Invasion of the Christmas Robots
Give the gift of robotic ornaments this holiday. Make these cool little LED ornaments that light up when the lights go out.
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!
How-To: Rock Candy Geode
For the intrepid kitchen explorers among us in search of the most dazzling of candy geodes.
Building an Instant Giant Tetrahedron
The Math Museum builds an Instant Giant Tetrahedron at a science street fair in Washington Square Park in Manhattan, NY.
Make Your Own Toy Sculpting Wax
Our favorite action-figure sculptor, Scott Hensey, talks about the toy sculpting wax that he uses.
Math Monday: Try a Torus
Learn how to make a torus model and then how to create a 7-color Ungar-Leech map on it.
Quick and Easy Drawbot For Kids
Artist Lorenzo Bravi ran a drawbot class for kids as part of the Minimondi Festival in Parma, Italy. His design uses a battery powered milk frother with pens velcroed to it, making some lovely Spirograph-esque art.
Secret Santa: Jason Babler – W40K Harlequins
My spin of the Secret Santa wheel placed MAKE’s art director, Jason Babler, squarely within my gift-giving crosshairs. Having never officially met Jason in corporeal meatspace, I was a bit stumped as to what material item he might enjoy owning. Thankfully, a little bird (named Gareth) clued me in on Mr. Babler’s appreciation of fantasy-themed resin kits.
