Thousands of kids are engineering their own toys and science projects โ and learning how they work โ thanks to Howtoons. Created by comic artist Nick Dragotta, toy designer Ingrid Dragotta,ย inventor-polymath Saul Griffith (a MacArthur Fellow and former Make: columnist), and self-described “big kid” Joost Bonsen, Howtoons are instructional comics that show how to make […]
This sturdy table assembles in seconds without tools, and stores flat in a closet or under a bed. You can make it over a weekend from a ยฝ”ร4’ร4′ sheet of finish-grade plywood. The table shown is intended for children ages 5โ7. For bigger kids or adults, change the box panel lengths accordingly. (Suggested table heights […]
All you need to know about making your own sturdy and attractive handles for handbags and totes.
Textile design is not limited anymore to your local fabric retailer. New tools in fashion themed maker spaces are allowing designers to manipulate fibers in interesting ways. Fashion design student, Abby Steger, has taken her inspiration from the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Orchid Mania flower show to her dress design by rendering her interpretation of the […]
Something new is growing in the Garden State. The first New Jersey Makers Day will be held on Saturday March 21st. It’s a statewide event that celebrates the maker movement, taking place in every county.”It’s a little different then a Maker Faire,” says FUBAR Labs member Paul Gentile. “They have 150 locations doing events at […]
Try these cheap and cheerful woodland animal printables for your Easter table this year.
Keep your crochet or knitting projects organized and within easy reach with this handy over-the-arm Crochet on the Go Bag portable project carrier with free printable sewing pattern! This handy bag, inspired by a wine bottle tote, will hold two skeins of yarn, several crochet hooks, pattern, stitch markers and scissors. What makes this project […]
