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Making a Quick and Easy Dice Tray for Your Gaming Table

Making a Quick and Easy Dice Tray for Your Gaming Table

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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No more chasing dice under the couch. Rein those rascals in with a simple, cheap DIY dice tray.

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Build Your Own Backyard Bowling Alley

Build Your Own Backyard Bowling Alley

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Create a centerpiece for backyard party fun with this DIY bowling lane.

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YouTube Maker Stars Collaborate on Charity Chess Set

YouTube Maker Stars Collaborate on Charity Chess Set

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Five well-known online makers join forces to build a chess set to support a worthy cause

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Young Makers Show Off Their Creations at New York Toy Fair

Young Makers Show Off Their Creations at New York Toy Fair

By Kathy Ceceri

Kathy Ceceri

Kathy's latest books for Maker Media include Fabric and Fiber Inventions, Musical Inventions, and Edible Inventions. She is also the author of Paper Inventions, Making Simple Robots, and other books full of STEAM activities for kids and other beginners. When she's not busy writing, Kathy presents workshops for students and educators at schools, museums, libraries, and makerspaces throughout the Northeast. Visit her at Crafts for Learning.

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Kids don’t just play with toys, they make them too! Here were some cool toys and games developed by young makers at the New York Toy Fair.

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“You Just Sunk My Copernicium!” Playing Periodic Table Battleship

“You Just Sunk My Copernicium!” Playing Periodic Table Battleship

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Teach your kids about the wonders of the periodic table with this easy and fun version of Battleship

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Our Favorite DIY Chess Sets

Our Favorite DIY Chess Sets

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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If you’re a chess player and a maker, why not try your hand at creating your own unique set

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