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DIY Japanese Bookbinding With Embroidered Covers

DIY Japanese Bookbinding With Embroidered Covers

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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Have you spun a tale that’s ready for DIY publishing? Then go ahead and thread your needle and stitch your story into a beautiful book, like these elegant examples of Japanese bookbinding with embroidered covers by Anne of Flax & Twine.

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Borg Like Me: An Excerpt About Perseverance

Borg Like Me: An Excerpt About Perseverance

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 author Gareth Branwyn was once the Editorial Director at Make:. And before that, he was a contributor. With the release of his latest book, Borg Like Me, he is sharing all kinds of stories, memoirs, and essays spanning the last 30 years. He paints pictures of the various DIY cultures he’s been a part […]

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What Are Your ABCs of Making?

What Are Your ABCs of Making?

By Michelle "Binka" Hlubinka

Michelle "Binka" Hlubinka

Michelle, or Binka, makes . While at Maker Media, she oversaw publications, outreach, and programming for kids, families, and schools. Before joining Maker Media in 2007, she worked at the Exploratorium, in Mitchel Resnick’s Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab, and as a curriculum designer for various publishers and educational researchers. When she’s not supporting future makers, including her two young sons, Binka does some making of her own, most often as a visual artist.

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Maker’s Alphabet is a wonderful new book being written by a talented pair of makers in New York.

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