Check Out Saturday’s Highlights from Maker Faire Bay Area
There’s never a shortage of things to do and see at Maker Faire Bay Area, and this year’s show is no exception. Here are some of the best things we saw during the faire.
Art & Sculpture
As makers, we are blessed with fascinating ways to create unique pieces of artwork or sculptures from scratch. From working with traditional methods like wood carving and metalworking to utilizing emerging technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting, there is an endless array of possibilities for makers to explore. They are continuously breathing life into breathtaking creations that make us all stand back in awe. Letโs take a look at some recent developments in what makers around the world have been creating lately โ be sure not to miss out on their incredible artwork!
Custom Fish Tank Stand Includes Lego, Aqua Man, and Hidden Storage
Caleb from the youtube channel You Can Make This Too is back with another interesting Lego infused build. This time he’s tackling the intimidating prospect of making an aquarium stand. Though they seem like simple boxes, an aquarium stand has to hold a surprising amount of weight. This gets difficult when your plan includes cutting […]
This Handy Wall Mount Gets Your Bike Out Of The Way In Style
Johnny Wikk wrote in to show off his clever bike rack that gives your wall the ability to “hold” your things with its very own hands. What you see is pretty much all there is. There just isn’t a ton to say about this clever build. Johnny himself doesn’t say a whole lot about it, […]
This Servo Driven Word Clock Creatively Mixes Light and Motion
You’re probably already familiar with the term “word clock”. If not, just imagine a jumble of words, and you light up the particular ones that happen to represent the current time. It is a cool concept and we’ve seen many, many variations ranging from slapdash constructions to fine woodworking. Mauritz Sivers took the basic […]
Join Our Free Live Learning Event To Make Vegan Leather in Your Kitchen with Kombucha
Have you ever thought to yourself: โIf only I could grow a material to make cool clothes and that had low impact on the environment?โ
A Creative Way To Make A Stylish Portable Lamp
Coming up with custom lighting is one of the easiest ways to make a huge visual impact in any space. Mike Clifford from Modustrial Maker created this stunning looking design that is both portable and reconfigurable. Most portable lights end up looking like a camping lantern in one way or another but this system can […]
This Table Mixes Steel and Wood For A Modern Twist
Join Tyler Bell as he goes through the process of building this sleek looking modern industrial table. At a glance, it appears pretty simple, but as you dig in you start to see that this thing is super tough. The legs and frame are steel and the accent of the steel inlay on the top […]
