Piece image

Needle and Conductive Thread

From: Jen Nathan
Length: 00:04:41

Do-it-Yourself goes beyond knitting. Pick up a soldering iron and some conductive thread to explore "tech crafting." Read the full description.

Switchloviecircuit_small The Do-it-Yourself movement has brought yarn into the hands of hip young people across the country. But some some D-I-Y-ers are putting down their knitting needles and picking up a soldering iron. Jen Nathan brings us to Austin, Texas to explore the new trend of "tech crafting."

To hear the full audio, sign up for a free PRX account or log in.

More from Jen Nathan

Piece image

Modern Cowboy (00:06:28)
From: Jen Nathan

Man rides horse cross country in search of fame
Piece image

Short List - "I'm Away" (00:01:03)
From: Jen Nathan

A Short List inspired by modern life - Perfect for they day after a long vacation
Piece image

Portland, Maine - Audio Postcard (00:01:49)
From: Jen Nathan

Spend a snowy afternoon in Portland, Maine
Caption: PRX default Piece image

The Bible and a Gallon of Bleach (00:06:04)
From: Jen Nathan

Religion and politics are two topics your mother told you never to talk about in public - unless you're a customer at Father Peter's laundromat in Portland, Maine.

Piece Description

The Do-it-Yourself movement has brought yarn into the hands of hip young people across the country. But some some D-I-Y-ers are putting down their knitting needles and picking up a soldering iron. Jen Nathan brings us to Austin, Texas to explore the new trend of "tech crafting."

Broadcast History

Aired nationally on the women's issues program 51% in June of 2008.

Timing and Cues

Suggest host intro:

The Do-it-Yourself movement has brought yarn into the hands of hip young people across the country. But some some D-I-Y-ers are putting down their knitting needles and picking up a soldering iron. Jen Nathan brings us to Austin, Texas to explore the new trend of "tech crafting."