diy on Vice

Unearthing America's Treasure Trove of Obscure Private Press Vinyl

Years ago, before computers and the internet, recording and disseminating your music was much less democratic. Yet, many unknown and obscure musicians did just that, going DIY and privately pressing their work themselves. We looked at a new book 'Enjoy The Experience,' which examines this culture. Full story

The Creators Project

Design Your Own Clothes with Continuum Fashion

Continuum Fashion is a label that allows people to create their own designs using the hive mind of the internet as well as apps. It's one of those crowdsource-y, DIY companies that people learn about and then say, "The future is now!" So, uh, looks like the future is now, folks. Full story

China's Self-Sustaining Man Is Cyberpunk in Real Life

He runs a custom electronics-manufacturing outfit from his living room, grows organic vegetables in his garden, and even raises chickens and pigeons on his roof. It’s the kind of self-sufficiency that would make an eco-freak blush and the entrepreneurial spirit generally reserved… Full story

I Learned How to Make Blow in Colombia

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Colombia is the world’s biggest producer of cocaine, providing around 80 percent of the whole planet’s supply. In true entrepreneurial spirit, mom and pop coke shops, or “kitchens,” pepper the countryside, churning out 345 tons of the white st… Full story

DIY Halloween Costumes: Torso in a Suitcase

Playboy bunny? Catwoman? Get out of here! Nothing makes a man want to eat you out more than looking totally fucking insane. Full story

DIY Halloween Costumes: Michelle Obama

Halloween is hands down the best thing that has ever been invented. Every week this month, I am going to show you how to make a totally kewl Halloween costume, because I’m tired of seeing a bunch of you dressed like the Mario Brothers and/or sexy cats. This week: Michelle Obama… Full story

The Subtle Beauty in Homemade Fireworks

Just don't go blowing off your hands. Full story

The Imminent Destruction of Worm Palace

There is a miniature hand-built city in California, complete with a toilet that uses worms to flush away shit, and Marin County is going to tear it down any minute now. Full story

It's Complicated

Queen of Swords Slice it Nice

Liam Sparkes has played in more London DIY bands than you can shake a whole bushel of fanzines about Huggy Bear at. From Harry Stab and Human Bomb to Drumize with Eye from Boredoms, he's done stuff in them. Full story

Literary

Book Reviews - The The 4-ACO-DMT Issue

You could be forgiven for feeling a little let down with London’s current crop of DIY punk activity. Alternative comedy, however, although roughly the same age as punk, has over the last few years come into its own as far as “doing it yourself” is concerned. Full story