THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW
As the resident Mad Scientist, Professor Figgy (or “Dr. Figgy” as Martha likes to call him!) and TV Crafter on the last four seasons of Martha’s Emmy-winning, live show, Jim researched, created, produced, and appeared in ten, original, live-television craft segments, expertly teaching Martha how to make beautiful, original, and lasting objects using accessible, everyday materials and techniques, while learning a good deal about science along the way!
Recognition:
Daytime Emmy Awards (2012-13) – Contribution to “The Martha Stewart Show,” Outstanding Lifestyle Program
Daytime Emmy Awards (2010-11) – Contribution to “The Martha Stewart Show,” Outstanding Lifestyle Program
Daytime Emmy Awards (2009) – Contribution to “The Martha Stewart Show,” Outstanding Art Direction / Set Decoration / Scenic Design
Foaming Elephant Toothpaste
For Halloween, Jim and Martha combine household items to create foaming grey elephant toothpaste, a bubbling concoction sure to impress stunned guests.
Pendulum Painting
Jim teaches Martha how to build and use a paint pendulum in this spirograph-inspired project that combines science and art to create a one-of-a-kind design.
Crystal Egg Geodes
Jim shows Martha how to magically grow a beautiful “geode” on an egg shell using a supersaturated solution of alum and egg dye.
Borax Crystal Snowflakes
Jim shows Martha how to easily craft crystal snowflake ornaments from a supersaturated Borax solution and pipe cleaners.
Dollar Store Costume Challenge
The TV crafters head to the Dollar Store on a budget to find materials to make Halloween costumes for Martha’s Dollar Store Costume Challenge.
Super Hero Costume How-to
Jim shows Martha how to create a Super Hero costume on the cheap as part of the Dollar Store Costume Challenge on The Martha Stewart Show.
Snowy Day Science - Part 1
Jim shows Martha a bunch of fun and fascinating ideas for indoor fun and learning on a snow day (Egg-In-A-Bottle; Density Column; Rubber Egg) using materials you can find in your very own kitchen.
Snowy Day Science - Part 2
Jim shows Martha even more fun and fascinating ideas for indoor fun and learning on a snow day (Red Cabbage Juice Acid/Base Indicator) using materials you can find in your very own kitchen.
Zodiac Constellation Art
Jim shows Martha how to make a collection of twelve, beautiful, illuminated art-pieces (based on the Zodiac Constellations), using wood canvases, LED twinkle lights, and glitter paper.
Cheesecloth Ghosts
Martha and Jim create scary ghosts for hanging outdoors using everyday household items: coat hangers, panty hose, poly-fil, and cheesecloth.
Casting a Cement Leaf - Part 1
Jim shows Martha how to cast a decorative leaf out of cement using an actual Allocasia leaf as the mold.
Casting a Cement Leaf - Part 2
Jim shows Martha how to paint the decorative cement leaf using simple acrylic craft paints and the Allocasia leaf as a color/pattern example.