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7 Projects That Help Star Trek Live Long and Prosper

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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September 8th, 2016

Today is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek’s first TV broadcast. Logically, the most appropriate way to celebrate is with a DIY project. Live long and prosper!

Maker Spotlight: Jen Herchenroeder

is a graphic designer for Make: Magazine. His life is defined by three B's: Bikes, Burgers, Battlestar Galactica. Tiny electric car enthusiast and founder of the Power Racing Series. (www.powerracingseries.org)

Also helped start a hackerspace that one time and tricked himself into thinking he didn't write this in the third person.

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August 29th, 2016March 8th, 2021

Jen is a polymath with skills in all manner of engineering and artistic techniques and is a key member of the Baltimore maker community.

Weekend Watch: Gloves, Gloves, and More Gloves

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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August 20th, 2016August 19th, 2016

Make: intern Lisa Martin fell down a rabbit hole of interesting glove crafting videos — and thankfully survived to regale us with her adventures.

Maker Spotlight: Scott Sauer

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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@calebkraft

August 19th, 2016August 17th, 2016

If you’re in Springfield, Missouri and you see some art with teeth and tentacles, chances are Scott Sauer is behind the work.

Weekend Watch: Indie-Annie Jones’ Goofy World of Cosplay and Crafts

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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August 13th, 2016August 16th, 2016

Indie-Annie Jones will give you laughs and DIY ideas as she dresses up, gets crafty, and keeps things silly.

Cosplayer Uses Engineering Background for Over the Top Costume Effects

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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August 11th, 2016August 10th, 2016

Chrissy of Engineering Couture creates cosplay designs with a mix of artistry and DIY tech. Her steampunk Dalek dress actually has steam!