Welcome to Saint Malo and the Faire
There are three Maker Faires being held this weekend, two in the US and one in France. So roll up, roll up, for the greatest show (and tell) on Earth.
Weekend Project: PVC Pipe Toddler Chairs
In need of some weekend project inspiration? If you’ve got little ones in your home, make a set of PVC pipe toddler chairs that are perfect for indoor or outdoor use! Build a set of durable, kid-friendly toddler chairs that are playroom or backyard ready with this easy-to-follow tutorial from Janny at Que Linda for […]
Gigabot Proves Even 3D Printing is Bigger in Texas
After their wildy successful first Kickstarter back in 2013, re:3D’s latest iteration of Gigabot, an extra large 3D printer, is Open Gigabot, which currently has two days left on its Kickstarter campaign. The Open Gigabot files are being released on Wevolver, a social enterprise for open source hardware. Make: spoke with re:3D Co-Founder Katy Jeremko about the ecological inspiration behind the […]
Kid Craft: Cardboard Guitar
DIY toy instruments are a great way to introduce creative kids to the joys of making music, and a simple cardboard guitar is a great place to start! Even if you have multiple age ranges in your home, this is definitely a bit of crafty play that will keep both big and little kids entertained. […]
Turn a Vintage Radio into a Stylish Home Theater PC
Media center PCs are usually something that you try to hide inside an entertainment center, or possibly behind a subwoofer. If you’d rather display your HTPC proudly as a work of retro futuristic art, look no further than this 40s-era radio converted into a Raspberry Pi media center. This project was originally envisioned as being […]
BYOB? Build a Wooden Beverage Carrier
Barbecue season is fast approaching, my friends. And as the mother of all BYOB events, it’s really only right that you approach the year’s first cookout with respect, reverence, and a fancy DIY wooden beer carrier! Today’s DIY project is going to make sure you are prepped and ready for your next beer adventure and […]
No Helium Required for this Epic Balloon Ceiling
Make this epic balloon ceiling for your next big event!