Welcome to the new teardown series on my channel, where I take apart gadgets and share what I find inside. First up is the Pavlok, a shocking wearable designed to help you break bad habits. The Pavlok comes with the...

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I’m back with another on illustration of a beloved tool, like this helping third hand. I like to create my line art first. I use Pigma Micron pens to draw on top of my pencil sketch, then erase the graphite...

It’s time for a change. For the last decade, the microphone I used for voiceovers was the Zoom H4N, connected to my computer as a USB audio device. It’s been great, don’t get me wrong, but I’m ready to go...

I’m back with another on illustration of a beloved tool, like this helping third hand. I like to create my line art first. I use Pigma Micron pens to draw on top of my pencil sketch, then erase the graphite...

I like to use a lightbox to trace from my sketchbook. The one I use uses LEDs and plugs in with a USB cable. In case you want to get into watercolor painting, I’ve made a post cataloging all the...

Welcome to a new video series on my YouTube channel, all about watercolor painting. I’m working on a series of illustrations of beloved tools, like these flush diagonal cutters. What I like about watercolor is how relaxing it is. Finding...

I started trying to paint a tool every day in the month of December. I did ok, holiday travel notwithstanding, and made 22 paintings in 31 days. The best of this set went into this watercolor tools poster, now available...

I started out in watercolor pretty recently, and have become completely obsessed. These are the tools and supplies that got me started and keep me going. Porcelain watercolor palette Winsor & Newton starter kit with brush pen Foamcore board covered...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becky Stern (@bekathwia) on Dec 25, 2019 at 6:38am PST Crust ingredients: 1/2 cup vegan margarine such as Earth Balance 1/4 cup unrefined sugar such as coconut sugar or Sugar in...

Here’s every DIY project I made in 2019, in one long marathon video. The post Everything I Made in 2019 appeared first on Becky Stern.

This project goes over the process I used to create an automated cat food bowl, for my elderly diabetic cat Chaz. See, he needs to eat breakfast before he can get his insulin, but I often forget to pick up...

I’ll admit, I’m proud of my small-but-efficient workshop, and it’s thanks to some key items I can’t live without. Here are my suggestions for what to get the maker in your life this holiday season. Canary Box Cutter The Canary...

This project makes use of a 12V battery, like you would use for a vehicle, for charging USB devices in case of a power outage or camping trip. It’s as simple as affixing a USB car charger to the battery....

I wrote a short story about my lost skeleton sweater for the Lost Objects series on Hilobrow: Hand-knitting an adult-sized sweater is a big achievement for any knitter. Making one that fits properly is the ultimate knitting win. I managed...

As many of you who know me know: I am all about the gear. Using the right equipment for the job is one of my favorite things to do, whether it’s knitting, electronics, or motorcycles. Here’s a list of the...

I got into gear rental as a way to earn a little extra money from the film equipment I already own. I co-run this small venture in NYC with my partner, who’s a cinematographer. Over the last two years, it’s...

This year I stitched up some skeleton costumes using black sweatsuits and white stretch fabric. I stuffed up the bones to get a 3D effect. For this project, you will need: Sweatshirt Sweatpants Free pattern, printed Scotch tape White cotton...

As a kid, Mom made me a handmade costume every year until I asked her to stop (so I could make my own). Here are ten of my favorite DIY Halloween costumes I’ve made and worn over the last decade...

This guide will walk though making a plush toy that’s simple to sew by hand. This tutorial is based on my friend Moxie’s Free Range Monsters project in CRAFT Magazine volume 6. I’ve used this project for years to teach introductory...

This tutorial demonstrates how to make a silver ring that holds a glass RFID tag. It’s the same kind folks get implanted in their hands to unlock things like door, computers, or vehicles. I’m not quite brave enough to get...

I love being in my studio, whether its shooting a tutorial, using the workbench, or just attending a conference call. Since moving to NYC in 2003, I've always had to make do with a smaller-than-ideal workspace, except for those two...

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I recently sold my GH5 and bought a GH5s to replace it. Here’s why: Dual Native ISOI’m excited to be able to capture low light scenes with less grain, which will help improve the quality of what I already do,...

Here’s a comprehensive list of the gear I use in 2019 to capture and edit my DIY projects, tutorials, and videos. You don’t need anything special these days to start out capturing great photos and videos– use whichever camera you...

I've made a lot of mistakes in my time in the workforce. At one job, I had the nickname "Becky Four Times" because that's what it took to get things right. What follows are some of my most mortifying work...

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I designed and 3D printed this geometric succulent planter in Tinkercad, which has five chambers with drainage and a catch tray. Find the tutorial and files on Instructables. The post Geometric Succulent Planter appeared first on Becky Stern.

This tutorial walks through the process of combining Arduino sample sketches to make a working project prototype. Developing the code for your project can be the most intimidating part, especially if you haven’t done it a thousand times already. The...

Thanks for having me, Jeremy & Max! I was interviewed on The Creativity Podcast, Episode 22. The post Appearance on The Creativity Podcast appeared first on Becky Stern.