curiosities, gleanings, and creative reuse in the land of the oaks
Monthly archive October, 2010
Wonder, discovery, and fun at the first East Bay Mini Maker Faire

Wonder, discovery, and fun at the first East Bay Mini Maker Faire

“Three… two… one… GO!”

From atop a huge crustacean-shaped kinetic metal sculpture known as the Opabinia Regalis, a plume of orange fire burst through the damp, overcast Oakland skies. Kids in bright raincoats cheered in excitement. And so did I.… Read the rest

Cardboard star (with a handful of red-violets and purples)

Cardboard star (with a handful of red-violets and purples)

In the midst of this fall’s busy whirlwind (and noticeable lack of blog updates), I made a few little messy experiments with color on these little pods. I realized too late that the key is to paint the insides of … Read the rest