Tag: how-to
Dyeing white abs rapid prototyped parts
by Jon on May.30, 2010, under Make, MakerBot
Twin Cities Maker ordered 5 lbs of white abs along with our makerbot. I’m aware that the MakerBot Store currently sells colored abs, but 5 lbs of white is nearly a lifetime supply and my method allows for more colors. While Rit dye is relatively safe don’t use any cookware that will be used for food ever again, and be careful as it will stain just about anything. I’m told that bleach will remove it from white sinks, counter tops, etc. but I can’t guarantee it will, so try to be careful.
Simple Cider
by Jon on Oct.09, 2009, under Brew, Make
Here’s a quick overview on how to make your own 5 gal batch of cider. I may or may not post more in-depth description of some of the steps, leave comments on what you’d like to see.
What you need:
5 gallons of juice – I like to use Indian Summer apple cider, its only ingredient is apple juice, no preservatives.
Some extra sugar (optional, to raise alcohol content) – I used 4 cans of apple juice concentrate, plenty of sugar, not much extra water.
Yeast – I used a starter made with the sediment from the bottom of one of my bottles of cider and 1 of the cans of concentrate, left on my stir-plate for about 48 hours until it started bubbling, if you can’t make a starter, I recommend Wyeast labs #4766. My starter is a 3rd generation of that strain.
First step, clean and sanitize your container and add your first gallon of juice:
