Though much easier and less commital than the R2D2 figures, I actually underestimated the work - namely tracking down the right-sized slinkies.........

So #1 concern of all: where to acquire the right-sized slinkies for the figures? From my research and measurements, slinky needs to be approximately 1.7 - 1.75" in diameter or 43 - 45 mm in ( Read more... )

Note: I followed the instructions and recommendations provided here at this wonderful blog: http://keropuni.blogspot.jp/2012/08/re-projector-dome.html but as it was lacking in many details, I faced various trials and tribulations that I will jot down here :)

Tools & materials needed:
VERY IMPORTANT: get a hand-held rotary tool (see step #1 below ( Read more... )

Drink lots of wine... cuz wine corks are super useful :D I'm not doing anymore DIYs but I saw this on buzzfeed and thought I would share:

1) make a corkboard

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