Man Builds and Burns Cardboard Viking Ship as Rite of Passage
Enthused maker marks his 30th birthday by holding a funeral for his 20s and burning a cardboard viking ship.
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!
This Georgian-Style Clock Takes Popsicle Stick Crafting to a Fine Art Level
That’s not a wood grain… that’s layers and layers of Popsicle sticks! Take a look at this Georgian-style clock made from popsicle sticks.
Mesmerizing Clock Tells Time with Painted Lines on String
Using a length of rope encoded with black bars, this artist created a unique time piece that winds through each minute.
The Giant Spider Awakes in Nantes
Watch La Machine’s incredible performance of their Grande Araignée, or Giant Spider, in Nantes this past weekend.
Gorgeous Glass Sculptures Look Like In-Progress Knitting
Caroline Milne has created a series of knitting-based sculptures using a decidedly non-knitting material: glass!
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.
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The Serpent Twins, originally made for Burning Man, are making their way to Nantes, France, for the first annual Maker Faire Nantes, July 9–10.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.
