This Week in Making: Marble Machines, Filament Tips, and More
This past week we celebrate Arduino Day with Makers like, saw a new marble machine, and started a conversation about how coding is taught.
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!
Simone Giertz Joins “Tested,” Builds Popcorn Feeding Helmet
Crappy robot maker, techno-humorist, and all-around awesome human Simone Giertz builds a popcorn helmet with Adam Savage.
It’s Crayola Crayon Day! Check Out These 7 Awesome Crayon Sculptures
Feeling nostalgic for that wax smell and drawing outside the line? Celebrate your crayon-love by checking out these rad crayon sculptures.
This Cold Casting Technique Lets You Cast Metal Props Without a Forge
Cold casting is a technique that allows you to get metallic props that are magnetic, can be buffed to a shine, or artfully rusted.
6 Sci-Fi Cat Dwellings That Let Your Pet Make a Giant Leap for Feline-kind
Does your cat spend all day dreaming of exploring the stars? Well, there’s no way to prove they don’t, so here’s six Sci-Fi cat houses.
Book Review: “The Art of Whimsical Stitching” Inspires Creative Threadwork
Joanne Sharpe’s new book is meant to spark some whimsy into your fiber art. Good for beginners and savvy sewers looking for inspiration.
4 Tips for Constructing Duct Tape Scale Models
Duct tape is super versatile and can be used for making super detailed models if you know how to work with it.
