Andrew Salomone brings an irreverent point of view to CRAFT, but he never neglects technique. Fine art intrests him as much as rock stars, and the way he manages to combine the two is clever and creative. Did you know he once knit a Cosby sweater with Bill Cosby’s face on it? One Project You […]
David Ten Have from Ponoko visted the MAKE offices in Sebastopol, CA recently, and Dale Dougherty conducted this video interview. Ponoko accepts plans for 2D and 3D parts bundled with electronics and other products to bring access to hard-to-find tools to makers through the mail.
Haley Pierson-Cox is the ideal craft crush. She combines photography skills with excellent writing to make satin tap pants look easy. She’s ambitious enough to sew her own dress for the Emmys. She is a lively member of the craft comunity who connects through social media, and also gets involved outside of the interwebs by […]
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Things About… is a new profile series on Craft. I started by posing the questions to our very own staff. As soon as you’ve learned everything there is to know about us, I’ll turn the tables and shine the spotlight on you! But why wait for me, when you can […]
Detroit has an impressive number of makers who are passionate about their community and dedicated to making a difference. Our second Maker Faire Detroit, taking place this weekend, July 30 and 31, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn will showcase many of them. One maker on a mission is Peg Upmeyer of Arts & Scraps. […]
Gordon McComb, who’s been dubbed “the father of hobby robotics,” has been building robots since the 1970s, and wrote the best-selling Robot Builders Bonanza (the new 4th edition is available). For MAKE Volume 27 Gordon wrote a how-to article called Teleclaw: Remote Robot Gripper, which is controlled with an ordinary TV remote.
Detroit’s creative community is mind-blowing, dedicated, and full of city pride. Last year, I remember seeing a T-shirt that summed it up: “Detroit Hustles Harder.” One of Detroit’s notable makers is Bethany Shorb of Cyberoptix Tie Lab, creator of some of the most original ties on the planet. Bethany will be exhibiting at this year’s Maker Faire Detroit, taking place this weekend, July 30 and 31, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.
