German designer and furniture maker Frank Buchwald says he’s fascinated by the “uncompromising functionality of machines,” and he prefers to experience it raw, unobscured by exteriors of mawkish or overly pleasing design.
Continue ReadingRemember those nasty dyed sugar Pixy Stix? Ew. Gross. Nasty. Forget about them right now. Instead of rotting your teeth with artificial flavors, rot them in style, with something a bit more sophisticated. Chow has created their own versions, and they are very adult and very delicious. Their Trixy Stix are handmade with fresh and […]
Continue ReadingSince launching MAKE seven years ago, our mission has been to inspire, inform, and connect the global community of makers — and aspiring makers. A central goal of our work is to help people get started with making.
Continue ReadingThis Toys and Games issue of MAKE is filled with fun projects to make that just might inspire you to see the world differently — as something you can shape, mold, shrink, and hack.
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Then, SNAP! Andrew and I both jumped as all of the cameras shuttered simultaneously. That was it: quick and painless. I took my turn in the chair, and remained unphased as the simul-shutter snapped my photo….later that night, I had a 3D model of my head swirling around on my iPhone screen.
Continue ReadingCraft Activism is more than just a collection of how-tos. The 17 projects in this book have the added dimension of being connected to a cause: Pass along a worthy message with the Easy-Piecey Peace Quilt; recycle plastic bags to make a skirt; update your grandmother’s crafts with a feminist – and modern – touch; […]
Continue ReadingMel Beatty of Poor Robin created this adorable Matryoshka ornament for the holidays. With holiday swaps now on folks’ minds, this has got me in the spirit for my upcoming ornament party.
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