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5 Things I Learned from Making a Fire Breathing Tire Sculpture

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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I didn’t know what I wanted to create for my local Maker Faire, but I knew I wanted it to make a big impression… with fire!

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Project Mokshamm Transforms Trash into Art

Project Mokshamm Transforms Trash into Art

Swapna Veer

By Swapna Veer

Swapna Veer

I am from Hyderabad, the state of Telangana and one of the most notable cities in India and I will not forget to mention the reason for its fame, that’s the delicious food, Biryani. I started working on “Project Mokshamm” (Mokshamm is a Sanskrit word, which means “The Liberation”) for 5 years now to promote recycling and upcycling. Project Mokshamm is an inspiration to GO GREEN and I constantly strive hard to keep my city and country eco-friendly for the generations to come.

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I am a hardcore fan of upcycling things made from items that can be found lying dead around the house.

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Making a Convincing Ant Man Helmet Out of Found Materials

Making a Convincing Ant Man Helmet Out of Found Materials

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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Mikaela Holmes improvises a sweet Ant Man helmet using trash and found objects.

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Welding a Rusty Nuts Shop Stool

Welding a Rusty Nuts Shop Stool

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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A bucket of nuts and a blinding amount of welding later and you have this metal-as-hell shop stool.

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A Butterfly Ice Pick from a Motorcycle Chain

A Butterfly Ice Pick from a Motorcycle Chain

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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Inspired by the DiResta ice pick, “Tableft” builds a pick out of a chunk of motorcycle chain and a screwdriver.

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