The first day of the 4th annual Kansas City Maker Faire is coming to an end. I’ve been wandering around all day talking to people and seeing some incredible things. What is always striking is the variety you’ll find at a Maker Faire. You can literally go from perfume making to electric cars in five […]
Self-taught artist Tine Kindermann creates captivating dioramas and peephole installations based on traditional German folklore from salvaged materials that she finds on the streets of New York City.
Pat Konkle, a retired machinist from Colorado, created a set of mechanical displays that demonstrate a variety of working gears. It’s an amazing piece of work. Mike Neden of Pittsburg State’s Kansas Technology Center came upon these displays on a trip and with help from Pitsco Education turned them into freestanding exhibits. Mike said that […]
Create custom patterned flooring–no grout or tile-laying experience required–with this inspiring tutorial for making a patterned floor with linoleum tile!
What story are you writing with your life? Tell me your story. But first, remember with me Kevin Brooks, a dear friend and mentor who passed away three months shy of his 56th birthday, which would have been today. I first met him at the MIT Media Lab, where his warm smile and engaging intellect […]
In this episode of Maker Hangar, I show you how to assemble the motor mounts and body halves of your tricopter. I also teach youย what CA adhesives are and what they can be used for. Next Episode, I’ll show you how to finish building the tricopter, so stay tuned! If you haven’t already purchased your […]
The 4th annual Maker Faire Kansas City starts tomorrow morning! Being a Missouri native myself, this particular Maker Faire holds a special place in my heart. This was the first place I saw Arc Attack, and I have countless fond memories of the breathtaking location, the Union Station. As we mentioned last week, there are […]
