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Craft the Force: Death Star Disco Ball

Craft the Force: Death Star Disco Ball

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Planning a party for your Star Wars-loving pals? Obviously, you’re going to need a DIY Death Star disco ball! Because, let’s face it—nothing keeps the dark side at bay quite as effectively as affixing hundreds of tiny mirrors to the Death Star itself. Feeling inspired? Make one for your next geeky gathering! With this fantastic […]

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Brew Basics: Build a Wooden Beer Carrier

BYOB? Build a Wooden Beverage Carrier

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Barbecue season is fast approaching, my friends. And as the mother of all BYOB events, it’s really only right that you approach the year’s first cookout with respect, reverence, and a fancy DIY wooden beer carrier! Today’s DIY project is going to make sure you are prepped and ready for your next beer adventure and […]

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Dremel Captivates SXSW With Tiny Cars, Jimmy DiResta

Dremel Captivates SXSW With Tiny Cars, Jimmy DiResta

Mike Senese

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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  The Create section of SXSW gets more engaging every year, and the Dremel booth was one of the busiest spots inside the tent this year, offering numerous hands-on activities and even bringing a high-caliber builder to help inspire the attendees. The Dremel team came out in force, displaying a variety of cutting tools alongside […]

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Surprise Celebration: Party Popper Chair Is a Real Blast

Surprise Celebration: Party Popper Chair Is a Real Blast

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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Inspired the by the 90s movie Never Been Kissed, the folks at Mathery Studio have devised a way to celebrate the plight of the teenage loner with a clever work called “Josie, the chair that pops.” Josie is the protagonist of the 1999 hit high school romcom Never Been Kissed. Played by Drew Barrymore, geeky […]

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