Skill Builder: Midi For Makers
The 38-year-old standard for musical instrument interfacing is still a useful tool for tunes and art alike
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Celebrate The 4th With Ali Spagnola’s Lady Liberty, Constructed From Quarantine Boxes
Comedian and songwriter Ali Spagnola has surprised everyone, including herself with this one. Noting the ever growing pile of cardboard thanks to being cooped up for months on end, Ali set off with a goal. She was going to build the statue of liberty. Like any modern day epic adventure, this story includes her […]
Cosplaying While Black: Tips, Tales, And Inspiration
Tips on getting started and ignoring the haters, plus incredible cosplayers to follow.
Make Change: How-To’s for Effective Peaceful Protest
Taking to the streets in peaceful protest is a sacred right of all Americans, enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Here’s how to make what you need for safe, peaceful, and effective protest. This list is just a start. Stay healthy out there! UPDATED June 19 SIGNS, BANNERS, EFFIGIES, PERFORMANCE Creative Direct Action […]
This Intricately Geared 7-segment Display Gives a Gorgeous View Of Your Subscriber Count
Recently my YouTube channel unexpectedly started to get attention, so I decided to do something special for when it finally reached 1,000 subscribers. An internet-connected live counter seemed like a great way to celebrate the event, with the added bonus that other people could build one themselves. There are already a few excellent split-flap kits […]
Book Review: “I Make”, by Tracy Blom & Jimmy Diresta
I had a chance to meet Tracy Blom and talk about her books last year at WorkbenchCon. At the time she was just publishing a children’s book inspired by Jimmy Diresta as a child called “I Make”, and I thought the idea was adorable. I noticed you can now pick up this delightful little book […]
Get Creative In This World Wide Digital Build-off: The Deconstruction
The Deconstruction is back! Watching the fun little promotional video, you may find yourself still wondering what the Deconstruction is. Well, it is pretty simple: The Deconstruction is a creative collaboration event held online – and in real life. Before the event, a topic is released for our participants (you!) to explore (deconstruct!). Then, during […]