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Best Watercolor Tools and Supplies for Beginners
I started out in watercolor pretty recently, and have become completely obsessed. These are the tools and supplies that got me started and keep me going. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links.
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Vegan Chocolate Tart Recipe
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becky Stern (@bekathwia) on Dec 25, 2019 at 6:38am PST Crust ingredients: 1/2 cup vegan margarine such as Earth Balance 1/4 cup unrefined sugar such as coconut sugar or Sugar in the Raw 1 ripe banana (I keep some on hand in the freezer) 1 teaspoon…
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Cat Food Access Control with ESP8266
This project goes over the process I used to create an automated cat food bowl, for my elderly diabetic cat Chaz. See, he needs to eat breakfast before he can get his insulin, but I often forget to pick up his food dish before I go to bed, which spoils his appetite and throws off…
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Best Gift Ideas for Makers 2019
I’ll admit, I’m proud of my small-but-efficient workshop, and it’s thanks to some key items I can’t live without. Here are my suggestions for what to get the maker in your life this holiday season. Canary Box Cutter The Canary box cutter is safer than a utility knife for opening boxes and cutting cardboard, and…
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Emergency USB Power Supply (3D Printed)
This project makes use of a 12V battery, like you would use for a vehicle, for charging USB devices in case of a power outage or camping trip. It’s as simple as affixing a USB car charger to the battery. After Hurricane Sandy, I was without power and used an inverter/battery setup at home, but…
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Skeleton Sweater story for Lost Objects Series on Hilobrow
I wrote a short story about my lost skeleton sweater for the Lost Objects series on Hilobrow: Hand-knitting an adult-sized sweater is a big achievement for any knitter. Making one that fits properly is the ultimate knitting win. I managed to accomplish this one time only, and with the addition of a complex custom two-color…
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Unfolding Fashion Tech: Pioneers of Bright Futures Book
I am mentioned briefly in the book Unfolding Fashion Tech: Pioneers of Bright Futures
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Motorcycle Gear Gift Guide
As many of you who know me know: I am all about the gear. Using the right equipment for the job is one of my favorite things to do, whether it’s knitting, electronics, or motorcycles. Here’s a list of the best gifts for the motorcycle rider on your list. Got a suggestion to add? Leave…
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KitSplit and ShareGrid Review and Comparison From An Equipment Owner
I got into gear rental as a way to earn a little extra money from the film equipment I already own. I co-run this small venture in NYC with my partner, who’s a cinematographer. Over the last two years, it’s been a great experience to be an equipment owner on KitSplit and ShareGrid. What follows…
