So many Maker projects are really just about one discipline โ woodworking, machining, electronics, you get the idea. I wanted to build a piece of furniture that blended two different concepts โ electronics and woodworking โ and build a unique looking coffee table thatโs one part rustic design, and the other Tron-inspired sci-fi. The surface […]
Boats can be a lot of fun, but most are constructed in time-tested traditional methods. This usually works quite well considering the thousands of years of development that has gone into them. If, however, you want to buck tradition, here are six boats that can serve as inspiration for something truly unique! Pop Pontoon Pontoon […]
Last year’s World Maker Faire included many remarkable moments. What will this year bring? Apply by Sunday, July 12 to exhibit your project at the 6th annual World Maker Faire New York!
When I was a kid, we used flat coins to make fishing lures and some simple jewelry.
Dremel tool accessory bits can be expensive, limited in selection, and quickly wear out. Here’s how to make some of your own.
Chicken wire sculptures are a charming and creative way to accessorize backyard gardens and patio planters. If you like the look and you’re in the mood for a satisfying weekend project that you’ll be able to appreciate all summer long, a DIY chicken wire dragonfly might be right up your alley! New to working with […]
At the 2015 Bay Area Maker Faire, Carol Reiley spoke on the future of robots in our lives, in medical technology, and how our society might better shape the future of robotics. In her 15 years of experience as a computer scientist and roboticist, she has worked on various applications of robotics as they relate […]
