Get Lost in the Details of These Miniature Test-Tube Cities
Not only are these miniature scenes fantastically constructed and enclosed in test tubes, but they’re suspended like tiny floating islands.
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!
Hollow Out Rocks for Cairn-Inspired Jewelry
Use a handheld rotary tool to make holes in rocks for jewelry and other art projects.
Cyanotype Printing with Waves and Rain
Artist Meghann Riepenhoff uses the cyanotype process to make prints of waves, sand, and rain.
Sculpting a Life-Size Humpback Whale
Ever wonder how the giant animal sculptures in aquariums and natural museums were made? Sculptor Stephen Kesler shares his process.
What I Learned 3D Printing My Own BB-8
One man recounts his quest to 3D print his own faithful reproduction of the BB-8 droid from Star Wars.
Want to Make a Topographical Map? This Artist Will Show You How
This 3 dimensional map was laser cut and stacked in layers to display the natural beauty of the Portland, Maine area.
This Mirror Is Made of Hundreds of Pompoms
Daniel Rozin reinvents the mirror with furry pompoms and an Xbox Kinect.
