costumes

Building a 13-Foot Long Robot Dinosaur “Watcher” Costume from Horizon Zero Dawn

Building a 13-Foot Long Robot Dinosaur “Watcher” Costume from Horizon Zero Dawn

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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Someone showed up to E3 2017 in a life-sized costume of a Watcher, a robotic dinosaur from the Horizon Zero Dawn video game.

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The Making of Cardboard Knight at Bindlestiff Studio’s “The Geek Show”

The Making of Cardboard Knight at Bindlestiff Studio’s “The Geek Show”

Jun Shena

By Jun Shena

Jun Shena

San Francisco-based writer and filmmaker, jack-of-all-trades and master of some, Jun spends the course of each year exploring creative horizons by finding new and fascinating subjects to observe and study as a force of habit. With an appreciation for animation and gaming to science and technology, it was only natural for Jun to be drawn to the passion and enthusiasm for creation found in Maker culture. She's occasionally spotted in the wild dancing with cats.

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The Geek Show is a multi-genre Bay Area-based theater show designed to showcase, satirize, and subvert the phenomenon of geek culture.

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Weekend Watch: Cosplay, Painting, and Drumming with Gladzy Kei

Weekend Watch: Cosplay, Painting, and Drumming with Gladzy Kei

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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Gladzy crafts some amazing stuff! Watch as she paints, plays the drums, and does “cosplay speedruns.” You might learn a thing or two.

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This Gorgeous Mermaid Tail Lights Up Underwater

This Gorgeous Mermaid Tail Lights Up Underwater

By Sarah Vitak

Sarah Vitak

Sarah is a freelance writer for the Make: blog. She delights in the intersection of technology, art, and human interaction. Her background includes experience in human computer interaction, DNA sequencing technology, 3D printing, sewing, and large art installations.

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This gorgeous tail built by Erin St. Blaine is the only waterproof swimmable LED mermaid tail in the world.

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This Glorious Ouija Dress Shows Halloween Messages

This Glorious Ouija Dress Shows Halloween Messages

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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With just some LEDs, a Flora board, and a battery pack, Adrianna McKinley sewed up a wearable ouija board for a very supernatural Halloween, indeed.

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How to Choose, Store, and Care for Costume Wigs

How to Choose, Store, and Care for Costume Wigs

Ellen Howes

By Ellen Howes

Ellen Howes

Ellen is designer and stylist who has worked in film, theater, dance, and fashion. While she primarily works as a costume designer, she often designs the props and sets for the projects she works on as well.

As a Costume Designer particularly interested in subtle parody and satire, Ellen hopes to someday work for a sketch comedy series, but has been primarily working in live theater and fashion photo-shoots as of late.

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If your wig is misshapen or worn incorrectly, it can be more of a distraction than anything else. Follow this guide and you’ll be doing the perfect hair flip in no time.

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