Geek Crafts

It’s like a Saturday Star Wars two for one today!Random Canadian has posted intructions on how to make light saber knitting needles, over at Instructables.

The materials needed for this project include a 3/8″ Lucite rod, several key-chain LED flashlights, a red LED, a green LED, 2 X 10 Ohm resistor, heat shrink tubing,
120 sand paper, a Scotch-Brite pad, and a 10 Ohm resistor. It can’t be a terribly difficult project, as Random Canadian said another smaller set of needles were also made.

“The cyano glue makes the cut ends optically pure when the plastic bits are joined, as long as there are not big tool marks… I found this out on a previous project. saves quite a bit of time by not having to polish the ends.”

So the next time you find yourself battling the dark side of the yarn, or you just want to knit in the dark, whip up a set of these babies for all your nerd knitting needs!

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Crocheting is already awesome, but you know what would make it even better?  Adding lightsabers.  Channel the force as you make scarves, dolls, and whatever else you like to create while wielding a lightsaber crochet hook.  They’re very nifty and might just help keep your hand from excess cramping.  Cherelle made these super fun, hook grips out of polymer clay.  The tutorial for the grip can be found here, or, if you don’t want to make one yourself, you can buy it at her Etsy shop.

• More Crochet on Geek Crafts
• More Star Wars on Geek Crafts
• More Crochet from Cherelle

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My eldest boy recently had a Star Wars birthday party. I was inspired by this pin, to sew some little cloaks for some lollipops, to make Jawa favors. I took notes and photos as I went, so I figured I may as well share the tutorial on my blog.

Of course, if you aren’t sewing inclined, but can’t do without these, the original pin I was inspired by points to a store, so you can buy some too!

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I love star wars, and there are some fantastic Star Wars crafts out there on Etsy! Here are some of my favourites. Click on the picture to go to the treasury!

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In just a year, I’m going to be finished with college. Soon, I’ll have to decide what to do with the rest of my life! Every time I see a baby in a pram or stroller, I squee with delight, so little geeky addition sounds just lovely. Young children are a great inspiration for crafts. I honestly can’t wait to turn our study into a Nintendo-themed bedroom and start finger-painting Pokémon with the little ones.
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I think Chewbacca is one of the most misunderstood characters on Star Wars – probably because very few speak Wookie. Fortunately the pattern for this Chewbacca Domo appears very easy to understand, so with just a few snips and stitches you can have one for your very own. He even includes a video tutorial!

How cute would this look on your bed? I think it would make a great addition to a dorm room or geek den, too.

Via: Instructables

Links of Interest:

• How to Make a Chewbacca Domo (including pattern)
• More Star Wars crafts on GeekCrafts
• More Chewbacca crafts on GeekCrafts
• More sewing crafts on GeekCrafts

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