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!

Illuminate Your Desk with Thor’s 3D Printed Hammer

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.

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A Snapshot of World Maker Faire: Dancing Dinos and Eyeball Fashionistas

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.

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Upon This Brick… Details of the Lego Vatican Build

Upon This Brick… Details of the Lego Vatican Build

A Pennsylvania priest spends nearly a year and uses half a million bricks to create a Lego Vatican to celebrate the Pope’s US visit.

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The Fascinating — and Ongoing — Evolution of the Strandbeest

The Fascinating — and Ongoing — Evolution of the Strandbeest

It’s likely you’ve heard of the Strandbeests — or at least seen the crawling, leggy, wind-powered mechanical figures around the web. But you still probably haven’t heard their whole backstory.

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