maker - erinstblaine

11 Dec

Electric Fireplace Teardown Tutorial

Check out my test project: I upgraded an electric fireplace to use programmable lights and WLED. These fancy LED fireplaces are appearing in homes all over the place. I’ve seen them at State Fairs and home shows, and they’re...

beep, beeper, diy, do it yourself, fireplace, hack, led, lights, maker, project, teardown, tutorial

06 Jul

The CircuitPython Show Podcast with Erin St Blaine

Last month I was interviewed by Paul Cutler, the producer of the Circuit Python Show. The podcast is all about CircuitPython, it’s development, use, and growth. The podcast went live on July 19. You can listen here: EPISODE DESCRIPTION...

circuit python, code, diy, electronics, maker, news, podast, python

20 Nov

Get Your Own PaperCraft Crystal Gems – PaperCraft Kits and Digital Downloads Now On Sale

You asked for them, and they’re here! Purchase your own PaperCraft Crystal Gem kits. Three different styles are available: Infinity Crystals, Khyber Crystals, or Thra Crystals. I’ve stocked my Etsy shop with a couple options: get a digital download...

assemble, build, buy, christmas, cosplay, Create, crystal, diy, for sale, gem, kit, Make, maker, papercraft, shop

18 Nov

New YouTube Intro Video

As part of this brand-makeover process I’ve been working on lately, I’ve created a brand new YouTube Intro Video. Come walk around my house and my makerspace and take a look at some of the interactive LED artwork I’ve...

artist, crystals, diy, electronics, light, maker, makerspace, show and tell, studio, subscribe, tour, tutorials, youtube

27 Aug

Epoxy Resin Torch Lamp – Dragon Gargoyle Wall Sconce

Check out my newest project tutorial: make an epoxy resin Minecraft-inspired torch lamp. This lamp has a strand of warm white fairy lights embedded right into the resin, making a lovely starry glow effect. Adding a Circuit Playground Express underneath...

3d, illuminated, instructable, interior, LEDs, make code, maker, making, printing

20 Jul

Birdhouse in my Soul – My first CNC Router Project

I made a birdhouse. It lives in my soul. Backstory! I’ve recently moved out of the San Francisco Bay Area, two hours away to the Sierra Nevada foothills. There’s no more traffic. Things are affordable. There are artists everywhere...

carve, classes, cnc router, fusion360, hackerlab, learning, local, maker, sacramento, space

17 Apr

Tutorial: Dotstar LED and Glass Pebble Floor Border

I just published a new tutorial on the Adafruit Learning System: how to make an LED and glass pebble floor border. Check it out! https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-and-glass-pebble-floor/introduction I used to have a raised tatami Japanese-style table in my dining room. We...

3d printing, adafruit, arduino, border, buttons, Circuit Playground, color shift, dining room, diy, floor, home, Make, maker, modes, pretty, tutorial

19 Nov

Neoprene Ariel Mermaid Tail

I just finished making this gorgeous brand-new Ariel cosplay mermaid tail. (Awesome underwater photos here!) It’s made from neoprene and lots of paint with a custom made translucent monofin inside the fluke. I’ve been using this handmade Ariel tail for 3...

ariel, birthday party, cosplay, costume, entertainer, how to, Make, maker, mermaid, neoprene, ocean, paint, pool, sew, swim, tail

25 Aug

Light-up 3d Printed Push Button Tutorial

I made a very very pretty hoodie. I found this amazing hoodie at Maker Faire, made by Kinetic Couture. I couldn’t resist it, and decided to take it home and add lots and lots of pretty lights to it. It’s...

3d printing, button, control, cosplay, costume, diy, Make, maker

26 Sep

Electronic Halloween Wasp Costume Construction – Part 2

Reblogged from Adafruit.com — more about our Electronic Halloween Wasp Costume construction! Here’s the original post.. reblogged here for your reading pleasure! #ElectronicHalloween 2015 at Adafruit – 9/22 Update It’s the eve of the equinox. Fall aromas fill the...

adafruit, cosplay, costume, electronic, Halloween, maker

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