February 2012
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Fun With The Laser Cutter →
Did we mention we have a big awesome laser cutter? Probably! We always mention that. Enjoy this little video Matt threw together while laser cutting himself a laptop stand. Complete with corny Antiques Roadshow-esque jazz music.
January 2012
20 posts
The Best Ties Ever →
The Apollo Tie is made from actual, historical documents from the Apollo spacecraft! Finally, the Resistor Tie is made from repurposed, vintage circuit board screens originally used in appliances, particularly ovens and cook-tops. Very cool!
“We do not cease to play because we grow old. We grow old because we cease to...”
– GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
More than Nostalgia :: Parliament & Wake →
Editorial on the nature of Steampunk
What does a Steampunk Bellydancer wear? →
Interesting ideas found on- Clothesmonaut A blog about the psychology of clothing and costume
Mad Hatter Hats Instructions! →
For a Mad Hatters tea party, one must be modelling the very latest head gear! Why not try your hand at making one of these designs? We used contemporary materials mixed with the traditional such as sinamay, a brightly coloured starched gauze, which comes in pliable strips and hat bases. The wonderful thing about millinery is that anything goes.
Instructables Costume Hat Tutorials/Ideas →
November 2011
11 posts
Ideas for males for Victorian Ball
See http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/victorian-clothing-guide.php for full article.
“In the Victorian era, daily dress was much more formal than it is today. Unless they were a workman or laborer, every gentleman was expected to wear a coat, vest, and hat. To walk around in shirtsleeves without vest or coat would be the modern-day equivalent of traipsing about in one’s underwear. ...
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August 2011
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GMC Provides New Wheels to Mark Horvath - A... →
stephanierudat:
Awesome to see GMC recognize the need to abolish homelessness by empowering changemaker, Mark Horvath, with new wheels and goods from other generous sponsors so he can continue his mission as the founder of invisiblepeople.tv. Check out www.invisiblepeople.tv to see why I’m such a proud supporter.
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Real Detroit Ddays mentions the District VII Maker... →
From the article “Make Something of Yourself We attended Kristine Diven’s District VII Maker Faire Kickoff Party on Friday and then wished her and her Mannequin Forest team luck at the Henry Ford weekend event. We’re now happy to report that luck (that is, a pure hyperdrive of creative energy) kicked in nicely – Diven, Micho Detronik and that indispensable wingman Chris...
WatchWatch the Mannequins in action at Maker Faire Detroit 2011
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July 2011
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Maker Faire Kickoff Party at District VII Detroit...
Come celebrate Maker’s Faire Detroit weekend with District VII and i3Detroit.
Friday July 29th 2011: Check out art pieces and technology projects and listen to amazing music by local legends like Dethlab, DJ Seoul of Detroit Techno Militia, Rob Messerschmidt of Live Gallery PA, and Doc Colony of Live Gallery PA and Visual Show. Additionally, see the visual displays presented by Doc Colony...
Real Detroit Weekly Gives Us the Nod. →
The Diven Dossier … And The Update You Wanted
We’ve often wondered if photographer Kristine Diven’s surname had an extra letter at some point in the past, because “Driven” seems so much more in keeping with her character and talent. And now that certain “technical matters” at District VII (her base of operations near Rivertown) have been happily...
WatchTest Run of Automaton at I3 Detroit. Created at District VII and I3 in Detroit by Micho Detronik and Kristine Diven