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3D Print Aesthetic Leg Prosthetic

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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February 15th, 2018February 14th, 2018

This man designed and 3D printed a custom fairing for his coworker’s daughter’s prosthetic leg. Best of all, the designs are open source!

Three Teens Combined Their Passion for Tech with Their Love for Fashion

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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January 29th, 2018January 26th, 2018

These girls combined their passions for tech and fashion to create three projects: a light-up dress, interactive jewelry, and a LED umbrella.

Edible Innovations: Maker Faire Rome Showcases the Future of Food

By Chiara Cecchini

Chiara Cecchini

Chiara is fascinated by food as a means to impact bodies, minds, and environment. She has studied international business in three different countries, and is an alumni of the Food Innovation Program and US Director at the Future Food Institute.

Based in California, she is also a Research Scholar at Food Science and Technology at UC Davis, working on building the first comprehensive Internet of Food to enable food care through food systems semantics. She is a selected member of Barilla Center Food Nutrition Foundation, a Research Affiliate at Institute For The Future, Board Member at Maker Faire and selected member of the Global Shapers, a young global network of innovators promoted by the World Economic Forum.

She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and impact investing, and aims to leave her mark on society.

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December 14th, 2017December 13th, 2017

100,000 visitors and over 700 projects from over 60 countries came to Maker Faire Rome, a faire that’s been nicknamed Maker Faire Europe.

Build a Hexapod Robot Out of Tongue Depressors

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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December 11th, 2017December 11th, 2017

Bob Kat built this robot out of tongue depressors and materials from his trash, proving that ingenuity is all you need to create something.

Two Teens Restore a 1974 Super Beetle

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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November 29th, 2017November 29th, 2017

Claire Nelson and her brother decided that they would buy and restore a 1974 Super Beetle all by themselves.