How it’s made

Maybod Morvarid

Traditional Iranian Porcelain of Maybod Morvarid

June is ceramics month here on Makezine, and I’m reminded of a trip I took to Iran a few years back to visit my extended family. We traveled to Yazd, one of the oldest cities in the world, with history dating back 3,000 years. Yazd is known for its high-quality handicrafts, porcelain being one of […]

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Tesla Gun

Tesla Gun

Willow Brugh checks out uber hacker Rob Flickenger’s latest project, a don’t try this at home Tesla gun!

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How Gemstones are Faceted

How Gemstones are Faceted

Ever wondered about how gems are cut and polished? Here’s a great 6-part video series that covers the basics of “meetpoint faceting,” as it’s known, from jeweler John Bailey.

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