Posts tagged: make
Zipper Lamp
By RuneshaiMaybe not the most economical project, since you'd have to buy the zippers, but may be more so if you have a bunch of old zippers ready to be crafted into something else. Plus it looks kinda cool.
After looking at the instructions a little bit, it looks more complicated than I'd thought, but still a cool project, and I'm sure there are ways to simplify it and change it to your liking or capabilities. I remember making a lamp with a wooden » READ MORE
iArtist: DIY Kits for Re-Creating Notorious Contemporary Art Pieces.
By ChrisjobDamien Hirst's Love of God? Banksy's famous sprayed stencils? Everyone I have Ever slept with 1963-1995? Now you can make them, too!
"IARTISTLONDON is the cool new brand that enables you to make real contemporary pieces of art from the comfort of your home. All those pieces that you always wanted to have but couldn´t afford. We believe art should be for everyone. Our boxes contain all the necessary elements so you only have to concentrate on c » READ MORE
DIY Project: Outlet Mounted Charging Pocket.
By ChrisjobCost: free. Recycling Power: Awesome. Creativity: Max.
Inspired by The Power Shelf (or the Drinn), Sean Michael Ragan from Makezine got moving on making his own outlet-mounted charging station from a shampoo bottle. "Most cell phones are provided with a very basic wall-wart charger, and you usually have to pay extra for a proper charging dock. The bundled charger is often unsightly in use, being just a transformer with a cord strung out to an en » READ MORE
Make a Rolling Morrocan Side Table
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo property of The Indianapolis Star
How many more things can you make out of an old electrical wire spool? We've seen a "lite green" upholstered ottoman constructed out of an old spool, and here we have a rolling Morrocan side table you can make just in time for use in the garden or on the patio » READ MORE
How to turn a 8 track cassette in to a fancy wallet
By Tissuepapers
Super easy to make and so much fun - have fun and enjoy!
Here is a list of what you will need to make this wallet
Use the fabric to trace the outside » READ MORE
How to do a Blind Hem Stitch on your Sewing Machine
By threadbangerThis is the go-to hem for anything more formal where you don't want to be able to see a line of stitching on the bottom. It is called a blind hem for obvious reasons -- you can't see the hem! Amazing! And professional! To do this, you need to have a blind hem foot for your sewing machine. Thanks to the Diana Rupp of Make Workshop! Check out her book Sew Everything Workshop! To see this tutorial in live action, check out the Threadheads vid » READ MORE
DIY Bent Acrylic Lamp Kit
By roedwardReadyMade Magazine just featured Rob's DIY Bent Acrylic LED Lamp in there newest issue.
His kit is up for sale on coactlab.com Check it out!
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
Come On, People! Make Some Stuff From Candy Corn!
By ChrisjobOctober's Curbly Challenge ends NEXT MONDAY, 10.29! Go make something amazing from Candy Corn, and show us how it's done!
Ikea Hackers are Famous.
By ChrisjobPenelope Green of the New York Times published an article on Thursday about the burgeoning collective of Ikea Hackers- those whom create new items out of the inexpensive materials from the Scandanavian design giant. Readymade magazine, Make, and Etsy also get a bit of coverage.
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100 Things You Can Make Yourself.
By ChrisjobThe Number One characteristic of those whom embrace the DIY lifestyle is that we make stuff instead of buying it...sometimes to save money, sometimes because we can do a better job, but mostly because we can.
Deborah at SimplyThrifty has assembled a marvellous list of 100 things you can make yourself. Most are edible, but there's some cool furniture, cleaning products, and crafts tucked inside.
Check the list here!
How to Make A Macrame' Bracelet (or Necklace)
By threadbangerTaking a long road trip this summer? Well, we know how boring those can be. That's why we're gonna show you how to make some awesome hemp bracelets. It'll keep you awake and you can keep the driver awake. Plus, hemp is for both guys and girls, so guys, get our your hemp too and let's get ready to hit the road!
For more how to's, be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes and stop by our website, Threadbanger for more tips and tricks on DIY fashion » READ MORE
How to make a giant sandwich costume
By indymogulHey everyone. We're going to show you how to make a giant sandwich costume because, you never know when a giant sandwich costume may come in handy? I built this for the awesome guys over at Naked Castle. As always we invite viewers to improve our design and send us video clips of your projects. All you have to do is upload, and you could be featured in our monthly user submitted podcast.
You can watch our video below, and don't forget to subscribe » READ MORE
How To Turn Old Clothes into a Reversible Purse
By threadbangerLearn how to turn a couple of old dresses into a brand new reversible purse. We picked up some inexpensive old clothes at our local thrift store.
How to Sew a Button On the Right Way
By threadbangerSewing a button back on isn't as straightforward as you think. For anyone who ever wondered how to properly sew a button on, wonder no more. Watch the entire episode at ThreadBanger.com
