HOW TO – Remove Tarnish the Non-Toxic Way
Danny Seo of Simply Green shows you how to safely remove tarnish without having to use all those harsh toxic chemicals. All you need is aluminium foil, soap, salt and hot water. [ via ] Link.
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
HOW TO – Make DC Bicycle pedal power generators
Here’s how to make DC Bicycle pedal power generators from the folks as Science Shareware – Here you can learn to create your own green power electricity using a pedal power bicycle generator. We setup the 24 bicycle power generators at the 2007 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, 60,000 people a day for 3 days […]
HOW TO – Make Recycled Magazine Boxes
Abstract Octopus Attack has a flickr set on how to make these super stylin’ boxes made from recycled magazines. Link.
Crochet Bag from a Sack Dress
I love this crochet bag pattern by Lauren Irving on Crochet Me which is refashioned from her old “sack dress”. There’s some great details on how to make your strips of fabric “yarn” and how you connect them together. Link.
Bubble wrap curtains
Interesting use of plastic bubble wrap. Spotted on Kevin Kelly’s Street Use. Bubble Wrap Lace Curtains – Link
Forest Friendly Colored Pencils
Treehugger points to these forest friendly colored pencils available at Fred Flare. These pencils are made from sustainably harvested California cedar trees. Perfect for the back to school list this fall. Just $8. [ via ] Link.
Reusable Grocery Bags benefiting Asia’s Hope
I love it when crafters take things in their own hands to make stuff for a good cause. Take Susan of joybucket who is making these reusable grocery bags out of old rice bags. Susan writes: The idea is to take empty 50lb rice bags that restaurants use and sew them into reusable grocery bags. […]
