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This Portable Loom Lets You Weave on The Go

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. You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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May 25th, 2023May 24th, 2023

If there’s anything the modern day maker needs, it is the ability to pop out some weaving when they have a spare few minutes. Imagine you’re taking the subway for your hour long morning commute and you reach into your bag and pull out a fully functional weaving loom. Well, that’s totally possible. This 4 […]

Tempus Nectit: This Clock Tells Time By Knitting

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. You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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March 29th, 2023March 23rd, 2023

One of the core experiences that many makers share is inspiration taking us on a learning journey. In this case, Kyle Rankin saw an article about a clock that knits to tell time on a popular blog. He shared the enthusiasm of other commenters thinking that it was quite clever and that he’d love to […]

4 Steps To Reinventing Yourself With Fiber Artist and Woodworker Windy Chien

By Rob Goodman

Rob Goodman

Rob Goodman is principal at OpenVerse, a marketing and storytelling firm focused on strategy, content development, and brand for emerging technology companies. Rob’s ability to blend business sense with creative expertise defines his work as a marketer, consultant, producer, and writer. Rob was most recently head of global marketing for digital publishing at Google, and previously led online marketing for Simon & Schuster and helped shape grassroots digital marketing at Sony Music. He is an illustrator and the creator and host of Making Ways podcast, all about finding your unexpected path to a creative career.

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July 30th, 2018March 8th, 2021

While most would consider working for one of the world’s top companies a career pinnacle, Windy’s tale doesn’t end there.

Celebrate Star Wars Day with These 12 Projects

By Hep Svadja

Hep Svadja

Light cutter, fashion trend hunter, urbex artist, and space enthusiast.

Staff Photographer and Photo Editor at Make.

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May 4th, 2018

This roundup of projects from a galaxy far, far away will let you show your pride regardless of what kind of making you do.

Crochet Your Own Climate Change Data Visualization Blanket

By Sarah Vitak

Sarah Vitak

Sarah is a freelance writer for the Make: blog. She delights in the intersection of technology, art, and human interaction. Her background includes experience in human computer interaction, DNA sequencing technology, 3D printing, sewing, and large art installations.

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October 18th, 2017October 17th, 2017

Create your own blanket that reflects the rising temperatures of our planet. Despite the grim picture, the design is very artistic.

Sewing a Personalized Leather Tool Roll

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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