How I Built a Giant Mechanical Iris Skylight with a CNC Router
When you have a CNC router, making a giant mechanical iris isn’t that difficult!
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: Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, Mad Max Mobiles, and Double Action Keyboard
Make Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver, watch a Little Tykes’ Cozy Coupe go Mad Max, and never worry about hitting your caps lock ever again.
Maker Spotlight: Peter Hudson
Peter Hudson is a Large Scale Kinetic Sculptor who crafts mechanical marvels made of lighting, animation, and pre-programed microprocessors.
This Week in Making: Star Wars Droids, Comic Con, and Deadly Paper Cuts
This Week in Making looks a Star Wars droid puppet, a makerspace in South Africa, Silicon Valley Comic Con, and murderous paper.
Weekend Watch: Cosplay, Painting, and Drumming with Gladzy Kei
Gladzy crafts some amazing stuff! Watch as she paints, plays the drums, and does “cosplay speedruns.” You might learn a thing or two.
Take a Video Tour Through Maker Faire Hong Kong
Maker Faire Hong Kong was an engaging mix of old and new. Take a ride through the Faire with Senior Editor Caleb Kraft as he captures the magic on video.
This Week in Making: Gaming in an Altoids Tin, Guardians of the Easter Egg, and Mother’s Day Gifts
This week, catch up on all the recent Maker Faire events, put your Easter eggs in superhero costumes, and plan your Mother’s Day gift.
