It's cheap, it's easy, it's Star Wars! Filth Wizardry demonstrates how to transform two milk jugs into a Storm Trooper helmet just in time for Halloween. Click through for instructions. Plus, if you're in need of a lightsaber, she's got a quick project for that, too.
Check out this beautiful animation of a biomechanical bug by Autofuss. Entitled "The Experiment", little information is given about the project (except for what looks like an ad for Photoshop at the end).
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology recently set about creating what might aptly be described as a baby Decepticon — a small, semi-autonomous robot vehicle that purposely engages in deceptive behavior to achieve its ends (in this case, winning a game of hide and seek). Worried? You needn't be! The project also seeks to examine "the ethical ramifications of creating robot's [sic] capable of deception." Phew!
Paper Donut is a collaborative graffiti project between Justine Ricaud and Alexis Facca. The French duo paint geometrical illusions as urban art (with the exception of the gallery installation below). They've also posted some detail shots that give you some sense of how it was done.
There are lots of simple "hack-like" fashion projects on the web, but kudos to the Glamourai for bringing Style into the equation. Her "Scarf-tan-ette" is surprisingly chic considering it's simplicity. Relatively uncomplicated to make, all you need is a couple vintage scarves, some chain, pins and a sewing machine. (The YSL sunglasses help the look as well.)
François Vautier built an art farm into his scanner and then proceeded to scan the farm each week for a duration of five years. Amazing time-lapsed result below. Inspired project... though perhaps not quite as inspired as the massive ant city filled with cement and then evacuated (video #2 in the gallery below). Insane. Don't miss it.
A little early for Halloween, Instructables user faridbayan88's glowing fingers seem to somehow belong in a Daft Punk video. Whatever direction you decide to take the project, the effect is spooky and surreal. Learn how to do-it-yourself.
Sometimes a human-made representation just can't beat the real deal. You may be convinced once you watch these science-art videos, a collaborative project titled Morphologics, by marine biologist Colin Foord and musician Jared McKay.
"Welcome to the chamber of paper and glue, Frankenstein Junior," says Instructables user ddi7i4d. Time to papercraft yourself. Apparently you'll need to set aside 7 whole days for this ambitious project, and you'll need lots of paper, a camera, and free software program Anim8or. Better get started!
Utterly mind blowing CC-licensed photography of the periodic elements by Wikipedia user alchemist-hp. Beautiful examples below, click through for the whole project (in German).
In what appears to be some kind of hybrid science-art project, Japanese researchers have discovered a method for rendering a dead animal's body completely transparent, in order to dye the skeletal system. Simultaneously creepy and beautiful.
Here is a cool video for Trent Reznor's (NIN) side project How to Destroy Angels. It was directed by Rupert Sanders. It looks like it may have been filmed with a Canon DSLR, but it could be a Red camera, as well. If someone knows for sure, send a link with the info.
Looks like Disney's next nerd blockbuster will come with some pretty cool action figurines. These figures have "impulse projection technology", which means that when you make the figures talk, an image of the actor's face is projected onto the figurine helmet. Interesting!
Just in time for the NASA Shuttle to become decommissioned, LEGO has announced 10213 Shuttle Adventure. LEGO Designer Simon Kent who was the Creative Lead on the project discusses how it all came about.
This is a great little project I just got sent to me in email from the Lego Club. If you are not in the Lego Club yet you should join, its free and there are lots of benefits.
A cross between The Shining and Misery. 5+ years in the making for a very ambitious project. Coming May 18th, 2010!
" Interested in learning about how to make your own compost for agriculture, horticulture, your garden, or landscaping project? Thanks to the zinelibrary.info there is a 30 page DIY zine from 1980 (by H. H. Koepf, originally printed by the Bio-Dynamic Farming & Gardening Association) that has been preserved, scanned, and put up for FREE download on all things compost: How to make compost, types of compost, a guide to successful composting, equipment needed and more.
Aside from the bizarre fascination with being able to see celebrity homes in Malibu (see the Streisand Effect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect), the CCRP is a great place to check out local surf spots up and down the Coast:
Go here for an awesome written tutorial (from DIY Book Binding) on the step-by-step process of self-binding your paperback project.
Video: Assemble the RED ONE into a film style camera. Video: Navigate the RED ONE video submenu.
I love Luxirare. They always instill a sense of true decadence in their recipe photo essays. Their latest project, Apple Napoleon, is no different. This one has a real sense of drama - I love the smoke & the last shot is not to be missed!
Not Martha is a recipe + crafts blog with tons of fun projects... including these extremely cute teensy cupcakes. Click through for the HowTo.
This year's Biennial of Photography and Visual Arts in Belgium presents work by photographer Thomas Lailaender. His whimsical series entitled 'The Acrobatic Squad' shows "a special motorcycle unit of the Préfecture de Police de Paris in full acrobatic mode as they were practicing their hobby at the Bourget military base".
Tim Higgins brings Halo's warthog vehicles to reality with a live action game created with laser tag weaponry, game controllers, and kid-sized jeeps.
Taking the idea of the classic terrarium a couple steps further. Artist Naoko Ito's urban nature project.
Need a little help making your 3D letters? This quick tutorial on how to draw embossed or three-dimension letters makes it look pretty easy, revealing secrets on how to get perfectly-shaped three-dimensional lettering for your next art project or handmade holiday card! Write 3D embossed text & letters.
In this four-part programming lesson from the Absolute Beginner's Series of Visual Web Developer C#/ASP.NET video tutorials, you'll learn how to build a quiz engine.
A GFCI outlet (which stands for ground fault circuit interrupter) is a receptacle with its own built-in circuit breaker. It is intended to protect you from electric shock and your wiring and breaker panel from being “shorted out”.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to build a step stool. This is an easy project to complete. Build a step stool.
Once you've learned how to import videos into iMovie and edit your footage, Videojug will show you how to begin building your project in iMovie. Edit video in iMovie.
This video demonstrates how to do a three needle bind-off in English knitting. This method is great for seams. If your doing a project that needs a flat seam that almost looks like one piece this is the method to use. Also remember the English method is the easiest to teach children Do a three needle bind-off with English knitting.
This video demonstrates how to pick up stitches, also called picking up stitches and knitting. This method allows you to pick up stitches and continue knitting on a project without sewing a seam. Pick up stitches.
Barnum, a woodturning instructor at State University of New York in Purchase, shows off the powerful motors on these lathes, which offer high torque at low speeds -- ideal for turning big-diameter or off-balance work. He also demonstrates how the heft, speed control, and outboard turning capabilities make these lathes ideal for just about any turning project. Pick the right lathes for turning big bowls.
After a while, all effects start to seem the same, or maybe similar. See how to combine effects with fractal noise to add some variations and new twists to your projects in this After Effects tutorial. Combine fractal noise effects in After Effects.
In this video tutorial you will learn all about using Adobe Bridge. Adobe Bridge is a powerful, easy-to-use media manager for visual people, letting you easily organize, browse, locate, and view creative assets. It provides centralized access to project files, applications, and settings, as well as XMP metadata tagging and searching capabilities. Get started with Adobe Bridge.
Crafter Betz White shows Martha Stewart how to make felted tea pin cushions. Materials needed for this project are a wool sweater, pins, scissors, needle, thread, fabric glue,
Even the best After Effects user sometimes may loose footage. If you're a newbie or a veteran, this video may be helpful to you. Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to locate missing footage and other elements in your After Effects project. Find missing footage in After Effects.
These are really easy to make, all you need is a long strip of paper. They make great accessories to gifts or to use in arts and craft projects. No narration but good demonstration. Origami paper stars.
Jacqueline Hanson shows how to clean picture frames properly. Rubber gloves, a duster, cleaning spray, and paper towels make for an easy cleaning project in this video. Clean picture frames.
This demonstrates how to make your own personalized flower pots. This is a great rainy day project to do with children. It is also great for them to give as gifts they made themselves. Make personalized flower pots.
