New York 2011, Andrew demonstrates the knitting machine and shows off its creations including a sweater with Bill Cosby’s face.
http://andrewsalomone.com
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/09/machine_knitting_a_cosby_sweat.html
music by i am jen
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Get geared up for circuit-making- check out Collin’s list of tools no electronaut should be without!
Did you ever want to upgrade your bread-boarded circuits to something more permanent? Or maybe you’ve got a hankering to make your own metal Jelwery? Today Sylvia will show you how you can do both with super simple copper etching. More info: http://wp.me/p1CIX9-tbq
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A true classic for DIY synth makers & circuit benders, the Atari Punk Console can kick out some ear-catching square waves. It’s easy to build and a lot of fun to play around with. It may be challenging to make traditional music with an APC, but hey – there’s enough of that around already, right?
Avatar’s special effects innovator Glenn Derry hacks together blockbuster filmmaking tools. Learn more about Glenn Derry and his homebrew virtual camera in MAKE Volume 27. https://makezine.com/27
Mid-century modern is such a gorgeous era and is permeating the design scene. In this CRAFT video Meg makes a midcentury atomic age clock and starburst wall piece.
More info: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/09/atomic_age_clock.html
In this episode of Sylvia’s Super Awesome Mini Maker Show, Sylvia builds the Monochron clock kit. Pick yours up in the Maker Shed: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKAD17&Click=37845
