01st Dec 2019

CNC Dust Control

I’ve got this cute little cnc3018. It’s portable so has potential for PR for CNCs in general. I decided to try an experiment with dust control. It came out great....

22nd May 2019

Northern Lights

Here’s an 8 1/2 x 11″ Northern Lights light box. How is it done? It’s a CD being rotated in front of a servo. I used an old Arduino Uno,...

30th Dec 2018

Printmaking Business Cards

I carved up a 12″x12″ linoleum from Wallacks and up-cycled some album covers from the clock and jewelry project. This is basically a 12″ square stamp. I roll ink onto it...

10th Mar 2018

Hack Ur Business Cards

  I use these techniques to take obsolete cards (or cards I’ve received but already recorded them) and covert them into upcycle cards! Lino Printmaking For cards that are blank...

28th Jan 2017

Peppers Ghost

Erica brought up this idea of doing Peppers Ghost as a DIY activity for kids. Most instructions call for a piece of acrylic or glass. I happen to have some...

06th Jan 2016

Notebook from Record

Vinyl record covers were made to be nice so why not use them as notebook covers! I’ve got a supply of record covers from the earring and vinyl clock project....

08th Nov 2014

Parol Contest 2014

I learned about Christmas Parol Lanterns last year and love making them. This year I was invited to enter a Parol contest. Order Parol Kits! What came forward was the Laser Parol. It’s...

03rd Oct 2014

Parol Lantern Kits 2014

It’s time to make Parol Lanterns for Christmas! For “made-to-order” kits please email (darcy@inventorArtist.com) with how many and your address. You’ll receive a link to pay! They’re $10/kit. Order. The kits are...

17th Jun 2014

Zen Glider

Walkalong gliders are super cool but I wanted a more accessible and convenient version of it. The main issue is transport since they get squashed. The other is you need...

28th Dec 2013

Box Making

I make boxes (and more) by reusing cardboard from other boxes. Actually it’s a bit of a love affair. For some reason I love making things from cardboard. Perhaps its...

16th Dec 2013

Parol Gallery 2013

Here’s the Parol gallery! Order Parol Kits! If you made a Parol this Christmas please send pictures of you and your Parol! Even if you didn’t make it from these...

09th Dec 2013

Parol Lantern and Philippines Fund Raiser

I was invited by the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines to show my Parol Lantern Kits at their fundraiser entitled: Parol – A Star of Hope. A fund raiser...

27th Nov 2013

Philippines Christmas Parol Lantern Kits/Templates

What’s a Parol Lantern? Parol Lanterns are a beloved Philippines Christmas tradition. Get the the latest Parol Lantern kit by emailing darcy@inventorArtist.com! The New Open Source Parol Want to make your...

19th Aug 2013

Pee-O-Matic 1000

Is your puppy struggling with house training? Don’t worry Pee-O-Matic is here! I made this from cardboard and can’t explain why I feel compelled to post it. Cut it to...

15th Oct 2012

Throbbing Business Card

I was working on a throbbing heart for my rooster project . I wanted to take a few shots at making the heart so I decided to try it on business...