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Upcycle Glass Spheres into Unique Speaker Enclosures

Upcycle Glass Spheres into Unique Speaker Enclosures

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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If you were to create a speaker enclosure, conventional wisdom would have you starting with medium density fiberboard (MDF), or, possibly, some other wood product. Ryan Sweeney, however, decided instead to use a thick glass cylinder for each speaker, mounting them with cut bamboo. The idea for this came to him while he was working […]

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May the Frost Be with You: Etch Your Own Star Wars Drinking Glasses

May the Frost Be with You: Etch Your Own Star Wars Drinking Glasses

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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No Star Wars collection is complete without these snazzy homemade drinking glasses with custom etched emblems.

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New 3D Printer Uses Molten Glass

New 3D Printer Uses Molten Glass

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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Micron 3DP, a maker of extruders for 3D printing, has been exploring an exciting new area: 3D Printing with glass. This exploration seems like a somewhat natural transition for the company. The “hot end” of the 3D printer is the part of the extruder assembly that literally melts the plastic which is then deposited in […]

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Faux Sea Glass for Jewelry, Beading, or Home Decor

Faux Sea Glass for Jewelry, Beading, or Home Decor

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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If you love the look of sea glass for DIY and decor, you can now get the same look without getting sand in your shoes! Whip up a batch of faux sea glass for all your crafting needs. Don’t live near a beach? Can’t find enough pieces of sea glass in the right shapes and […]

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Cocktail Bling: Gold Foil Glass Tumblers

Cocktail Bling: Gold Foil Glass Tumblers

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Want to make this weekend’s cocktails just a little bit fancier? DIY a set of gold foil glass tumblers, and let the chic sipping begin! A touch of gold can make even the most uninspired beverage feel like something special, and there’s no denying how great it looks on glass. Want to give it a […]

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Handmade Decor: DIY Gem Mirror + Easy Glass Cutting

Handmade Decor: DIY Gem Mirror + Easy Glass Cutting

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Is your mantle or entryway missing a focal point? Bring some serious bling to your home decor with a DIY geometric gem mirror!

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