If you’ve ever been to a comic, sci-fi or anime convention you’ve probably seen attendees wearing cosplay (costume play) costumes of their favorite characters. Some of those costumes are designed rather poorly while others look incredibly good and then there’s David Carpenter’s costumes, which are on a completely different level. Halo 4 fans will quickly […]
Turn a boring black tee into a work of space geek art with this galaxy moon t-shirt tutorial!
Hexapods, mechanical creatures with six legs, can be one of the easier ways to make a walking robot. A hexapod was one of my first robotics projects, and it turned out great. Great for being around 4 inches tall that is! If you’d like inspiration to build something much bigger, and admittedly more awesome, check […]
Transform your favorite patterned origami paper into beautiful, useful coasters with this teacup coasters tutorial!
Steampunk makers have designed some interesting (and some bizarre) projects and devices based on the sub-genre of sci-fi. Everything from small mechanical spiders to the Arts et Metiers metro station in Paris have taken on a steampunk aesthetic and now we can add emergency lighting to the list thanks to Instructables member Junophor. The steampunk […]
Clear your weekend schedule, because, after you see this amazingly detailed tutorial for making your own gorgeous watercolor henna cat illustration, you’re not going to be able to put down your paintbrushes and pens!
Getting the perfect shot can be difficult, especially when the subject or object is moving at a high rate of speed. Specialized equipment is often used, such as high-speed cameras and remote digital triggers to capture images at just the right moment, which carries a hefty price tag. Matt Kane of Vela Labs has designed […]
