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Vintage Flower Looms – CRAFT Video Podcast

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:43:10 +0000

Learn how to make straw flowers on vintage flower looms with Cathy Callahan of Cathy of California.

Duration : 0:12:24

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Linoleum Asphalt Mosaics – CRAFT Video Podcast

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:25:10 +0000

For more info visit: blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/01/linoleum_asphalt_mosaics_video.html

Linoleum asphalt mosaics, also called Toynbee Tiles, are artworks permanently embedded in pavement. In this video I’ll show you how to construct your own from inexpensive materials. You can get real linoleum (don’t use vinyl flooring) for this project by ordering free samples online. By cutting out a mosaic design in the linoleum and sandwiching it between layers of paper, wood glue, and asphalt crack filler, you can affix the mosaic very permanently to an asphalt surface, such as your driveway. You may choose to use a heat gun to make the linoleum easier to cut, or even a laser cutter. The earliest examples of these tiles were found in the 70s and 80s on streets in Philadelphia, all bearing the same (or very similar) message: “Toynbee idea / in Kubrick’s 2001 / resurrect dead / on planet Jupiter.” They are speculated to have been created by the same person until they began to gain a following. There’s an active message board on the topic which shares sightings and other information. If you make one, please share your pictures in the CRAFT Flickr pool!

In this video I used this cc-licensed photo by Flickr user mojunk. The music is “Regurgitation Pumping Station” from the World of Goo soundtrack by Kyle Gabler; used with permission.

Duration : 0:6:19

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Antique Sock Knitting Machines – CRAFT Video Podcast

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:37:04 +0000

I caught up with Shelly Hatton at Maker Faire Austin, where she was demonstrating antique circular sock knitting machines! She writes, “Circular sock machines have been around since the early 1900’s and were built so sturdily that they still survive and work to this day. The machines were originally advertised as a way for homemakers to make money at home by cranking out socks, but the learning curve was really high. Currently, there are a number of enthusiasts around the globe who help each other figure out how to use these really nifty antique machines.” Shelly got interested in these machines when she heard a friend had knitted a pair of sock in two hours!

Duration : 0:8:8

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Maker Faire: Get Your CRAFT On! – CRAFT Video Podcast

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:28:38 +0000

Find out about all the fun activites in the CRAFT area during Maker Faire, May 3 & 4 at the San Mateo Expo Center.

Duration : 0:1:35

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Mini Monsters at Maker Faire Austin – CRAFT Video Podcast

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:19:09 +0000

I caught up with craftzine blogger and Austin local Rachel Hobson at Maker Faire Austin 2008, where she gave a demo on making the Mini Monsters from CRAFT:06. These fun little creatures, invented by Moxie, are unique and full of the personality you give them. You can buy the Mini Monster Kit in the Maker Shed: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CMX5

Duration : 0:2:20

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Get Crafty at Maker Faire Austin – CRAFT Video Podcast

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:27:13 +0000

Maker Faire Austin is happening October 18-19 at the Travis County Expo Center. Find out all about the crafty activities in this week’s podcast.

Duration : 0:1:25

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Make Podcast: The Crucible Fires It Up At The Maker Faire

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:21:38 +0000

The Crucible is an organization that teaches people to be creative with fire. Watch the video to learn more

Duration : 0:7:53

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Make Podcast: Children Making Stuff at Maker Faire

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:27:28 +0000

Using recycled materials, kids made cool things at the Maker Faire!

Duration : 0:3:41

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Make Podcast: Graffiti Research Lab Throwies at the Maker Fa

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:22:38 +0000

James Powderly sat down with me and walked me through the process of making throwies. They are easy to make and fun to throw on things. Graffiti Research Labs brought in a bus and they let people make throwies to throw on things. In this video, James explains that throwies are more than little lights to throw around. GRL takes it conceptually deeper by exploring political issues around prison time for graffiti artists and bringing them to communities around New York.

Duration : 0:7:31

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