The first MAKE Hardware Innovation Workshop wrapped up this evening. Featuring over 30 of the most well-known innovators in the MAKE space, the event found a perfect home in the storied garden-roofed research facilities at PARC Xerox. As one of the speakers commented, this was probably the first time that all of these path-breaking […]
We’re merely two days out from Maker Faire Bay Area, the Greatest Show and Tell on Earth, with over 700 makers of all stripes coming out to the San Mateo Fairgrounds to show what they’ve made. One thing all these folks have in common is their immense sense of passion for whatever it is they […]
The wooden pattern of a ship propeller is used to create a mold in the foundry. Huge! [thanks, Adon!]
nerd JERK: With a nostalgia for all things retro, nerd JERK inspires the geek in all of us by crafting old-school video game imagery into tangible textile art. Specializing in cute crochet plush sculptures, designer Steph Cortes has also started selling her DIY Craft Kits to bring pixel art to life! Meet your Bazaar Bizarre […]
There will be a lot of people showing off their 3D printers at the Bay Area Maker Faire this weekend; the nifty little Up! printer will be there as well, printing gnomes, cathedrals and whatnot. If you make 3D Printers and plan to attend, feel free to drop me a line at swallace@oreilly.com. Collect them […]
It’s sunny and warm here in Detroit, so I’ve got outdoor activities on the brain. This how-to for homemade sidewalk chalk looks like a blast. Brought to you by Jessica Begum for Modern Mom, this project looks incredibly fun to make at home. More: ylvia’s Super Awesome Mini Maker Show: Sidewalk Chalk @Craftzine.com blog HOW […]
Ayu Tomikawa is an artist who practices the ancient art of woodblock printmaking. Her influences include Japanese folklore, manga, and sci-fi.
