Last year, Swedish Makers convened at the first ever Maker Faire in Sweden, hosted in Stockholm at Tekniska Museet (the National Museum of Science). This year, not only are the organizers excitedly putting together the second annual Stockholm Mini Maker Faire (May 9–10), but nearly 300 miles away, on the opposite coast of Sweden, another […]
When it comes to home decor, there are few things I like more than a pretty pop of color on a clean white background. So, of course, these sweet DIY pleated pom-pom curtains immediately caught my eye. Made with inexpensive curtains and a fun pom-pom trim, these stylish curtains are both easy on the wallet […]
Engineer and rotorcraft enthusiast Cameron Carter finally realized his dream of building and flying his own helicopter. This dedicated New Zealander has spent 12 years engineering this complicated personal flying machine. He sought a project that involved solving all the problems that the pioneers of aviation had to solve. One of his biggest motivations was […]
We are excited to announce a new, fun competition for makers of all ages at Maker Faire Bay Area! The Moat Boat Paddle Battle will be holding its inaugural event May 16-17. The MBPB is a drag race style event where contestants will race their own 3D printed boats against others, seeking the triumph […]
Start saving your baby food jars and make this awesome Lego themed vessel.
Exterminate the cold with these to-die-for Dalek mittens.
This clever, straightforward build is fun for both parent and child. YouTuber Daddy Handy shares his easy to build go-kart. It’s constructed with household items and parts from the hardware store. Parts range from a 2×4 chassis, a few small boards, hinges, zip ties, nuts, bolts, and an 18V power drill, and don’t forget a […]
