Inspired by the honeycomb-cut paper decorations popular in Chinese festivities, Beijing-based artist Li Hongbo uses the same technique to create otherworldly sculptures that look like they’re made of plaster when resting, but have the ability to accordion out to bizarre proportions. A book editor and designer, he’s had a love affair with paper for years […]
I’m a big fan of MicroRAX aluminum beams — they’re great for throwing together quick structures for my projects. Recently I had to make a project enclosure so I thought I’d test out some corner braces I’d bought. It turned out pretty sweet! Click on the slideshow to see how to make your own. [make_slideshow […]
In preparation for the Maker Faire each season, the editors of MAKE have been divying up topical beats so we can cover more area. I’ve been covering the 3D printing beat, and thought I’d share some of the trends and technologies I’m seeing going into Maker Faire. Putting aside the IP, social, and political discussions […]
Young maker Joey Hudy’s 16th birthday is right around the corner, on March 13, and though he’s not even a legal adult yet, his list of accomplishments include meeting President Obama and shooting his own homemade Extreme Marshmallow Cannon with him…
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared Feb. 11, Thomas Edison’s birthday, National Inventors Day. Edison is an easy one. There are certainly lesser known inventors out worth celebrating. Any suggestions?
Are your embroidery supplies in need of some new-year organizing?
Ruffled blog, a lovely source for everything pretty and wedding-related, have some really inspiring DIY ideas displayed in their recent photoshoot. I particularly love these simple wire hearts suspended over the cake. There isn’t a full tutorial on how they did it, but it looks like the thinnest of wire made into a heart, and hung by baker’s twine. Would be great for a wedding or any party.
