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!
Masking tape labels are a staple in any workshop. You scribble what’s in a box on the tape and slap it in place. We’ve all done it. However, Molten Cheese Bear is taking that concept in an interesting direction. As you can see, they’ve made a tiny plotter that writes directly onto the masking tape, […]
Geometry rules! Bring out your inner Gothic architect with a compass and the materials of your choice
We absolutely love seeing how people push the boundaries of 3Dprinting. This latest example mixes old fashioned string art (where you loop string around nails to form patterns and pictures) with extreme “bridging” with a 3D printer to achieve some pretty cool effects. 3D Print Bunny has been coming up with all kinds of clever […]
As a kid in the age of Star Wars, there were few things as fun as a plain old cardboard tube. These paper constructions have been seen as make-shift light sabers since the late 1970’s and to this day you still find kids swinging them around and making the sound to go with them. Joel […]
Kitbashing, or making a model out of random other parts hacked together, is far from a new concept but this example is quite exquisite. The youtube Channel Bill Making Stuff is a particularly fun one that I enjoy watching, who does kitbashing all the time with impressive results. If there is one lesson to learn […]
How to Easily embed animations into your 3D printing timelapses
We’ve all seen people goof around with a magnifying glass in the sun, but this project takes it to a new level. Cranktown City has uploaded this fantastically amusing project that is sure to impress. He built a cnc controlled engraving machine that uses the sun instead of a laser tube. As he explains in […]
