Easy Casting of Small Model Parts and Miniatures with Blue Stuff
Using a water-reactive thermoplastic to create molds for casting small parts for scale modeling and miniature gaming.
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. Let’s take a look at some recent developments in what makers around the world have been creating lately – be sure not to miss out on their incredible artwork!
This Week in Making: Lightbulb Projector, Holographic Girl, and Yarn Bombed Trees
This week saw makers creating a lightbulb that projects your phone, a holographic Japanese girl assistant, yarn-bombed trees, and more.
This Band Goes Multi-Sensory with Interactive Lights and Beer
To make their band’s performances a multi-sensory experience, The Lights Out added LED wearables and instruments to their act.
Transforming a Propane Tank into a VW Bus Inspired Fire Pit
Greg McFarlane transformed a propane tank and random sheets of metal into a fire pit that looks like a Volkswagen Microbus.
These Mechanical Rock Sculptures Are Suspended with Their Own Weight
Artist Dan Grayber combines elements from industrial design and nature to create objects that seem to defy gravity.
Rediscovering “Lost Knowledge”
A look back at our 2009 column dedicated to lost and marginalized technologies of the past.
These Interactive Cellphone Butterflies Come to Life When You Call Them
The butterflies, created with recycled phone parts and glittering with SIM card wings, can receive phone calls.
