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Launching a Kickstarter: Strategy, Learnings, and What’s Next for TechnoChic

Launching a Kickstarter: Strategy, Learnings, and What’s Next for TechnoChic

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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Natasha Dzurny shares her experience with us while she is in the midst of running a Kickstarter for her Light-Up Paper Bow Ties.

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How to Make Beautiful Midori-Style Traveler’s Notebooks

How to Make Beautiful Midori-Style Traveler’s Notebooks

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Make your own customized, upgradable notebooks and organizing system in the Midori style.

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Horrorgami Walks You Through Basic Kirigami Techniques with Spooky Results

Horrorgami Walks You Through Basic Kirigami Techniques with Spooky Results

Marc Hagan-Guirey

By Marc Hagan-Guirey

Marc Hagan-Guirey

Marc Hagan-Guirey is a kirigami paper artist and design director. Visit him online at www.paperdandy.co.uk/ for more information about his latest creations and upcoming exhibitions.

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Horrorgami offers more than just spooky paper cutting designs, it shows you the basic kirigami techniques you need to know to get started.

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Man Builds and Burns Cardboard Viking Ship as Rite of Passage

Man Builds and Burns Cardboard Viking Ship as Rite of Passage

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Enthused maker marks his 30th birthday by holding a funeral for his 20s and burning a cardboard viking ship.

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500+ Burnt Matches Go into These Creative Journal Covers

Muris Halilovic

By Muris Halilovic

Muris Halilovic

Muris is a producer and video/digital artist who enjoys connecting and creating projects with people who come from various genres and backgrounds. His works as a producer include Film, Radio, TV and Theatre production. Currently working as product designer at Bookvalno zanimation studio in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Where he produce handmade / limited editions sketchnotes and other works of art.

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Creating beautiful book covers out of hundreds of matchsticks gave Muris’ dad something to do as he recovered from surgery.

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“Southern Winds” Is a Feel-Good Song with a Crafty Music Video

“Southern Winds” Is a Feel-Good Song with a Crafty Music Video

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

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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In order to get the right look and feel for her “Southern Winds” music video, Jane Lui built a number of cardboard and papier-mâché sets.

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

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

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

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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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.

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