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Fire-Breathing Gilly Emits Gorgeous Green Flames at Maker Faire New York

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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October 13th, 2016October 12th, 2016

Flaming sculptures are fantastic, but Orion really kicks things up a notch

Telling Stories with 21st Century Pop-Up Books

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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October 10th, 2016October 10th, 2016

Two talented artists tell 19th century stories while exploring a modern take on the pop-up book.

The Cybernetics of Knitting

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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October 9th, 2016October 9th, 2016

Artist and “circuitry seamstress” Teresa Lamb translates knitting into musical feedback.

This Week in Making: World Maker Faire Recaps, Halloween, and Drones

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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October 9th, 2016October 7th, 2016

This past week we relived the glory of World Maker Faire (and so did a lot of other people), learned more about 3D robotics, and made spooky crafts.

An Animated Glimpse of Diet Coke and Mentos at the Unisphere

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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October 6th, 2016October 5th, 2016

Be sure to sit up front at an EepyBird presentation if you get an opportunity — and bring a raincoat and goggles if you do.

Tiny Humans, Tiny Tech, and the Close-up Magic of Maker Faire

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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