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Don’t Glue Anything Without This Handy Reference Chart

Rebecca Husemann

Rebecca Husemann is a design student writing her bachelor’s thesis while working at the German version of Make: magazine.

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March 25th, 2016February 8th, 2017

Need to glue fabric to plastic? What about styrofoam to wood? Or ceramics to metal? Choose the right glue with this handy reference chart.

Unfolding the Story Behind Paul Johnson’s No-Fold Pop-Up Books

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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March 24th, 2016March 23rd, 2016

There’s an element of surprise in pop-up books. Paul Johnson’s Pop-Up books use this moment of delight to inspire kids to read and write.

Here’s How to Use Different Types of Screws

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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March 23rd, 2016March 22nd, 2016

Screws are a staple of DIY building and good for a wide variety of projects. Here are the basics to using and choosing screws.

5 Basic Stitches You Need to Know, Plus Other Textile Tips

By Ellen Howes

Ellen Howes

Ellen is designer and stylist who has worked in film, theater, dance, and fashion. While she primarily works as a costume designer, she often designs the props and sets for the projects she works on as well.

As a Costume Designer particularly interested in subtle parody and satire, Ellen hopes to someday work for a sketch comedy series, but has been primarily working in live theater and fashion photo-shoots as of late.

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March 22nd, 2016March 21st, 2016

Here are the 5 basic stitches you need to know to tackle most hand sewing tasks (with bonus tips for handling fabric).

6 Common Types of Paper to Use for Crafts and Prototyping

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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March 21st, 2016October 18th, 2023

Different types of paper have different qualities. Here’s the breakdown to help you decide which paper is right for your crafting project.

Welcome to the Flambé Dunk Tank (With a Nod to Cormac McCarthy)

By James Tiberius Burke

James Tiberius Burke

is a graphic designer for Make: Magazine. His life is defined by three B's: Bikes, Burgers, Battlestar Galactica. Tiny electric car enthusiast and founder of the Power Racing Series. (www.powerracingseries.org)

Also helped start a hackerspace that one time and tricked himself into thinking he didn't write this in the third person.

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March 18th, 2016March 18th, 2016

The dunk tank bellowed with flame and pushed and howled at another throw as the occupant flirted with immolation.