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Over 4,000 Empty Pen Refills Went into These Miniature Landmarks

Over 4,000 Empty Pen Refills Went into These Miniature Landmarks

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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“Disposable” pens have plastic parts that end up in landfills. M. R. Sreenivasulu decided to collect them and build something beautiful.

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Watch Intricate Moroccan Tile Mosaics Shaped by Hand

Watch Intricate Moroccan Tile Mosaics Shaped by Hand

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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See how “zellige,” or Moroccan tile, is created by hand to produce beautiful mosaics in a process that has existed for millennia.

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Upon This Brick… Details of the Lego Vatican Build

Upon This Brick… Details of the Lego Vatican Build

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A Pennsylvania priest spends nearly a year and uses half a million bricks to create a Lego Vatican to celebrate the Pope’s US visit.

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It Took 100 Hours to 3D Print This 2-Bedroom Villa

It Took 100 Hours to 3D Print This 2-Bedroom Villa

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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This luxury 2-bedroom villa in the Philippines was constructed with a specialized 3D printer. Its next project? 3D printing low income housing.

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Flaming Toads, Virtual Reality, and Invasive Paper Coming to the Ozarks Mini Maker Faire

Flaming Toads, Virtual Reality, and Invasive Paper Coming to the Ozarks Mini Maker Faire

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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The Ozarks Mini Maker Faire is coming and there will be incredible sights, like virtual reality and flaming sculptures!

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