Makerslide: Prototyping 3D Tools Made Easier
Travis Good takes a look at Makerslide, a linear tracking and frame system for building personal fabrication machines.
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Paper Polygons
While preparing At Your Leisure Zine, Jonathan Lo from Happy Mundane created these really cool paper polygons. These are some great geometric shapes to create out of colored paper and glue together. I love them as is, or you could string them together with fish line and hang. Or follow my most recent CRAFT video to make something epic for your wall.
Paper Skateboard is Tougher, Lovelier Than Ply
Making skateboards out of… books? Yes, quite lovely and sturdy ones at that.
Illuminated Boat Responds when Tilted
ITP student Tak Cheung casted this boat hull from fiberglass and epoxy resin and embedded a tilt responsive LED matrix within it.
Thread Installation by Anne Lindberg
This is Drawn Pink, by Anne Lindberg part of an installation at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art. In this piece Lindberg uses Eqyptian cotton thread and staples to create a larger-then-life experience. Be sure to check out the piece and the time-lapse video of the incredible work.
Laser Cut Acrylic Lampshade
Done in the traditional stained glass technique of using lead and copper foil, Ben Light brings a different take on the craft by using laser-cut pieces of acrylic. Surprisingly the acrylic didn’t melt despite the necessary heat that was applied. The result is a great proof of concept for more complex works.
Maker Faire Booth Design Challenge
Tips & Tricks on designing your booth for Maker Faire. Hat tip to folks at Seattle Mini Maker Faire for the advice and inspiration!
