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Force Friday Fun: Build a 1:18 Scale Cardboard U-Wing from Rogue One

Force Friday Fun: Build a 1:18 Scale Cardboard U-Wing from Rogue One

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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An incredible 1:18-scale cardboard Star Wars U-Wing with free, downloadable plans.

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Papier Machine Combines Paper Circuits and Mechanics in Delightfully Pastel Videos

Papier Machine Combines Paper Circuits and Mechanics in Delightfully Pastel Videos

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Marion Pinaffo and Raphaël Pluvinage create a paper circuits that use pleasing colors and new mechanical aspects that are fun to watch.

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Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with a Giant Cardboard Maple Leaf

Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with a Giant Cardboard Maple Leaf

By Homemade Game Guru

Homemade Game Guru

As a fanatic crafting fan, inventor, author and designer, I just enjoy making new things for the fun of it! I operate an award-winning how-to You Tube channel called The Homemade Game Guru to share my love of creation with people worldwide. Utilizing cardboard in grandiose ways is my specialty.

I also run an unique online design class to help anyone create a Personal Family Tree Board Game. You can sign up for that class here.

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Celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Canada becoming a country this July by building this cardboard maple leaf display.

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This Week in Making: Star Wars Droids, Comic Con, and Deadly Paper Cuts

This Week in Making: Star Wars Droids, Comic Con, and Deadly Paper Cuts

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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This Week in Making looks a Star Wars droid puppet, a makerspace in South Africa, Silicon Valley Comic Con, and murderous paper.

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This Week in Making: Gaming in an Altoids Tin, Guardians of the Easter Egg, and Mother’s Day Gifts

This Week in Making: Gaming in an Altoids Tin, Guardians of the Easter Egg, and Mother’s Day Gifts

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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This week, catch up on all the recent Maker Faire events, put your Easter eggs in superhero costumes, and plan your Mother’s Day gift.

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Weekend Watch: Explore Eclectic Videos on The Kids Should See This

Weekend Watch: Explore Eclectic Videos on The Kids Should See This

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Looking for videos to watch with your kids that are actually entertaining for both you and them? Check out The Kids Should See This.

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