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Sculpt, Cast, and Paint The Ultimate Slip-On Cosplay Monster Feet

Sculpt, Cast, and Paint The Ultimate Slip-On Cosplay Monster Feet

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. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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We’ve all seen those impressive costumes that pop up at comic con and dragon con and the like. Have you ever noticed that the ones that have custom feet seem somehow to be an an entirely different level? The Egg Sisters want to help you get to that next level, so they’re sharing the entire […]

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Constructing Cosplay Armor From Perler Beads With Cosplamy

Constructing Cosplay Armor From Perler Beads With Cosplamy

By Krista Peryer

Krista Peryer

Cosplayer, writer, craftswoman at Ruby Fern, and co-founder of the non-profit The Geek Foundation. I love creativity and being a maker!

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In a world positively teeming with materials that you can use to build any cosplay your heart desires (Worbla, foam, fabric, resin, and even kombucha, just to name a few!), one cosplayer stepped outside the norm to build her cosplays with a more unique choice of crafting product: Perler Beads! Perler Beads are those colorful, […]

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These Giant Articulated Hands Are Made from 170 Laser Cut Pieces

These Giant Articulated Hands Are Made from 170 Laser Cut Pieces

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. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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My! What big hands you have! These giant articulated hands are made from laser cut wood.

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Tricycling “Toddler” Serves as Chauffeur in This Creepy Costume

Tricycling “Toddler” Serves as Chauffeur in This Creepy Costume

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. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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Every year Mark Vandiepenbos has been ups the ante for his daughter’s Halloween costumes.

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3D Print These 12 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

By Matt Stultz

Matt Stultz

Matt is a community organizer and founder of 3DPPVD, Ocean State Maker Mill, and HackPittsburgh. He is Make's digital fabrication and reviews editor.

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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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Okay, maybe a head-to-toe ensemble is out of the question at this point, but you still have time to print a few key accessories to make a phenomenal Halloween costume.

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