Shannon writes – “For years, when I ask my boyfriend what he wants for his birthday, he replies “to blow stuff up.” This year I’ve actually managed to make that happen, and we’re holding a birthday “blow-out” (literally) for him at this weird/cool venue in Hunters/Bay Point this year. Several self-appointed blowing-stuff-up-experts will be on […]
Rick writes – “The AirPOOT Express: How to use an Apple Airport Express as a remote control fart machine. Apple themed April Fools prankery” – Link.
Rick writes – “Boiling eggs that have been wrapped snugly in onion skins, produces beautifully patterned Easter eggs. I never really cared for the usual colourful Easter eggs most people make. They’re too gaudy for my taste. I don’t like the mess involved with making them and I don’t like using all that food colouring. […]
Chris writes – “Build it during the day and light it as soon as it gets dark. This how-to will take you through the collecting of the neccessary items (candle, paper and snow) and the assembly of the product step-by-step (e.g. make the snow balls)” Link.
It’s never to early to start planning for Halloween, Scaryhouse writes – “This is a massive and ever growing list of home haunt, semi-pro haunt, and other Halloween related projects…There really are a lot of haunters out there building great art out of garbage.” Link. Pictured here, our haunted house controller from MAKE volume 03.
John writes “Did you run out and buy a big old string of white LED Christmas lights because you just knew that they were of the sweetest hackability? I know I did, and I’m going to build one of these right lights and keep it with my camera gear. You never know when your going to need a bit of fill light when doing a closeup, shooting a macro image, or just need somthing to make retroreflective things come alive.” Link.
The new ReadyMade blog has some fun projects for Valentine’s day “Everyone’s favorite, or least favorite, day is just around the corner. Here’s how to impress your lover, friend, or family with some hearty DIY treats…” [