Spring is definitely in the air here at Make/Craft headquarters, in northern California. It’s time to start thinking about outdoor parties again. And if you’re going to have an al fresco soiree, you might be wanting a piñata! Sure, you could visit the local corner store and buy a donkey or a star, but if […]
MAKE’s Paul Spinrad reports from last night’s Pecha Kucha event in San Francisco.
A quick eBay search reveals that, in fact, used fire hoses are quite readily available, and not very expensive. The bentwood seat would be a little more challenging, but as woodbending projects go, that shape wouldn’t make for a very difficult one. Or you could just use an unbent seat. It’s the work of designer […]
Are you looking for a great kit to introduce your children to making? The BeetleBot, available in the Maker Shed, is a simple kit to make a quick and basic obstacle-avoiding robot – no soldering required!
My daughter Jane told me she wanted to build something “electronic,” and luckily, I had a sample of the Solder: Time kit. It looked like a fun thing to make, and it turned to be so.
Here’s a sweet little pattern and tutorial from Destri of The Mother Huddle for making a purse using bracelets as the handles. The perfect little bag to stuff all those little trinkets and what-nots into that a girl just can’t leave home without… Slips over little arms perfectly, we’ve yet to leave the house without […]
Getting the next generation of crafters started early is important work, but it can also try your patience. The gift of teaching kids how to knit or crochet, though, is hugely rewarding. Check out these tips from our friends at Lion Brand Yarn, and make the most of your efforts to bring kiddos over to […]
