Squirt gun modding
This Instructable shows you how easy it is to turn a cheap plastic squirt gun into a much fancier, more realistic accessory for cosplay, using faux wood finishing and aged metal technique. Steampunk Pirate Gun Mod – Link
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Natalie Jeremijenko @ Greener Gadgets
Natalie Jeremijenko just gave a great talk @ Greener Gadgets, we’ve profiled Natalie and her work on MAKE, there isn’t a video of the session that I know of yet but I’ve linked to her work and coverage here on MAKE so you can get an idea of what she does (Feral Robotic Dogs sent […]
Orange and Dark Chocolate Muffins
Jen at Milk and Cookies has adapted one of Donna Hay’s recipes and you’re looking at the result: Orange and Dark Chocolate muffins! With all the navel oranges I have laying around the kitchen right now, I’d say a batch of these is definitely in my future. [via] Link.
Paper Globes by Heather Bailey – CRAFT Pattern Podcast
Download the Pattern PDF | Subscribe in iTunes This week’s CRAFT Pattern Podcast are the Paper Globes pattern from Heather Bailey of HELLO my name is Heather. Make up these cute paper globes into a decorative topiary or you can also transform them into a festive Valentine ornament. A fun project to help us get […]
Folding bike wheel
The aim is to try to get a really high end city bike or courier bike that can fold up into a package like a golf bag, which could go into an overhead rack on a train or go into a plane locker. Reinventing the Wheel – Link
Greek Three-Cheese, Spinach, and Onion Potpie
I often run out of ideas on what to make for dinner. Enter the Dinner Challenge Flickr group where a host of dinner ideas and recipies pop up, including Nancy’s recent Chicken Pot Pie (something I have always wanted to try to make). Chronicle Books’ Blog continues the thoughts of potpies in my head with […]
OLPC @ Greener Gadgets
Next up at Green Gadgets, OLPC — Design Keynote: Mary Lou Jepsen, Chief Technology Officer, OLPC (One Laptop Per Child), M.I.T. The OLPC project represents probably the most complete example of “design for sustainability” and social good. Addressing environmental, economic and social needs, the XO laptop is a shining example of how a consumer electronics […]