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Three Teens Combined Their Passion for Tech with Their Love for Fashion

Three Teens Combined Their Passion for Tech with Their Love for Fashion

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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These girls combined their passions for tech and fashion to create three projects: a light-up dress, interactive jewelry, and a LED umbrella.

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Build a Hexapod Robot Out of Tongue Depressors

Build a Hexapod Robot Out of Tongue Depressors

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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Bob Kat built this robot out of tongue depressors and materials from his trash, proving that ingenuity is all you need to create something.

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This Week in Making: Teach Kids to Create, Capture a GIF with a Polaroid, and More

This Week in Making: Teach Kids to Create, Capture a GIF with a Polaroid, and More

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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This week, cheer for kids to work through their mistakes, get your own custom laser engravings, or capture a GIF with a polaroid camera.

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12 Young Makers to Watch at Boston Mini Maker Faire

By Ivy Bardaglio

Ivy Bardaglio

Ivy Bardaglio is part of the Maker Faire team at Boston Children’s Museum. She loves to do big, messy projects with kids and families. Outside of work, she is an avid puzzler, bookworm, and recycler.

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By Leah Swinson

Leah Swinson

Leah Swinson was a STEAM Specialist at Boston Children's Museum until September 2017. At BCM, she enjoyed creating colorful, collaborative art and science activities. She is a graduate of Connecticut College and the last thing she made was coffee.

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Boston Mini Maker Faire is coming up on September 17th. Check out these 12 young makers that will be exhibiting at the faire.

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