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November 19, 2009

How-To: Custom wooden case for wireless charging mat

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Instructables user jvalal didn't like the look of his Powermat inductive device charging station, so he stripped out the guts and "re-skinned" it with a handmade wooden case.

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Nov 19, 2009 02:00 PM
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November 18, 2009

Crayon rings

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Timothy Liles Crayon rings...



Posted by Phillip Torrone | Nov 18, 2009 08:00 PM
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November 17, 2009

"Polaroid" mini-vase

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From designer Jung Hwa Jin, the "Polaroid Flower Vase:"

...a small planter that recalls the nostalgic form of polaroid, with the plant becoming the focus of the "picture." The planter is suspended with a clothespin on the end of a cord, with a small embedded lamp illuminating its subject.

[Thanks, Ellie!]

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Nov 17, 2009 02:00 PM
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November 16, 2009

iPhone home button earrings

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Symbology befitting a Dan Brown novel exudes from these handcrafted iPhone home button earrings. Do they imbue the wearer with mystical iPhone powers? Does wearing two buttons break Apple's Human Interface Guidelines? You'll just have to acquire a pair to find out. [via iPhoneIndia]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Nov 16, 2009 04:00 AM
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November 15, 2009

History of curved origami

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Interesting article from MacArthur fellow Erik Demaine covering the history of origami-style models that include curved folds. Shown above is "Concentric Circular Tower" by late UCSC Professor and noted computer scientist David A. Huffman (Wikipedia), whose curved-origami work was covered posthumously by the New York Times in 2004. The Flickr curved fold pool is chock-a-block with fascinating models of this type. [Thanks, Jon!]

More: Curved tetrahedron origami

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Nov 15, 2009 07:00 PM
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CRAFT weekly recap

Here are some of my favorites from CRAFT this week:

Price Chart Necklaces

Thanksgiving Feast: Side Dishes

Literary Clutch Bags

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 15, 2009 05:43 PM
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November 11, 2009

How-To: Refined edge-lit holiday cards

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Impress your friends and coworkers with these easy-to-make edge-lit holiday cards by Evil Mad Scientists Laboratories! This time around they used PETG polyester, which is easier to cut than acrylic.

More:

How-To: Make "edge-lit" holiday cards

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 11, 2009 08:00 AM
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November 10, 2009

Tape sculpture contest

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If you are inspired by the use of everyday objects as art, then Scotch Brand wants to see your creativity come off the roll and into the art space. The Scotch Off the Roll Tape Sculpture Contest, sponsored by 3M, is inviting creative minds to submit photos of their unique tape sculpture -- constructed from Scotch Packaging Tape -- for the chance to win a $5,000 cash prize.

Deadline: February 10th, 2010. Entries will be narrowed down to a pool of finalists by noted tape artist Mark Jenkins and winners will be selected in an online vote with the first place winner receiving $5,000 and a 1-year supply of tape and runners-up receiving less money but still a lot of tape. Personally, I prefer duct tape, but you gotta like the translucent quality of the finished sculptures.

Posted by John Baichtal | Nov 10, 2009 04:00 PM
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Dowel chair

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From Russian designer Vadim Kibardin. It's pricey, of course, but I think all you'd need for a remake is a bunch of closet rod, a miter saw, some wood glue, and vast patience. [via Neatorama]

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Nov 10, 2009 09:00 AM
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"Know It All No 2 Pencil Set"

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"Know It All No 2 Pencil Set" on Etsy, lovely.




Posted by Phillip Torrone | Nov 10, 2009 08:26 AM
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November 8, 2009

CRAFT weekly recap


Here are some of my favorites from CRAFT this week!

Battle Chic DIY Chainmail

Thanksgiving Feast: How-To Brine & Roast a Turkey

3-Armed Baby Costume

Gomistyle's Urban Window Garden

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 8, 2009 02:00 PM
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November 5, 2009

Halloween on Berkeley's Russell Street

Our very own Michelle Hlubinka, MAKE's Educational Director, is quoted in this Daily Californian piece about the celebtrational insanity of Russell Street, in Berkeley, known for it's elaborate decorations and large, costumed crowds.

Below is one of the yard decorations Michelle's family put together. Their theme was "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes." I love the Dixie cups for monster teeth.

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Halloween Revelers Flock to Russell Street

Posted by Gareth Branwyn | Nov 5, 2009 02:00 PM
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Beautiful scrap wood butcher block table

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I love this. Instructables user wholman has gathered together a bunch of scrap wood from "dumpsters, back alleys, vacant lots, abandoned buildings, recycling yards, and architectural salvage centers" and laminated it together using all-thread. Then he's very carefully smoothed and polished only one side of the finished block, leaving the underside rough to show off the process. Beautiful.

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Nov 5, 2009 12:00 PM
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November 1, 2009

CRAFT weekly recap

Here are some of my favorites from CRAFT this week:

CRAFT Video: Hemming Pants

Meatloaf Hand

Cocktail: Dark and Snow-Stormy

Favorite Halloween Costumes from the CRAFT Editors

Laser Engraved Skull in Dollars

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 1, 2009 02:00 PM
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Pac-Man pumpkins

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Reader Dave Adams submitted this cool Pac Man pumpkin display, complete with ghosts, dots, and fruit. Shown immediately above under regular and UV light. [Thanks, David!]

Make: Halloween Contest 2009

There's still three days left to enter the Make: Halloween Contest 2009! Deadline is November 3rd. Show us your embedded microcontroller Halloween projects and you could be chosen as a winner.

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Nov 1, 2009 08:10 AM
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October 30, 2009

Katamari Costumes

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Halloween wouldn't be complete without a Katamari costume or two. Donovan and Ashly show off their Katamaris in preparation for the ensuing festivities. [Thanks, Donovan!]

I'm in the June [polka dot] outfit. Ashly is the Prince [in green]. I made the heads and my outfit. Ashly was in charge of her own dress. The primary materials are foam, posterboard and foamies, these 2mm thick colored foam sheets. That's what I used for the dots and the coverings on the heads. I liked the dimensional quality it gave rather than just using paint or paper.

More:

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 30, 2009 04:00 AM
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October 29, 2009

Minimalist nativity set

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Halloween is so two days from now. Which might as well be last week on the internet. I'm moving on to Xmas. From Berlin artist Oliver Fabel. [via Neatorama]

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Oct 29, 2009 09:00 AM
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In the Maker Shed: Creepy CRAFT Bundle

CreepyCraft.jpg The Creepy CRAFT Bundle from the Maker Shed teaches you all about making creepy adorable hand-sewn mini monsters. Before you know it, these little creatures will overrun your entire house.
Start out your monster-making experience by reading the DIY hand-sewn, free-range, monster tutorial found in CRAFT, Volume 06. Next, crack open the DIY Mini Monster kit and make your first adorable little monster. When you're all done, use the included Maker's Notebook to sketch out some new designs.

Posted by Maker Shed | Oct 29, 2009 01:00 AM
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October 28, 2009

How-To: Spider web balloons

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So, the stuff inside the balloon that makes the web is called HI-FLOAT, and it's a commercial product actually sold for injecting into helium balloons to make them retain their helium longer. It forms a skin on the inside of the balloon and keeps the helium from diffusing out so quickly. The "web" effect is created by applying the HI-FLOAT and letting it dry at one pressure, and then deflating the balloon, stressing it, and then re-inflating to a higher pressure, causing the film to detach from the walls (which, of course, means it's not working as a sealant anymore, but whatevs). I'm pretty sure this trick was developed in-house, by the company that makes it, to sell more HI-FLOAT. Still, it's pretty cool.

Make: Halloween Contest 2009

Microchip Technology Inc. and MAKE have teamed up to present to you the Make: Halloween Contest 2009! Show us your embedded microcontroller Halloween projects and you could be chosen as a winner.

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Oct 28, 2009 07:24 PM
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How-To: Cast concrete tombstones

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Fast, easy tutorial from Lenore of Evil Mad Scientist Labs. I wonder whether you might not use polystyrene beads as an aggregate to reduce weight?

Make: Halloween Contest 2009

Microchip Technology Inc. and MAKE have teamed up to present to you the Make: Halloween Contest 2009! Show us your embedded microcontroller Halloween projects and you could be chosen as a winner.

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Oct 28, 2009 06:02 AM
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