I found the best hat pattern ever, but it is designed for an infant's cranium. If I want to knit one that will fit my rather sizable noggin, what should I do to the pattern?
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posted by stewiethegreat
on Mar 6, 2007 -
7 answers
I have to do a short tutorial website for a course (30 min/10 pages) with a physical object (no software). Is Lego Mindstorms too big/complex to introduce?
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posted by ejaned8
on Feb 16, 2007 -
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Where can I find stickers that look like thought bubbles or speech bubbles?
This is a good example of the shapes. The size needs to be big enough to allow one to write inside the bubble with a pen or a sharpie, and the stickiness must hold it to a large photo poster.
posted by FearTormento
on Jan 5, 2007 -
9 answers
What are some memorable news stories this year that could be easily turned into company contest fodder, and how can I go about doing it?
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posted by geronimo's folly
on Dec 11, 2006 -
3 answers
Help me think of easy-to-make props for my photography project... or,
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Turn-of-the-Century European Society.
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posted by flibbertigibbet
on Nov 13, 2006 -
5 answers
If I make a piece of clothing from a store-bought sewing pattern and then sell the clothing, aren't I breaking some sort of copyright law? Likewise, if I buy a patterned fabric for my clothing and sell the clothing, are any laws broken because the fabric pattern was designed by someone else?
posted by foxinthesnow
on Sep 20, 2006 -
13 answers
I'm interested in reading about craftsmanship, in the sense of attention to detail and finish as it relates to the overall success of a project. My specific project is ceramics, and so books (and suggestions) about pottery would be really appreciated, but I'm interested in other disciplines as well.
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posted by OmieWise
on Jun 28, 2006 -
11 answers
I'm working on a craft-type project that, when finished, will involve adhering large nylon panels to plastic or metal surfaces. I've done a few sample versions of this by covering cardstock in cloth tape, putting my image on the tape, and then using more of the matching cloth tape to adhere the panel to the surface. There has to be a better way to do this with the nylon, though - is there such a thing as large double-sided adhesive sheets that can turn a reasonably light piece of cloth/sythetic/paper into what's essentially a giant sticker?
posted by OverlappingElvis
on Jun 24, 2006 -
8 answers
My mother received a cute flip-flop beadwork craft as a gift and will give me a whole dollar (ooh, ahh) if I found out how to make it or found instructions that make sense.
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posted by beammeup4
on Jun 11, 2006 -
3 answers
Help me fulfill my nerdly destiny and make my lantern into a decent Golden Age Green Lantern prop.
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posted by luftmensch
on May 18, 2006 -
5 answers
I need miniature cans or bottles. I need approx. 200 in each of four colors, with a diameter of about half an inch.
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posted by blueshammer
on Apr 19, 2006 -
4 answers
Suggestions needed for painting on a piece of plastic or plexiglass which would be lit from behind.
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posted by oflinkey
on Apr 12, 2006 -
8 answers
I'm not crafty enough to figure this out: I want to make a pair of fake "legs" that are wearing a pair of my jeans, socks, and shoes.
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posted by robbie01
on Apr 12, 2006 -
11 answers
ISO crown moulding for bathroom to match rest of house. D/D free, must love dogs.
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posted by drewbeck
on Mar 9, 2006 -
7 answers
I want to create my own lamps that hang from the ceiling. I will create the shade, but I need to buy the socket with cord and plug. My plan is to sell these, so I'd like to say at least part of the lamp is UL listed.
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posted by chadparker
on Feb 22, 2006 -
13 answers
What would be a safe paint to use on a (regular old general use incandescent) light bulb that will actually be used in a lamp?
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posted by Dreama
on Feb 7, 2006 -
3 answers
A friend bought me a set of glasses from a street vendor. One of them got broken...please help me find another!
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posted by nadawi
on Feb 6, 2006 -
5 answers
What is the best way to finish a soapstone carving? I have tried car wax, mineral oil and linseed oil - all applied with a leather sham, and all based on recommendations, but all unsatisfactory. I sand in gradations from 80 grit to 1500 grit but nothing that I do results in that smooth, shiny, almost translucent quality that I have seen in other soapstone carvings. I do all my carving and finishing by hand, no Dremmel or similar.
posted by arcticwoman
on Jan 16, 2006 -
7 answers
CraftFilter: I want to start screening graphics onto tshirts, patches, hoodies, etc....
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posted by whatitis
on Dec 21, 2005 -
6 answers
I'm craft challenged. I'd like to make one of those daily calendars (where you tear off or flip back each day). Two questions...
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posted by devilsbrigade
on Dec 14, 2005 -
6 answers
I need to be gluing paper to paper for long lasting results. Please help me find a glue that will not let go!
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posted by bilabial
on Nov 21, 2005 -
25 answers
Where can I get a custom rubber stamp made cheaply (<$30US), within 2 weeks, from artwork I provide...over the Internet?
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posted by griffey
on Oct 30, 2005 -
7 answers
Needlepoint yarn - does it have to be a special type of (expensive, French) yarn for a pre-worked canvas? or can I buy wool knitting yarn? How do I calculate how much yarn for 2 seat covers?
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posted by theora55
on Oct 11, 2005 -
7 answers
I need to find a source for a hollow fiberglass sphere / globe, opaque white, approximately 1/4" inch thick, 15 - 16" diameter, with a circular opening of about 6-8". I just want one or two for starters. I'm making a retro hippie lamp with twinkle Christmas lights. The globe will sit over an array of twinkle lights that has a cylinder of clear plastic surrounding the array. The plastic will be decorated with interesting shapes that will cast multicolored light on the inside of the globe.
Assuming I can find a source for the globe, that is.
posted by Corky
on Aug 2, 2005 -
5 answers
Wanted: tips or detailed instructions for making a belt (clothing) out of fabric, iron-on "waist maker" tape, needle, thread, "belting" strap material, and (probably) some hooks. I'm not 100% sure how to fold/sew the fabric around the tape, especially the ends. No luck with Google, and the package instructions are sparse.
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posted by amtho
on Aug 1, 2005 -
5 answers
Where do I find hardware items
like this at prices that don't reflect one-off blister-pack purchases? I'm doing some small scale manufacturing (details below the fold) and per-unit prices matter - even $0.10 per piece makes a difference.
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posted by phearlez
on Jun 14, 2005 -
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Science/physics geeks (and I mean geek in the most affectionate possible way) -- I need a hand. Two extremely sciencey friends of mine are having a baby, and I am looking for something to embroider on a little outfit for it.
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posted by jennyjenny
on May 11, 2005 -
19 answers
I am utterly convinced that I need a sewing machine. But I have absolutely no idea where to begin.
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posted by jennyjenny
on Mar 18, 2005 -
14 answers
I've been looking forward to taking classes at the YWCA Arts & Crafts League in NYC, ever since I found out about it a few months ago. However, it turns out that they will closing after their current term of classes, possibly re-opening in the fall with a reduced slate of classes. What other reasonably priced options are there in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens or Manhatten) for arts & crafts classes?
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posted by skwm
on Mar 1, 2005 -
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Where I can I find a good all-purpose craft store in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Seems like there would be an abundance, but I can't find anything. I'm thinking something like AC Moore, but their closest location is Jersey.
Help!
posted by paulrockNJ
on Jan 16, 2005 -
10 answers
I've been doing lots of paper-crafty things in the last month - mainly bulk cutting and folding. Because of this, I've become interested in those super paper cutters I've seen at printshops over the years - the industrial kind that will chop right through a whole stack of paper. I've yet to hit on the proper word combination to find this variety of cutter with google [I'm currently using one of those long 'guillotine' arm cutters]. I'm also curious if there is some sort of contraption that similarly lazy-fies folding.
posted by adamkempa
on Dec 19, 2004 -
15 answers
I've got several cool old t-shirts that are too small for me now, but that I'd like to use for something. So far the only idea I could come up with was pillows. Any suggestions?
posted by drezdn
on Oct 29, 2004 -
11 answers
My little boy wants to be a robot for Halloween, and I'd like to include a 60's style bank of randomly blinking lights on his robot chest. Cardboard and spraypaint I know and can work with; electronics, not so much. Is there a fairly easy and cheap way to do such a thing?
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posted by crumbly
on Oct 26, 2004 -
8 answers
What do you do with old t-shirts that, for sentimental reasons, you can't bear to part with?
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posted by Shane
on Jul 27, 2004 -
34 answers
Beading question- I am making a simple seed bead necklace, a few bracelets, and earrings. The beads are too small for any needle I have, but it is excessively tedious stringing the teensy beads one by one (especially since I am working toward a thick, ropy and twisted necklace). I know nothing about beading, so I am wondering if anyone here can give me tips, shortcuts, or just tell me that there is no other way to do it.
posted by oflinkey
on Jul 2, 2004 -
5 answers
Parents! I could use some ideas for various crafts, hobbies, and quiet activities for kids aged 8 through 13. I'm doing some long-term care for a friend, and I want to wean them from the g.d. boob tube. Cheap, quiet, and independent are key factors. TIA!
posted by five fresh fish
on Feb 4, 2004 -
21 answers
