Fan-Built Lego Friends Science Class
Yvonne Doyle’s Science Class model details a Friends set that ought to exist, but doesn’t.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Automate Your Haunted House With a Motion Sensor
When working with special effects, the most important part is timing. So for this Halloween, I am doing a series of projects that use simple DIY sensors to help you automate your Halloween setup. So far we have covered pressure plates and proximity sensors. This week, I am going to show you how to use motion sensors to activate your special effects.
DIY El Wire Fairy Wings
Create illuminated fairy wings with this magical tutorial from Threadbanger!
Recapping a Big Weekend for Bay Area Mini Maker Faires
The Bay Area Maker Faire season ended on a high note this weekend with fairs in Santa Rosa and Oakland. The kid-centric fairs were packed and drew makers from across the Bay Area and beyond. Here’s a look at what went down in photos.
Giant Ready-To-Kill Cardboard Knife
If you’re gonna be stuck in one place for Halloween (or maybe you’re just looking for an excuse to not to talk to anyone at your obligatory Halloween party?), then this Giant Ready-To-Kill Cardboard Knife by Maria Lujan might just be a perfect costume idea for you.
How-To: Make a Cucumber Look Like a Slithering Snake
Putting together a haunted house this year? Handy with a knife? Got a cucumber? Then you’ve got the fixings for a terrifyingly realistic DIY slithering snake cucumber from NoVe Kitchen and Bar.
How To: Smokin’ Pumpkin
Take your jack-o-lantern game to the next level with this terrific Smokin’ Pumpkin tutorial from Instructables user Noise Maker.
