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11 Hot Glue Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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More creative ways for getting the most out of your hot glue gun.

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It’s Crayola Crayon Day! Check Out These 7 Awesome Crayon Sculptures

It’s Crayola Crayon Day! Check Out These 7 Awesome Crayon Sculptures

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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Feeling nostalgic for that wax smell and drawing outside the line? Celebrate your crayon-love by checking out these rad crayon sculptures.

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Skill Builder: Use Hot Glue to Rescue Your Failing 3D Print

Skill Builder: Use Hot Glue to Rescue Your Failing 3D Print

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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I’ve developed a little trick for using hot glue to rescue a 3D print that is going wonky while it is in progress. Nothing replaces starting with a good model, having the right equipment, and using good practice while printing. Still, this technique has come to the rescue a few times, especially for large prints […]

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Life-Sized Pirate Ship from Cardboard

Life-Sized Pirate Ship from Cardboard

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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Treasure Island enthusiasts and friends Josh, Mikey, and Joel created a monumental tribute to the pirate life with a life-sized ship, complete with buxom figurehead, made entirely from cardboard and hot glue in just 5 days.

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