Tag / DIY
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Chicken Dumpling Pincushion
Saw some triangular chicken patterns that were super cute, so I made one to be used as a pincushion. Links to tutorials at the bottom of this post. I used: 5″ x…
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Patchwork Bubble Storage Basket
Last weekend I made a bubble basket / storage pod by following a tutorial by lalalove couture. YouTube Tutorial Link: Tuto Coudre un panier à rangement (sac bull) /bubble basket ,storage pod…
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Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Non-Slip Pad
I’ve noticed that the pedal of my sewing machine tends to slide about on the floor. The pedal is fairly light and the stiff cord attached to it tends to cause it…
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Cleaning Alkaline Battery Corrosion From Toys And Household Electronics
Crusty batteries and crusty battery compartments…oh my. I got started on a new project with an electronic toy cow that runs on two AA alkaline batteries. The first blip I encountered was…
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Circuit Bending: “My Music Maker Keyboard” Toy
Meet my first circuit bent toy instrument, a My Music Maker Keyboard. What is circuit bending? It’s taking something electronic – usually some kind of toy, instrument, or piece of equipment –…
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DIY Solder Fume/Smoke Extractor Using PC Fans (Part 1)
I hope everyone’s staying safe and healthy! With COVID-19 going around I’ve been at home a lot more than I’m used to and I’m trying to make the most of it. This…
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I 3D Printed A Puzzle Bicycle Using a MakerBot Replicator+ & Made a Snowman in Blender
This past weekend I got to use a 3D Printer and revisited 3D modeling. Here’s a look at the Makerbot Replicator+: Here it is in action: I printed out a card-sized “puzzle”…
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My First Laser Cutter Basics Workshop: VLS 4.60 and CorelDRAW X8
I found myself wishing I knew how to use a laser cutter one time too many. Last weekend I was browsing field microscopes online for my Microthingy project, and I came across…
