In the back corner of an alley in the city where I live, there is a little noticed book shop. I have an understanding with the owner, and he knows the sort of books that excite me. My tastes are rather different from his normal customers, and suitable material is hard to find.
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Posts Tagged ‘ Craft ’
Books for People With Alternative Interests
You Think It, They Ink It!
My daughter’s 13th birthday was fast approaching. As any mother of a pre-pubescent girl knows, turning 13 is huge deal and planning for the event began months ahead. Because my daughter has such unique tastes, she had her heart set on a Japanese themed party for her and her friends. There was one snag...
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Community: fizzPOP
Antonio Roberts introduces us to fizzPOP, a UK based hackerspace where people with a wide range of skills and interests can come together and open up the technology to explore it's inner workings.
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Machine Knitting: High Speed Corking
This method of corking using a knitting machine is considerably faster than traditional methods. Using this method it is quite easy to make several yards in an hour. To create this funky corking you need to:
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Crafty Tip: Welcome to Folksy
Folksy is a friendly little community featuring some very talented designers, and they all spend their time making anything you could imagine. Whether you're looking for rings made from pocket watches, or cats made of (very fresh, I'm told!) socks, Folsky is the place to visit.
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