You’re probably already familiar with the term “word clock”. If not, just imagine a jumble of words, and you light up the particular ones that happen to represent the current time. It is a cool concept and we’ve seen many, many variations ranging from slapdash constructions to fine woodworking. Mauritz Sivers took the basic […]
As makers, we have a tendency to escalate our vision. Each project idea seems to get a little more complex, a little more grandiose in scale. Ben Uyeda of Homemade modern is no different. We’ve followed along for years as he and his friends have constructed various cleverly designed pieces of furniture and home based […]
Every Maker Faire around the globe is a unique reflection of the community it’s based in. One of the aspects that informed the world’s first Maker Faire, Maker Faire Bay Area, is the large and vibrant local Burning Man community. Maker Faire Bay Area is fortunate to have had a strong presence of Burning Man […]
Have you ever thought to yourself: “If only I could grow a material to make cool clothes and that had low impact on the environment?”
Most of the bike storage systems we’ve seen on Make: have been very utilitarian. Either a simple system for hanging a bike, or a blocky wheel clamp. Johnny Lambert from JohnnyBuilds had the idea to make a functional piece of furniture that would put his bike on display in a visually pleasing way when not […]
It’s been called “Disneyland for Makers,” and we can’t argue with that. Without a doubt, it’s the happiest place on Earth if you’re a maker or enthusiast.
Coming up with custom lighting is one of the easiest ways to make a huge visual impact in any space. Mike Clifford from Modustrial Maker created this stunning looking design that is both portable and reconfigurable. Most portable lights end up looking like a camping lantern in one way or another but this system can […]
