Armed with an idea, I set about designing the concept using 3D modeling software. Though the computer model was relatively easy to make, creating a physical prototype proved challenging. I needed advanced manufacturing technology like a milling machine and an injection molder, each of which can cost thousands of dollars. Fortunately, I read in a newsletter about a fabrication lab that was opening up in Chicago just down the street from me.
Add handmade greenery to your holiday scenes, doll houses, and decor with this fun tutorial for making cute mini crocheted cork pine trees!
With 70+ makers and more than 5,000 visitors at last month’s Twente mini Maker Faire, the event wasn’t so mini. The fair was housed in a refurbished factory hall which besides a massive space for events house a large number of creative start-up companies. Fortunately the location (Creatieve Fabriek) and production crew were up to the task, so, although busy and bustling with activity, the event turned out to be quite relaxed.
I don’t think there’s any wrong way to eat an orange as long as you enjoy it, but I do think that there are a few oranges that I might’ve enjoyed a little more if I’d know about this life-changing hack to eat oranges by simply unrolling them from JewelPie.
I just got a Combat Creatures Attacknid Doom Razor robot. Since I have sworn to defend mankind against the eventual rise of the killer bots, I determined to convert my killer spiderbot to more peaceful uses.
Attention geeks and gamers: Who needs gingerbread houses when you can have a set of D20 gingerbread dice instead?
Stitch up a bit of English paper piecing magic for your Christmas tree with this quilted star ornament tutorial!
