Crafts

Make your very own IC earring

April 21st, 2009 by alephnaught

Make your very own IC earring

My geekiest fashion accessory is my IC earring; I’ve made several because friends have asked (sometimes demanded!) them.  I’ve also been stopped numerous times when wearing this – everyone wants to know if that is a computer chip? And they’re easy to make! Go to Radio Shack or another electronic components shop – purchase one […]

Paper model of Chartres Cathedral – IT’S DONE!

August 9th, 2007 by alephnaught

Paper model of Chartres Cathedral – IT’S DONE!

I bought a model to assemble of the famous Chartres Cathedral in the Cathedral gift shop, and this entry will track how I put it together. The model is large, at least 2 1/2 feed long and a foot or so wide.  Its pretty complex with a lot of little parts (mostly the flying buttresses), […]

Brochure from Chartres Cathedral paper model – Cathédrale De Chartre

August 8th, 2007 by alephnaught

Brochure from Chartres Cathedral paper model – Cathédrale De Chartre

(The following text and pictures are from the paper model kit (you can see the kit as it was assembled at my blog here) I assembled of Chartres Cathedral) Chartres is more than just a place: first and foremost it is the cathedral. If the name of Chartres echoes so strongly in the heart and […]

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