Do you have a story to tell to Makers, or a project or skill to teach? Would you like to tell it live at one of the most iconic Maker buildings in San Francisco? Now you can at the (relatively) new Maker Media Lab! Our new project lab is in San Francisco, at the Palace of […]
The Raspberry Pi is a full Linux computer that’s about the size of a credit card and sells for $25–$35. It has a 700MHz ARM CPU and 512MB of RAM. Because of its capabilities and its low price, it has become wildly popular with the hobbyist market. Some people have done ingenious things with theirs. […]
Got some video game superfans in the house? Well, today on Maker Camp, the “other Paloma” meets the video game makers at Double Fine Productions. How many kids are itching to have their jobs someday, and to be paid to play? Maker Camp campers get a quick and fascinating step-by-step, behind-the-scenes overview to five jobs just about any kid would want to have! Join […]
Forget being limited to paper projects—embossing powder moves beyond the stationery shelf with these cool and crafty DIY embossed metal buttons! Make custom notions that are as unique as your project! Try your hand at embossing powder bliss with this embossed metal buttons tutorial from RaChil from The Cwafty Blog shared at Dream a Little […]
Give your summertime sweets an extra-special artistic touch—learn how to paint flowers on a cake! Create a pretty edible paint palette with chocolate, alcohol, and powdered food coloring! Make your own beautiful dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, DIY weddings, and dinner parties with this easy-to-follow tutorial for how to paint flowers on a cake that […]
I’ve seen tons of faux turquoise polymer clay projects, but I’m really loving this marbling technique as a gorgeous alternative to clay. These faux turquoise rings look fun to make and fabulous on your fingers! Nail polish is a fantastically versatile crafting tool, and, because it sticks to so many surfaces, it’s definitely a go-to […]
Maker Faires are great places to see some interesting combinations of both art and technology that can be found nowhere else. Where else could you see Robotic Chimps on Scooters, an autonomous machine that creates objects based on the influences that surround it or get your own 3D printed portrait in amazing detail? It’s on […]
