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Heirloom Tech: Aineh-Kari Next-Level Mirror Mosaics

Heirloom Tech: Aineh-Kari Next-Level Mirror Mosaics

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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Aineh-kari is the Persian art of creating mirror mosaics. Learn how they’re made.

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The Art of Japanese Marquetry

The Art of Japanese Marquetry

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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Taking a look at the amazing marquetry known as Yosegi-zaiku from the mountain region of Hakone, Japan.

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Watch Intricate Moroccan Tile Mosaics Shaped by Hand

Watch Intricate Moroccan Tile Mosaics Shaped by Hand

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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See how “zellige,” or Moroccan tile, is created by hand to produce beautiful mosaics in a process that has existed for millennia.

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Building the Bricasso Lego Mosaic Printer

Building the Bricasso Lego Mosaic Printer

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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Jason Alleman, aka JK Brickworks, has done some very impressive Lego projects over the years, but this might be his coolest yet. Introducing the “Bricasso,” an all-Lego mosaic printer which can scan a piece of art and then re-create it using 1 x 1 multicolored Lego plates. In this 4-part video series, Alleman shows you […]

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A First Look At The Mosaic Palette At Maker Faire

A First Look At The Mosaic Palette At Maker Faire

By Matt Stultz

Matt Stultz

Matt is a community organizer and founder of 3DPPVD, Ocean State Maker Mill, and HackPittsburgh. He is Make's digital fabrication and reviews editor.

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I had a chance to meet some of the members of the Mosaic team at Maker Faire Bay Area and check out the Mosaic Palette. The Palette can take up to four different colors of filament and combine them to allow them to be printed on a single extruder 3D printer. While the system right now […]

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