Creative Manager forย Aleph Object (makers of LulzBot printers), Ben Malouf, unveiled some of his own amazing 3D printed art piecesย last month at 3D Print Week New York. Using the process known as lithophane for creating three-dimensional images you can only see when backlit, Malouf created portraits of actor Gary Busey, President Obama, the Mona Lisa, […]
Rockstar Robots make up the cream of the crop in the world of robotics. These are the bots that will turn heads with just their name being uttered. Even those who donโt stay on top of whoโs making whatย shouldย recognize a famous robot or two when they see it. For the month of May, to celebrate […]
Cats and crafts? It’s purrrrfect match! Add a set of super-cute DIY clay kitty coasters to your handmade home decor. Transform polymer clay into fabulous feline faces that are perfect for holding your favorite drinks! Want to learn how? Check out this easy-to-follow clay kitty coasters tutorial that Laura shared on A Beautiful Mess. If […]
LulzBot is known for theirย exceptional engineering, upgradability, and commitment to open source โ but not for portability, nor for having a space-saving footprint. Now, the team has released the LulzBot Mini to help those who donโt have the desk space required for their larger Taz, but are looking for many of the same features. The […]
Jones creates custom-made dioramas full of bits and pieces that reference important milestones in his clientsโ lives
In the month of April, robotics teams participate in competitions such as FIRST in St. Louis and Vex in Anaheim. I met Kate Azar last summer and heard her talk enthusiastically about FIRST robotics. While her experience was positive, she realized that young women struggle to gain respect as competitors and team members. I asked […]
If creativity is intelligence having fun, then creating a board game is intelligence at play. One of my favorite units for the 7th grade class I teach is the Board Game Design unit. When my assistant principal walked into my class, though, she was skeptical. The kids had played board games in order to dissect […]
