Sewing Machine (recommended but optional)

Beanbag DSLR Pod

Beanbag DSLR Pod

I learned the single most valuable photography tip in the late eighties from my company’s staff photographer – a large beanbag makes a superb photographic “tripod.” It’s sturdier, lighter, simpler to use, and more versatile than most three-legged supports.

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NFC-Enhanced Slip Case for Smartphones

NFC-Enhanced Slip Case for Smartphones

Once you have all the materials gathered, this project should take about an hour to complete (or slightly more, depending on your sewing skills). You’ll learn how to make a slip case for any smartphone but the magic is in the ability to utilize NFC (near-field communication) stickers and near-field radio-frequency blocking fabric to create […]

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