Posts tagged: instructables
Record Lamp
By Runeshai
Yet another lighting link from me... I've been wondering lately what to do with all the CDs and DVDs I've collected that haven't burned correctly and whatnot. Usually I use them for coasters, but I don't need more than 2-3, and I've got well over 30 discs.
Et voila! I found this today (all hail Instructables), and I may just try it out at some point. If only for a cool-colored experiment.
Link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-made-from » READ MORE
Make Two Tables from One Sheet of Plywood.
By ChrisjobI try to keep up with Instructables, but with so much user submitted content, it doesn't always keep your attention. If I see one more "How to Hack a Coke Machine" or "How to Make a Notepasser Out of a Ballpoint Pen"....
And sometimes, there's some terrifically clever people posting some great stuff. This morning, user BarnabyGunning (I hope that's his real name) offered an awesome tutorial on making two tables from one sheet of 4'x8' plywood (o » READ MORE
DIY on NPR.
By Chrisjob
Yesterday's Weekend Edition Sunday on National Public Radio featured a story on participation in the monster DIY movement via the web. Contributer Jon Kalish interviews folks from Instructables, Etsy, and Make magazine, as well as some genius DIYsters from around the web. My fave quote comes from Jay Baldwin, of the previously glorious Whole Earth Catalog:
"When you make things by hand, it's yours; there's no mystery how it got » READ MORE
How to Build a Polygon Lamp Shade
By DIY Maven
Dan over at Instructables breaks down his universal lamp shade design, complete with a template for cutting the necessary shapes to assemble your own one-of-a-kind polygon shade. He offers a variety of suggestions for materials you could use to make the individual pieces–including plastic milk jugs! For illumination, he used a simple socket on a cord, which he found at Ikea for 4 bucks. With just a few materials and some patience with a scissors, » READ MORE
How to Make a Toilet Tank Sink
By DIY Maven
The only way to describe Greg’s toilet sink hack over on Instructables is ingenious–and totally DIY-able! Check out the video of the sink in action. Too funny!
DIY Paper Wall Lamp
By DIY Maven
Instructables is featuring this Paper Wall Lamp by naedhi, who used everyday materials, such as sketchbook paper, stapler, scissors and Elmer’s glue, to construct it. The lights themselves are the very versatile LED rope variety, which produce very little heat, making the project not only beautiful but non-flammable too. (Good to know.)
