There's a (relatively) new video up on my Maker Freak You Tube channel. The 10 Minute Harry Potter Wizard came about because a few days before Halloween, my son informed me that he needed a hat to round out his Ron Weasley costume.
I prototyped it with some paper, playing initially with wrapping it into a cone. I didn't like that approach because it left a lot of waste once I'd have cut off the bottom to make an even brim. It occurred to me that I could just do two relative triangles (slight curve at the bottom). Once I figured that out, it was a very quick built.
For the outer material, I'd wanted a furry red material, but didn't have any luck finding red hairy material. I did have some red fur from inside an old swimming deck coat of mine from college. It's a little ratty looking but served the purpose. I really enjoyed the super tall hats, foolishly tall and impractical. I have yet to find a good excuse to wear them, maybe next time at the sledding hill.
The full instructions are over at Instructables. I hope you enjoy the project. I'd appreciate it if you'd like, share and subscribe.
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Monday, January 2, 2017
Maker Freak 10 Minute Harry Potter Wizard Hat
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Monday, December 28, 2015
Multiple Minds of a Maker
I love this sentiment from Mike Pekovich @Pekovichwoodworks on Instagram. I love those moments on conception, building and recognition. It's also at the last stage that you sometimes discover that your conception and the execution, don't match and it's either better, worse or just different than you'd intended.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Make's Most Interesting Makerspaces in America
Great list of amazing sounding makerspaces across America. Sadly, none in Maine (yet).
Make's Most Interesting Makerspaces in America
Make's Most Interesting Makerspaces in America
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