/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>66573
Can anyone explain why this wouldn't work? seems like a solid idea, and not exactly the most difficult to execute.

Age
> 20
Latest project
> necklace and hairpin for mum's birthday. working on sanding down a ukulele and messing around with it to make it sound/look nice
Project you want to do next
>reading the BOB thread... think I should probably get one together. Series of crafty things for christmas (eg decorating lantern-style tealight holder, etc). Work on my programming and such.
Occupation/degree
> Occupation: call centre, part time
> Uni: Computer and Network engineering
A brief explanation of things you've learned from /diy/
> got some great pointers on basic modifications to the uke. inspiration for a lot of the crafts I'm working on for gifts. picked up some circuitry tips... general sort of things, ideas, etc etc
Wtf you're doing on 4chan right now
>putting off cleaning my room, and getting ready to go out tonight

>>58189
>>58202
still interested. link?

>>46918
>>46893
>>anyone else from AU
dunno if either of you guys are in Melbourne, but I want to get into this shit, and I'm in the city...

>>45178
That is incredible :D
>>45131
http://www.copycatcrafts.com/ is pretty much my favourite ever... I went through every page of it

So /diy/hards

Made a hairclip as part of mum's birthday present from a link in one of these threads. So I want to know: what have you guys made since this board came into being? Got plans for future projects?

Also, crafting general

Well, I'm thinking of buying a waistcoat, fedora and some cufflinks (just plain of each) then switching them out to suit his tastes. Going to switch out the buttons for red black and white ones, add some extra buttons (including on the hat)... the cufflinks probably wont get changed, but I'll buy them last so that they match. considering getting red satin bias binding and running it around edges etc.

essentially spice up some clothes for going out/bartending etc

Currently doing undergrad computer & network engineering (finished 1st year as of yesterday), and working in a call centre. Aside from getting the hang of soldering, I would say neither is of use. But then again, I'm more of DIY crafter than electronic/woodwork/metalwork-er

what is wrong with you people?

>>42775
you may notice that the title is "vases" not "candle holder." I'm planning to add a sealant so that they can be used for flowers.

even if used for candles, by the time the paint does actually peel off, you're probably going to be ready for new home decor (or even if not, they're not exactly expensive to replicate)

Also

http://lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com/2011/03/anthro-inspired-zinc-letters.html

http://illgetyoumypretties.blogspot.com/2011/03/wall-art-on-cheap.html

got all this shit from http://www.copycatcrafts.com/ absolutely loving it right now. Thank god for the stickied linkthread!

OP! do you like vases and shit? because I found these and am going to make some when time permits

http://fivefeetofspice.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-vases.html

http://illgetyoumypretties.blogspot.com/2011/03/wall-art-on-cheap.html

1. Take Canvas
2. Glue on washers of various sizes in whatever shape you want
3. ???
4. PROFIT

Thinking of doing this to a lampshade, or my desk, or something

>>21479
agreed

If this thread decides it's /diy/hards and i open a post with "Hey /diy/nosaurs," will I get stabbed? Will I have my home invaded?

Wait, what's that? No? This is just some self-important /diy/ck deciding he (or possibly she) is able to force us to a decision.

whatever sticks, will stick. let people flow with it for a while

>College major
computer and network engineering
>Current occupation
full time student, part time call centre
>Is this the job you want? If not what job do you want?
noooo. but i don't know :p
>Trade skills
mainly painting, drawing and jewelery making. can sew and want to give other shit a try
> Hobby's/Interests
computers, music, art

>>20368
oooh! steel wool, thanks! I've got a wad of it in the kitchen. I'm using 40 to start, and a sheet of sandpaper is like 90c. I wouldn't mind trying for that sort of finish, again, mainly just to see how it goes.Thanks!

>>20372
i'm kind of enjoying spending the time on this - i know paint stripper is way easier, but it's fun this way :)

>>20313
yeah, i can get paint remover for eioght bucks, but honestly i have about six dollars for the next week, and an electricity bill to pay next week. I'll have a look into how much the spray laquer will cost around here :)

Hey my mad /diy/entists

I'm stripping down a cheap ukulele. I'm currently still getting rid of the paint with the roughest sandpaper I could buy.

I plan on staining it, since it's made of fucking plywood (i know it's still going to sound pretty shit, but I want to do this more to see how it turns out appearance wise.

I have two main questions: first up, I can't get my sandpaper into the corner between the neck and the body. should I wait til I've stripped the rest off? I can't afford the paint stripper and shit, so it's all going to have to be manual. Also, do you have any general adivce? When I smooth off the body, what sort of grade sandpaper should I use etc etc.

My computer is not recognising the external media, so I can't put pics... so here is a general uke.

>>11714
if i had paperclips, i reckon that could make a sweet kazoo-ey thing

>>11707
cool story bro ;) i have one laying around somewhere. might be fun to fuck around with.

>>11781
holy shit, bro. Should post pics of it thus far, it sounds incredible! And a turtle shell uke? Is it more for the novelty of it, or does turtle shell sound good? Aaaaand do you just do this shit as a hobby? (sorry for all the questions - i just wish i had that sort of ability with instruments. I can't do much more than re-finish and change the hardware on it).

>>11791
haha. Thrity bucks to restring??? My old local music shop did it for me for free the first time, and taught me how. Then again, I was about 12, and people are nice to small children.

bump?

anyone got a pattern/instructions for crocheting one of these bad boys?

>>11387
been my favourite since i realised it was here

So, mac/diy/vers, does anyone here do stuff with instruments? Anything from being full-on luthiers to once having made that lagerphone that sits in the corner, gathering dust.

Pic-semi-related, I'm currently stripping back a cheap uke to paint it up.