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Steampunk Mr. Potato Head!
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To see the world inside a toilet paper roll...
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/08/to_see_the_world_inside_a_toilet_pa.html
It's a dreary, rainy day here in Virginia. Stuck inside the house, if I had young kids, this would make a fun activity, the kids probably tittering the whole time about building worlds inside of toilet paper tubes. We've covered Anastassia Elias' work here in the past, but it bears repeating.
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Creating a computer-controlled sewing machine
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/08/creating_a_computer-controlled_sewi.html
This enterprising maker bought an el cheapo sewing machine and added a heavier-duty DC motor and a Parallax Propeller microcontroller. With the new motor, the MCU, a motor controller, and some sensors, this cheap machine acquires all sorts of high-end control and sewing features.
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How-To: Make an engagement ring
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/08/how-to_make_your_own_engagement_rin.html
When I got married, many, many moons ago, my wife and I designed our own rings and worked with the jeweler who made them. It was a wonderful experience and the rings became even more deeply encoded with meaning.
Software developer Matt Katz got even more hands-on with the romance tech by fabricating his fiance's engagement ring out of some white gold, a few flecks of rose gold, and a Moissanite gemstone. Such a thoughtful, handcrafted offering will surly be treasured in an extra special way. On his blog, Matt documents the build process. The resulting ring is quite lovely. Congrats to Matt (and the lucky lady)!
How to make an engagement ring
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CNC sewing machine
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/cnc_sewing_machine.html
MAKE pal Andrew Lewis, who's part of the Upcraft.it team, created this Arduino powered, servomotor actuated sewing machine:
The servos are attached to an Arduino that is programmed to operate in one of three modes:
1) Basic Zigzag - This duplicates the functionality of the original zigzag machine.
2) Pattern Mode - Choose from one of 10 preset patterns stored in the Arduino's memory.
3) Full CNC - Connects directly to a computer via USB, and accepts custom pattern instructions from the machine. In this mode the machine can control fabric and needle direction, so with some clever thinking I should be able to program it to do letters and numbers.
It's still a work in progress and Andrew promises more updates as he develops the idea further.
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QR-code p8tches back in stock
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/qr-code_p8tches_back_in_stock.html
After a long wait, Makers Market seller John Young of West Chester, PA (aka Tikaro) finally has his coveted QR-code "p8tches" back in stock, and with several fancy new designs. Besides the velcro-backed patch itself, each p8tch comes with a unique user ID and password that lets you redirect its hard-coded URL to any personal URL you want, whenever you want, as many times as you want.
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Sew-through PCBs for soft circuit designers
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/06/sew-through_pcbs_for_soft_circuit_d.html
Meredith Scheff' has developed a clever way to make flexible PCBs with conductive pads that can simply be sewn through with conductive thread, or soldered onto like traditional PCB pads. She has inexpensive starter kits for sale in Makers Market.
StarBoards are an easier way to make soft circuit projects. Totally flexible, StarBoards are iron-on PCB (printed circuit boards) that you can sew through with a sewing machine and conductive thread. They can also be soldered on directly with regular wire or hand stitched. Because you sew right through the pads, your connection is made with the stitch and it minimizes the need for knotting the thread.
This kit includes everything you need to finish a simple soft circuit project, or add to an existing one.
- 3 amber LED only boards
- amber LED/resistor combo board
- 9v battery snap on leads
- battery lead breakout board
- 10 feet of conductive threadThe battery leads are pre-soldered onto the board- making this kit solderless if you use it as-is.
All you have to do is iron on, stitch together, and light up!
Meredith used a StarBoard to make this cool North-Finding LED skirt:
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Giant Doilies
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Katie Wilson @ CRAFT writes:
Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Crafts | Digg this!I randomly stumbled upon New York artist Jennifer Cecere's giant Doilies while looking for images of drawn lace (oh internet, how I love you). Needless to say they are arresting and demand investigation. Made from ripstop nylon and acrylic, these delicate behemoths range in size from 4' to 20' and connote a range of associable imagery, from giant spiderwebs to dreamcatchers to snowflakes.
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RSS icon throw pillow
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I bought one of these RSS throw pillows from Justin almost a year ago when Becky hit it in a Flickr pool round-up on CRAFT. It was a steal then at $15, and it looks like Justin has only marked it up a little bit in the meantime, to $19.99, which is still a great price. Mine is a year old, has seen daily use on my living room couch, and still looks great. Comfy, too.
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North-finding LED skirt
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/05/north-finding_led_skirt.html
Meredith Scheff shows off her LED compass skirt at Maker Faire Bay Area 2010 in this week's CRAFT Video.
Meredith sells a solderless "Star Board" soft circuit kit based on her sew-through circuits technique, which includes everything you need to get started on a project like this.
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In the Maker Shed: Fashioning Technology
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/05/in_the_maker_shed_fashioning_techno.html
Grab a copy of Fashioning Technology if you're ready to take your craft projects to the next level? With "smart" materials, unorthodox assembly techniques, and the right tools, you can create accessories, housewares, and toys that light up, make sounds, or do even more.
Fashioning Technology offers jargon-free primers and lots of how-to projects that will have you making -- and even wearing -- functional works of art. This book demonstrates how to blend sewing and assembly techniques with traditional electronics to assemble simple circuits using conductive thread, solder joints for snaps, and switches for buttons. With the sewing machine as a viable substitute for the soldering iron, you can craft a new generation of objects that are interactive, quirky, and fashion-conscious.
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Quick n' dirty biltong maker
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/05/quick_n_dirty_biltong_maker.html
Twitterer @monkeysailor (aka Andrew Lewis) posted links to photos of his el cheapo mini biltong maker.
@make @craft Behold! $2 and 15 mins of awesome biltong making goodness! http://bit.ly/9ldBZz
What on earth is biltong, you ask? Let's ask Wikipedia:
Biltong is a kind of cured meat that originated in South Africa. Many different types of meat are used to produce it, ranging from beef through game meats to fillets of ostrich from commercial farms. It is typically made from raw fillets of meat cut into strips following the grain of the muscle, or flat pieces sliced across the grain. It is similar to beef jerky in that they are both spiced, dried meats, but differ in their typical ingredients, taste and production process. The word biltong is from the Dutch bil ("rump") and tong ("strip" or "tongue").
I like the way he hangs the meat inside the curer.
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Cook Your Meat in a Beer Cooler: The World's Best (and Cheapest) Sous-Vide Hack
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Cook Your Meat in a Beer Cooler: The World's Best (and Cheapest) Sous-Vide Hack @ Serious Eats via Kottke.By this point, there is absolutely no question that the method of cooking foods at precise low-temperatures in vacuum-sealed pouches (commonly referred to as "sous-vide") has revolutionized fine-dining kitchens around the world. There is not a Michelin-starred chef who would part easily with their Polyscience circulators. But the question of when this technique will trickle down to home users—and it certainly is a question of when, and not if—remains to be answered.
The Sous-Vide Supreme, introduced last winter, and of which I am a big fan, is certainly a big step in the right direction. But at $450, for most people, it still remains prohibitively costly. In an effort to help those who'd like to experiment with sous-vide cookery without having to put in the capital, a couple weeks ago I devised a novel solution to the problem: Cook your food in a beer cooler.
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Super Mario Bros. Piranha Plant Sculpture
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/super_mario_bros_piranha_plant_scul.html
Jaime Margary sculpted this Piranha Plant for his garden, proving that Super Mario Bros + Sculpey = Awesome. [via neatorama]
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Bowls molded from produce, colored to match
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I think I might not like these simple ceramic bowls from Austrian designers mischer'traxler so much if not for the fact that they are also carefully color-matched to the piece of fruit or veg from which they are cast. [via NOTCOT]
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Han Solo carbonite soap
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/han_solo_carbonite_soap.html
With soap this cool you'll seriously consider the state of your personal hygiene before you resort to using it. Although, what better way to get rid of the grime after a long afternoon of LARPing than with a hand-crafted recreation of the famous Han Solo in carbonite prop from Empire Strikes Back in soap? [via Geeky Gadgets]
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B-Roll: One Creative Thing a Day (Day 032/3D Zoetrope Experiment)
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You may remember Charlie Visnic (Fullerton, CA). We posted about his 64 (Video) Fingers project, software he developed for the monome hardware controller. He recently emailed to tell us about his latest project, a website he calls "B-Roll: One Creative Thing a Day:"
I am attempting to do one creative project a day as well as quit smoking at the same time, and today marks my first month! Recent projects have include Thomas Allen-inspired sci-fi pop-up book cover art, a praxinoscope made from old cigarette packs, a sculpture of a half octopus/half orca, cold cathode light painting, analog modular synth patches, interview profiles with interesting people I meet, and a random assortment of other mixed media art projects. I was inspired by by mapmap from the Dustbreeding.com who accomplished a full year of projects not too long ago. It's my goal to get there as well, and I feel good about it. Thanks for checking me out!
Great job, Charlie. And good luck with the smoking cessation. I've been there! Tough stuff. What a great, and positive way to see yourself through.
Today's (April 8, Day 32) project was the above "3D Zoetrope Experiment," built with toothpicks, glue, printed images, and constructed on an LP and turntable:
32 frames of video spinning at 45 rpm filmed with a camera at 24 fps with a high shutter speed = magic. I filmed it with my 7D and the rolling shutter was a major issue for this experiment, so everything looks like its leaning over to one side. Still, it looks pretty cool in my opinion. Also the audio you hear in the video is the actual audio that goes with the video clips on the record.
B-Roll: One Creative Thing a Day
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Dr Martens: The craft of an iconic shoe
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Dr Martens: The craft of an iconic shoe, Steve writes -On April 1, 1960 the first pair of Dr. Martens was produced by the Griggs factory in the village of Wollaston in central England. Eight eyelets, ox blood red with distinctive yellow stitching, the design was dubbed "1460" after the date of its creation. More than one hundred million pairs of Dr. Martens have been sold since that first pair was unveiled 50 years ago, although there are now some two hundred and fifty different models, from golden to fuscia, floral to custom patterned. To help celebrate reaching landmark Dr. Martens invited a few of us bloggers (including the lovely Disney Roller Girl, Dapper Kid, The Clothes Whisperer) up to their Wollaston factory to help cover the event. Over the next few days I will look at the brand's anniversary campaign and share my favourite models for AW10 but for the benefit of brightening up your Monday evening, I want to offer you a little shoe and factory porn...
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How-To: Tackle Box Planter
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/how-to_tackle_box_planter.html
A new month means a new theme on CRAFT, and we're proud to announce that April is all about gardening! First up is this tackle box planter by Andrew Salomone, which shows you how easy it is to transform an old tackle box, tool box, or suitcase into a tiered home for some plants. Check back all month at CRAFT's projects section with a new DIY Bloom project each weekday.
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Papercraft penguin bomb!
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/papercraft_penguin_bomb.html
Over at Make: Japan, Takumi Funada found this delightfully cute papercraft penguin that springs from a flat stack of paper to a 3d model when you drop it. It was designed by Haruki Nakamura, the papercraft genius whose work we have covered before.
The patterns are for sale, but apparently only in Japan. Here's a video of a similar penguin, that shows the release mechanism in the bottom:
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NYC health officials decide to allow beekeeping
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NYC health officials decide to allow beekeeping...Beekeepers in New York City no longer have to keep the honey of their labors a secret. The city's Board of Health decided Tuesday to allow beekeeping in the city after a long ban. Some New Yorkers have secretly tended beehives on rooftops and in backyard gardens for years in defiance of city regulations. The health code had placed honeybees in the same category as other creatures that are deemed too dangerous or venomous for city life, including hyenas and venomous snakes.
And more @ the NY Times...New York City is among the few jurisdictions in the country that deem beekeeping illegal, lumping the honeybee together with hyenas, tarantulas, cobras, dingoes and other animals considered too dangerous or venomous for city life. But the honeybee's bad rap -- and the days of urban beekeepers being outlaws -- may soon be over.
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March 19 2010, 11:08pm | More »
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Cool Idea: Bannister ropes
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/03/cool_idea_bannister_ropes.html
Image courtesy W.R. Outhwaite & Son, Ropemakers.
Depending on where you live, this may be old hat for you, but I've lived 30 years on this earth and never seen a rope bannister before. And I just finished remodeling my staircase too. Besides being less expensive, easier to ship, easier to install, and way more interesting than a rigid handrail, a rope bannister is an awesome excuse to do some classic knotwork and play with giant-gauge rope. I'm pretty sure that's a Matthew Walker knot (Wikipedia) there in the end of that one.
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Electric cupcakes
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/03/electric_cupcakes.html
Several years ago, my then science department head and former 9th grade science teacher was retiring. Bob Webster brought me many useful and entertaining ideas. He had our whole department making wikis to share information in the early 00's. Through him, I learned more about computer repair, web design, programming and electricity. He helped me to cultivate a positive environment encouraging kids to work with and understand concepts that many find intimidating. So what to bring to his party? Electric Cupcakes, of course!
The cupcakes themselves were a standard, dairy free affair, with rice milk substituted for cow milk and margarine for butter. The frosting was also made without butter, and tinted with food coloring. On top I coated them all with a neutral white frosting. Next came the fun part - schematic symbols. Looking around, I found a good set of example symbols in the Chaney 33 in 1 Electronics Kit workbook.
It was a fun project, and a few people at the party noticed the symbols on the cupcakes. Taking pictures of them at the time and sharing them in the MAKE Flickr pool helped create a record of these geeky perishables from days gone by. Designs like this would be neat to try with the Makerbot and its' Frostruder attachment.
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March 7 2010, 1:30pm | More »
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Scientific cookie round-ups
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/03/scientific_cookie_round-ups.html
I didn't know such a thing as scientific cookies existed, or even that a round-up (or two) were needed to show off all the flavors and possibilities that creative people have come up with. But now I realize I was living in the plain white flour and possibly moldy pantries of mundane cookiedom. Why make a star sugar cookie when you can make a sugar cookie atom?
Luckily, Ms. Humble of Not So Humble Pie is blogging about all the geeky baked goodies she can find, and she's gathered them up in two (so far) round-ups. Of course our inspired cooking pals over at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories are included!
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Guitar slide from glass bottle
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We've discussed numerous methods for making a cup from a glass bottle, but I don't recall seeing anyone use the neck before. Brookelynn from CRAFT has us covered, though, with this guitar slide made from a wine bottle:
One interesting historical example of upcycled crafting is the bottleneck guitar- or as it is now widely known, slide guitar. The unique resonant sound of slide guitar was originally formed by playing with a glass bottleneck over one finger and running the slide up and down the strings. While the materials for making slides have evolved, bottles are still a popular choice of material. We were given one, and as it has been used over the years, the piece has developed some lovely scratches that give the glass beautiful character. Slideplayer.com has two great ideas for making your own, including a "Burning Twine" method that sounds really cool (and drunkenly dangerous).
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CRAFT weekly recap
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/craft_weekly_recap_43.html
This week on CRAFT we saw:
Articulate Matter - A Sculptural Web Comic
The Making of David Ellison's Tables
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Maker Business: Jenny Hart's "Crafting a Business" column
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/maker_business_jenny_harts_crafting.html
Illustration (by Alicia Traveria) for "The Many Arms of Promotion," by Jenny Hart, Venuszine.
Our pal, Jenny Hart, of Austin's Sublime Stitching, has a monthly column called "Crafting a Business with Jenny Hart" over on Venuszine. There's a lot of information here that's applicable to any type of crafting/maker business.
It seems to me that somewhere between working average day jobs and having your own successful business, there would be a scary transition. How did you handle that? Any tips for crafty women who would like to do the same but who don't have the courage?You bet it was scary. Lost sleep, constant worrying, and seemingly endless work at two jobs: my day job and my dream job. It still is scary. But the scary part is different now. Attempts at making bigger strides, having more demand than resources to meet those demands, managing money wisely, and trying to find financial backing and business people in the industry who get the DIY movement (psst ... they don't) to possibly partner with. I've often felt very much like running a successful business is discovering the emperor has no clothes. Only, you're king at your own company, which means you're the one feeling naked.
From: Starting a small business is all about being innovative and savvy and learning from mistakes
What professional advisers should a small-business person hook up with at the beginning?Every business will eventually need a lawyer and an accountant, but small businesses can often do without either for a while. A lot will depend on the kind of business you're running. If you need to incorporate right off the bat or have copyright, trademark, and/or patent concerns, then you'll want a lawyer right away. Even small service firms are wise to have a lawyer available for assistance with wording contracts, partnership agreements, and so on, though you can get a long way on the advice of books, small-business resource centers (many states have government-funded programs to help entrepreneurs with basic contract templates and such), and the occasional e-mail or phone call to a lawyer just to make sure your T's are crossed and your I's dotted. As for accounting help, if you're like us and start out as a partnership (the equivalent of an LLP in the U.S.), you can probably get away with just having a bookkeeper (which is a lot cheaper than an accountant), but if and when you incorporate, you'll need an accountant for sure.
From: Knowing how and when to hire a good adviser
You can read all of her columns to date here.
More:- Maker Business: Magnolia Atomworks, part 3
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In the Market:
Ultimate Embroidery Kit $30.00
Have you learned how to embroider yet? This kit will teach you how to get started even if you've never held a needle and thread. Unique, quality supplies all in one tidy package that will have you set for stitching not just one, but hundreds of possible projects. Even better: your kit will be lovingly hand-assembled for you in Austin, Texas.
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CRAFT weekly recap
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/craft_weekly_recap_42.html
This week on CRAFT!
Spring Classes at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn
and this gem from the CRAFT Flickr pool.
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More on signwriting
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/more_on_signwriting.html
In response to my "Lost Knowledge" column on sign painting (aka signwriting), one of our readers, peterman921, himself a signwriter from Southern, Oregon, sent us links to some YouTube videos of the craft. The one above is by Alicia Jennings, aka monkeysign123 on YouTube, a big rig 'striper and signwriter from the Great Northwest. This video of her painting on glass, viewed from the opposite side, so perfectly captures my childhood experience of seeing a signwriter at work while getting my hair cut, as recounted in my piece.
Monkeysign123's YouTube Channel
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Sriracha embroidery
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/sriracha_embroidery.html
This really belongs on CRAFT, in fact, in was on CRAFT, posted by the inimitable Brookelynn Morris, but also being addicted to this stuff (and knowing many geeks who also have the habit), I couldn't resist posting it here. A friend of mine, a real ethnic food connoisseur, turned me on to Sriracha hot sauce decades ago. He spoke about it in such rhapsodic tones, I just had to try some. Endless bottles of it have since rotated through my cupboard ever since. They must put crack in it or something, because soon, you're putting it on everything, for an instant party in your mouth, a very spicey party in your mouth.
Brookelynn writes:
One of my flickr contacts, christ(ine), posted this perfectly rendered sriracha embroidery. This is the only hot sauce in my house, and its sweetspicy is addictive. In fact, it has an almost cult-like following. I'm not surprised one bit that she felt compelled to stitch this up, but I am shocked at how well she created the complicated characters. and details. Art imitates life, and in this case, craft imitates food.
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February 17 2010, 11:00pm | More »
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CRAFT weekly recap
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/craft_weekly_recap_41.html
This week on CRAFT we saw:
Crochet 3D Glasses and more...
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Soft circuit hoodie warms, illuminates lucky dog
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/soft_circuit_hoodie_warms_illuminat.html
To help keep her dog Tucker warm and visible at night, Hack Pittsburgh member Val made him this awesome light-up dog hoodie. After fashioning a hoodie for him using her leet sewing skills, complete with a silk-screened skull for decoration, she added a light-detection circuit that turns on a set of LEDs when it gets dark out, ensuing that he will remain visible at all times. She had originally planned to use a Lilypad to control the LEDs, but after some experimentation determined that it would be too big to fit on the small dog. Excellent work! She has a short write-up on her website, and a walk-through of the process on her Flickr set.
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February 13 2010, 3:30pm | More »
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Recycled bicycle parts by julienjaborska
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/recycled_bicycle_parts_by_julienjab.html
These are lovely. Recycled bicycle parts by julienjaborska.
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February 11 2010, 10:00pm | More »
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CRAFT weekly recap
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/craft_weekly_recap_40.html
This week on CRAFT we saw:
Nerdy geeky love and more, read on!
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February 7 2010, 4:29pm | More »
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Egg Ocarina
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/egg_ocarina.html
There has been no shortage of food-based instruments around here, however I particularly like this one that Youtube user heita3 made from an egg shell. It's a good reminder that pretty much any old thing can be made into a fun project! [Thanks, Nancy!]
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- How-to: Clay sweet potato ocarina
- Ocarina from soda can
- Carved carrot clarinet
- Handlebars as wind instrument
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February 5 2010, 3:00pm | More »
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Brewing Open Mate, an open source mate soda
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/brewing_open_source_mate_soda.html
Over at Hack Pittsburgh, we are running an experiment to try and brew an open-source version of the highly caffeinated Club Mate soda drink. The first version uses Chai Mate tea mix, cane sugar, and caffeine powder, but already we have suggestions to improve the next batch.
It's actually pretty easy to make soda, even if you don't have fancy equipment like a soda keg and CO2 tank. If you are interested in trying it out, Becky has you covered with the DIY soda episode of the CRAFT Video. Already have a favorite recipe? Share it with us in the comments!
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- CRAFT Video: DIY soda
- HOW TO - Make your own soda on the cheap
- DIY non-explosive root beer
- DIY carbonating at Home with Improvised Equipment and Soda Fountains
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February 5 2010, 12:00pm | More »
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DIY watch winder
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/diy_watch_winder.html
Mechanical watch enthusiast Jake Bordens wrote in to share his latest project, the Arduino Watch Winder. Wanting to keep his watches on display, he needed a solution that could automatically wind them so their time would be accurate. The (expensive) commercial device that he had worked well when he only had one watch, however it couldn't support winding two watches at different rates. Instead of purchasing a more complicated model, he decided to take matters into his own hands, and used an Arduino, Ardumoto motor driver shield, and RTC module to run the winding motors independently. It's a bit of an obscure problem, but a nice hack, and it could come in handy if you have a task that needs to be repeated each day at a specific time. Full source code and explanation is available at his site.
In the Maker Shed:
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February 2 2010, 8:30pm | More »
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Waldemeyer outfits Imogen Heap's Twitter dress at the Grammys
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/02/waldemeyer_outfits_imogen_heaps_twi.html
Imogen Heap wears Twitter dress at the Grammys... Say hello to our new creation: after video dresses and laser dresses here is one that connects Imogen to her fans directly via Twitter. When Imogen walked the red carpet to collect her Grammy, fans could send messages and photographs directly to her dress. The messages scrolled across the collar while the images were displayed on her Fendi handbag. How does it work? The Fendi bag contains an iPod Touch that receives the messages (thanks to Memo Akten for programming this). It displays the pictures and passes the text on to a flexible LED display in the collar.
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February 1 2010, 10:00pm | More »
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Cooking Sous Vide "the DIY way"...
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/cooking_sous_vide_the_diy_way.html
Cooking Sous Vide the DIY Way @ Popular Science...Everyone's talking about sous vide, the scientific cooking method that's making its way from the lab to the home kitchen. The Sous Vide Supreme, which just hit stores, is the first turnkey sous vide setup for home cooks. But we DIY kitchen nerds haven't been idly waiting for an off-the-shelf solution: We cobbled together our own sous vide setups years ago. It can be done by piecing together a few readily available components -- or even, for more intrepid tinkerers, by soldering together some less readily available ones. Here's how.
Great timing! I was just reading the classic Instructable on this as well!
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Beef Ribs Cooked En Sous Vide - 135 F for 48 Hours.
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January 29 2010, 10:00pm | More »
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Asteroids (the edible kind)
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/asteroids_the_edible_kind.html
Asteroids (the edible kind) @ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. Lenore writes -For this project we had originally intended to follow one of the instruction sets to make our own DIY cookie cutters-- there are a number of good methods posted online. Amongst others, you can make them from metal shim, from copper strip, from a baking pan, or from a kit.
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But, since we actually don't plan to make these on a regular basis, we ended up just cutting out the shapes (one by one) with a hobby knife. This is a clean method, but it is slow and takes patience. A sharp and fresh blade helps.- Tags:
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