Weekend Watch: 12 Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids
If you’re looking for some fun holiday activities to do with the family over the holiday break, look no further than this awesome playlist put together by YouTube Kids.
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!
These Giant Articulated Hands Are Made from 170 Laser Cut Pieces
My! What big hands you have! These giant articulated hands are made from laser cut wood.
Heirloom Tech: Aineh-Kari Next-Level Mirror Mosaics
Aineh-kari is the Persian art of creating mirror mosaics. Learn how they’re made.
Maker Spotlight: Nemo Gould
Nemo Gould is an Oakland-based fine artist who crafts fantastical animal and robot sculptures out of found materials.
Heirloom Tech: The Math and Magic of Muqarnas
Muqarnas are complex 2D designs that are given volume to create awe-inspiring architectural details.
Building a Sci-Fi Cyber Octopus for 80’s Style Practical Effects
In a throwback to 80s cyber punk, “Attack of the Cyber Octopuses” features cool 3D printed practical effects.
Math Monday: Advanced Polyedral Fruit
Explore math through this series of posts on making polyhedral fruit sculptures.
