How-To: Make Your Own Paint Brushes
This looks so fun: make your own paint brushes with the help of this guide by missannie. The best tools are the ones you make yourself!
Kids & Family
Confusingly Adorable Lego AT-AT
By Flickr user MacLane, for a recent contest on Lego Star Wars enthusiast-site From Bricks to Bothans.
Recipe: Lean & Green Spirulina Smoothie
One of the projects in the new issue of MAKE (Volume 26, on sale April 26th) is on how to create your own Spirulina tank. Spirulina is an edible algae that’s well-known for its health benefits. The project in MAKE teaches you how to make a home algae tank you can build in just a […]
Open MAKE, THIS Saturday, April 16th, 10am – 2pm, at the Exploratorium
Wood is the theme for this month’s Open MAKE/Young Makers program at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
Upcycled T-Shirt Patchwork Dresses
Here’s a cute way to add a little longer life to your kids’ t-shirts from The Sewing Dork. She shares how to add a patchwork skirt from scraps to create a cute upcycled dress for your favorite kiddo.
How-To: Candy Wrapper Barrettes
Looking for a sweet way to show off your upcycling style this Easter season? This year’s best accessory is something that you were about to throw away. In this project, I’ll show you how to dress up your Sunday best with this fun candy wrapper project. Start collecting those Cadbury candy and gum wrappers and you’ll turn your Sour Patch into a sweet fashion accessory!
How-To: Funny Bunny Candy Containers
By Sharon Pierce McCullough Easter + Recycle = fun Bunny Candy Containers. Made with discarded, plastic Creamer bottles, these super cute Bunny candy containers can hold your Easter M&Ms or jelly beans. And how perfect for a special Easter gift! Make these little Bunnies and fill with mini candies for your friends and relatives. They […]