“Southern Winds” Is a Feel-Good Song with a Crafty Music Video
In order to get the right look and feel for her “Southern Winds” music video, Jane Lui built a number of cardboard and papier-mâché sets.
Month: April 2016
The Making of a Mascot Part 1: Planning and Prototyping
Shawn Thorsson is making a Makey mascot for our Maker Faires! We take you behind the scenes to see how the costume is made.
Working with Cardboard: Tips to Cut, Fold, Mold, and Papier-Mâché
Cardboard is great material to work with: Its cheap, widely available, relatively sturdy, and super easy to work with.
Making a Wooden Toy Train Crossing
Have an idea for a part you wish you could add to a toy, say a toy train set? Desktop fabrication to the rescue!
Stainable Wood-Based Filament Gives 3D Printed Violin a Natural Look
Can you give a 3D printed object a wood stain? Sure! Can you 3D print a violin? Why not! Do both and you’ll get a natural looking violin.
Smart Options for Upgrading Your Workbench Lighting
If you’re thinking about upgrading your workshop lighting, here’s our short, no-nonsense advice to getting a brighter space.
Can Your Really 3D Print a Working Robotic Lawnmower?
Need the lawn mowed? Print out a robotic lawnmower. Have a big yard? Print two?