10 Makers You Don’t Want to Miss at North Little Rock Mini Maker Faire
This year’s North Little Rock Mini Maker Faire, will feature several new faces. Attend if you can, as admission is free!
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
Filament Friday: Taulman3D’s Bridge Offers Nylon Durability
Nylon is a great 3D printing material because of its durability, but it can be tough to print. Taulman3D has released Bridge, which gives you the best traits of nylon.
How I Built a Giant Mechanical Iris Skylight with a CNC Router
When you have a CNC router, making a giant mechanical iris isn’t that difficult!
Crafted Workshop: End Grain Cutting Board with CNC Inlay
Johnny Brooke showcases how to use a Shapeoko XL to carve two pockets for a two-color inlay to build an end grain cutting board.
Weekend Watch: The Mesmerizing Timelapse of Machine Embroidery
Watching timelapse videos of embroidered designs come to life is almost as fun as learning how to do it yourself!
Filament Friday: “Silk Like” Filament Gives Glossy Prints
Everyone at my hackerspace kept asking what filament I’d used for a print I’d made with Silk Like, because it gives off a shiny lustrous texture that turns heads.
Shapeways Offers Access to New HP 3D Printing Technology
Shapeways has announced that they are teaming up with HP to give their community access to HP’s new Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology.