Learn about the physics of air movement with a vortex cannon that blows smoke rings when you thump it.
Nothing says "Season's Greetings" like a good fractal. Make this pop-up Koch snowflake to send to a friend.
Learn how to build a rig and create a composite photograph that can be selectively lit after it has been taken.
Bring a robot to life and make it walk with the motors that power a quadcopter's blades.
Maker Ben Uyeda shows you how to create a small, simple desk designed for multi-tasking in small home offices where space and storage are at a premium.
You can make an easy wooden ring with your drill press.
Working with hot glass, also known as lampworking, is an easy way to get started making small-scale glass art.
Create a cool, breathing LED lighting effect for your Halloween pumpkin using an analog circuit. No microcontroller required!
The phrase "cute as a bug" finally makes sense! Learn how Zoe and her mom made this amazing praying mantis costume.
Make this cardboard Transformers costume — no paint necessary, all the color is added with adhesive shelf liners and duct tape.
Building this spooky, spinning ghost mobile is a great way to learn how to make gears and get into the Halloween spirit.
Inspired by portals seen in Star Wars, this mechanical iris uses gears to open and close, making a stunning peephole for your door.