summer of making Archives

Cooling Off in a Cardboard Swimming Pool

As a fanatic crafting fan, inventor, author and designer, I just enjoy making new things for the fun of it! I operate an award-winning how-to You Tube channel called The Homemade Game Guru to share my love of creation with people worldwide. Utilizing cardboard in grandiose ways is my specialty.

I also run an unique online design class to help anyone create a Personal Family Tree Board Game. You can sign up for that class here.

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August 22nd, 2016August 19th, 2016

In the height of summer, a swimming pool is at the top of many a wish list. Would you ever consider building one from… cardboard?

Did a Solar-Powered Autonomous Boat Just Cross the Pacific Ocean?

By Damon McMillan

Damon McMillan

Damon McMillan is a mechanical engineer, hobbyist and father of four. He resides in Sunnyvale, CA.

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August 22nd, 2016August 22nd, 2016

Damon McMillan built a robotic boat. Not just any robotic boat. This one is sailing across the world’s oceans. And it’s just simple and elegant enough to work.

Laura Kampf Builds a Bike You Can Ride on Water

By Laura Kampf

Laura Kampf

I am a self-employed Artist/Designer/Maker and Content Creator. I am deeply passionate about my Workshop, developing my Skillset and Making Stuff.

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July 28th, 2016July 29th, 2016

Have you taken your bike for a ride on a river… and lost it when it sank? Here’s a bike-powered watercraft to avoid such things!

The Great Make: Popsicle Roundup

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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