WATCH: Giant Solid Crystal Chandelier Made from Molten Glass
The Science Channel’s How It’s Made takes a trip to Baccarat crystal studio to watch molten glass transform into a beautiful crystal chandelier.
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 Trippy Arduino-Powered “Plant” Trains Your Brain
Ever wish you could synchronize your brainwaves with an otherworldly luminescent plant from the comfort of your own room?
5 Tutorials for Next Level Pumpkin Carving
These unconventional pumpkin carving designs will ensure you have the spookiest Halloween ever.
Illuminate Your Desk with Thor’s 3D Printed Hammer
This beautiful lamp is modeled after Thor’s Hammer, Mjölnir. The files are available on Thingiverse so you can print it yourself.
My Favorite Toys at Maker Faire
At Maker Faire, almost everything can constitute being a toy, as it all seems to delight and make me feel like a little kid.
A Snapshot of World Maker Faire: Dancing Dinos and Eyeball Fashionistas
Have you ever seen a cardboard dinosaur dancing with a 12 foot tall marching dixie band? Well, if you come to a Maker Faire, that’s exactly the kind of stuff you see.
PlasmaBot: World’s Coolest Marionette
PlasmaBot is a larger than life robot marionette made from hand-blown glass tubes and noble gasses.
