DIY T-Shirt Slashing Workshop at Maker Faire This Weekend
You don’t have to hate T-shirts to enjoy slashing them!
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“Your Shoes Are Rubbish”
Makers Charles Duffy, William Gubbins, and Billy Turvey make a compelling case for the claim that “everything you buy is rubbish” in this fascinating video.
How-To: Homemade Bird’s Nest Fiber Dispenser
Kill two birds with one stone, figuratively speaking, by simultaneously getting rid of some leftover fiber and helping your beaked buddies get a cozy start on their nesting efforts with this thoughtful homemade fiber dispenser.
The Upcycled Cotton Monsters of Jennifer Strunge
Artist Jennifer Strunge breathes a ghastly new life into discarded garments and fabrics with these extraordinary plush creations called Cotton Monsters.
Ask MAKE: Are My Gears Metric or Imperial?
It’s fun to salvage gears from old machines for new projects — but how can you tell if they’re metric or Imperial?
Home Hack: Brilliant Foldaway Bed Upcycle
AO at Home transforms a worn sofa bed into a super-stylish bed-in-a-box with this amazing DIY foldaway bed upcycle project!
Upcycled-Computer Christmas Wreath
Louis Pelissier upcycled components from old computers to make a festive, red and green Christmas wreath. He spelled out “Merry Christmas” with keyboard keys, and made a red bow out of Cat5 network cable.