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This Week in Making: Water Bikes, Paper Chess, and Flying Cars

This Week in Making: Water Bikes, Paper Chess, and Flying Cars

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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This past week we contemplated riding our bikes on water, marveled at a paper quilled chess set, and got amped thinking about flying cars.

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Making a Quilled Paper Chess Set with Light-Up Board

Making a Quilled Paper Chess Set with Light-Up Board

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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This gorgeous chess set and board are almost entirely quilled paper.

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Paper Quilled Insects: Capture the Beauty, Not the Bugs

Paper Quilled Insects: Capture the Beauty, Not the Bugs

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Reddit user greatdane4 has been experimenting with making quilled paper butterflies. She is new to the craft, but does an amazing job.

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