Sculptor Ryon Gesink Masterfully Merges Metal and Fire
Wielding fire and metal, sculptor Ryon Gesink creates massive sculptures that illuminate the night sky with metal.
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!
How to Ship a 50-Foot Serpent to France
The Serpent Twins, originally made for Burning Man, are making their way to Nantes, France, for the first annual Maker Faire Nantes, July 9–10. We were dying to know how one goes about shipping two 50-foot serpents across the globe, so we caught up with Kyrsten and Jon en route to France.
YouTube Makers Doing 30 Videos in 30 Days
Two well-known YouTube woodworkers challenge each other to a month of making and video documentation.
Human-Sized Griffin Puppet Wows at Maker Faire Kansas City
This is probably the closest a person can get to meeting a mythical griffin in real life.
Deadpool’s Disembodied Head Shares a Catchphrase When It Holds Your Gear
Julia needed a place to rest her cool, new headphones when she wasn’t using them, so her dad made a quipping Deadpool head.
Noble Gases Turn into a Light Up Rainbow with a Tesla Coil
A Tesla coil is the only thing powering these glass tubes filled with noble gasses, creating a glowing rainbow.
15 Fab Labs and 112 Projects Come Together at Maker Faire Lisbon
Maker Faire Lisbon has some incredible collaborations between makers of all types
