We all have varying levels of expectation when it comes to the quality of our Halloween decorations. Jonathan Pfeiler, however, may have just raised the bar for the high quality end of the spectrum. This Slimer yard ornament is life sized, theoretically weather proof, and awesome. Head over and check out the whole project on […]
This year, BIG things are all the rage (not that they haven’t been popular in the past!). You don’t need to rush out and spend hundreds of dollars on a store bought piece to wow your neighbors though, in these 4 videos you’ll see how you could build a giant spider in a few creative […]
Halloween time is here! October is widely considered to be one of the biggest maker holidays and frankly, even if you’re not into the holiday itself, you probably at least feel the excitement in the air. Well, we’d like to add to that excitement with a contest! Show us what you’ve got and we’ll reward […]
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I love baking and I’m always looking for more opportunities to get people to explore baking as a fun activity. I’ve seen examples of cakes and various treats with a gooey filling and thought that Halloween presented a perfect opportunity to do some kitchen exploration and see if I could bake up some yummy […]
Animatronic Raven DIY Kit $255–$375, Mr. Chicken’s Prop Shop, chickenprops.com Pololu Mini Maestro Servo Controllers $30–$50, Pololu Robotics and Electronics, pololu.com Here’s an awesome small-batch kit that’s got all the hardware and feathers you need to assemble a well-articulated animatronic raven that would fit into any imagineer’s menagerie. Includes laser-cut acrylic chassis parts, vacuum-formed […]
Tips on getting started and ignoring the haters, plus incredible cosplayers to follow.
