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This Week in Making: Secret Prison Computers, Destiny Sparrows, and a Invisible Girl

This Week in Making: Secret Prison Computers, Destiny Sparrows, and a Invisible Girl

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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This week, computers are found in a prison’s ceiling, Destiny Sparrows are brought to life, and a cosplayer dresses up as an invisible girl.

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Insane Taxidermy Leads Artist to Prison

Insane Taxidermy Leads Artist to Prison

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Gomez De Molina has an incredible imagination. He weaves these fantastic creatures into existence from bits and pieces. His taxidermy is whimsical, creative, and yes, illegal. If you look at many of these pieces you may be able to pick out some random parts of endangered species. Purchased off the black market for his work, […]

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39-Panel Mural Made in Prison From Bedsheets, Hair Gel and Newspapers

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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For anyone who has ever lamented their lack of access to work space or materials, here is a massive 39-panel mural made by artist Jesse Krimes over the course of his 70-month prison sentence.

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Prison Door System Built Using Only Timers and Relays

Prison Door System Built Using Only Timers and Relays

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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When the trustees of a southern prison insist that no microprocessors or transistors be used to create a new door and gate locking system, a young engineer springs into action with relays and timers.

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Cross knife

Cross knife

By Sean Michael Ragan

Sean Michael Ragan

I am descended from 5,000 generations of tool-using primates. Also, I went to college and stuff. I am a long-time contributor to MAKE magazine and makezine.com. My work has also appeared in ReadyMade, c't – Magazin für Computertechnik, and The Wall Street Journal.

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When I first saw this picture of a cross with a concealed dagger blade, I assumed it was the work of an artist trying to make some sort of political statement about religion and/or violence and/or the relationship between the two. Which, frankly, would neither interest nor impress me very much. Turns out, however, that […]

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