Make a Fishing Lure from a Flattened Penny
When I was a kid, we used flat coins to make fishing lures and some simple jewelry.
How to Make Your Own Rotary Tool Bits
Dremel tool accessory bits can be expensive, limited in selection, and quickly wear out. Here’s how to make some of your own.
Make a Chicken Wire Dragonfly Decoration for Your Garden
Chicken wire sculptures are a charming and creative way to accessorize backyard gardens and patio planters. If you like the look and you’re in the mood for a satisfying weekend project that you’ll be able to appreciate all summer long, a DIY chicken wire dragonfly might be right up your alley! New to working with […]
The Future of Robotics and DIY Medical Technology
At the 2015 Bay Area Maker Faire, Carol Reiley spoke on the future of robots in our lives, in medical technology, and how our society might better shape the future of robotics. In her 15 years of experience as a computer scientist and roboticist, she has worked on various applications of robotics as they relate […]
Make Your Own Reusable Casting Molds with this Putty Recipe
This easy-to-follow molding putty recipe is a great place to start casting your own molds.
Skill Builder: Use Hot Glue to Rescue Your Failing 3D Print
I’ve developed a little trick for using hot glue to rescue a 3D print that is going wonky while it is in progress. Nothing replaces starting with a good model, having the right equipment, and using good practice while printing. Still, this technique has come to the rescue a few times, especially for large prints […]
Savor Summer: Make Your Own Strawberry Jam
Summer is nearly here, and local farmer’s markets are already brimming with the first harvests of fruits and vegetables. Feeling the love? Don’t let those few delicious weeks of strawberry season pass you by—this year, pick up (or pick) a few extra quarts and make your own strawberry jam! I love strawberries—I even grow a […]