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Now blogging: John Park
I’m John Park and I’ve been invited to blog here at Make. I’m thrilled that Phil and the rest of the incredible team are letting me join them. By day I’m a character rigger making animated movies; by night (and early morning), I’m a father and husband, Maker, and freelance writer. Thanks to a chance […]
“Maker” is what I do, “steampunk” describes the style
[Pics by Gary Mattingly] Steam Powered, the first California Steampunk Convention has drawn to a close. What a fantastic, inspiring event! Bowlers and top hats off to Ariane Wolfe, Tofa Borregaard, Richard Bottoms, and everyone else who made the con come off so well. I met tons of cool, friendly, and talented people, marveled at […]
Mythbusters interview, part one
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters were recently in Seattle for a live show – I got to hang out and ask them some questions before the show. I also passed on your suggestions – you guys were awesome, there were tons! They were great to interview; they’re not bored by each other or […]
Mythbusters interview, part two
Here’s part two of my interview with Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of Mythbusters. PS: So where are you going to be in 10 years, with fleeting fame? AS: I have no idea. PS: Do you have things you want to do? Do you have time to even think about it? AS: I want to […]
The great writers’ guide to DIY
The great writers’ guide to DIY – Features, Books – The Independent via RW. In his book Kafka’s Soup, Mark Crick parodied literary giants by imagining how their their best-known characters would cook. Now, in Sartre’s Sink, he’s got them tackling home improvements… Hanging wallpaper with Ernest Hemingway Tools: Pasting brush, Wallpaper brush, Decorator’s scissors, […]
Maker Faire-goers
One of my favorite things about Maker Faire is watching people make things. There are so many things to see and so many distractions – it’s really cool to slow down and watch folks really focusing on the thing they’re doing. Here’s a little round-up of makers, both kids and grownups, making masks, metal-working, playing […]
