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Making Milk Jug Skulls

Making Milk Jug Skulls

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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Turn gallon milk jugs into life-size human skulls for your next hoodoo bash.

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Building a Cubbyhole Cabinet from Trash

Building a Cubbyhole Cabinet from Trash

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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Turn some jugs and cans from the trash into a small parts shop organizer.

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Turning a Broken Terracotta Pot Shard into a Lovely Flower Pendant

Turning a Broken Terracotta Pot Shard into a Lovely Flower Pendant

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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Bobby Duke transforms a hunk of broken flower pot into a unique piece of pendant jewelry.

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These Interactive Cellphone Butterflies Come to Life When You Call Them

These Interactive Cellphone Butterflies Come to Life When You Call Them

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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The butterflies, created with recycled phone parts and glittering with SIM card wings, can receive phone calls.

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Old Circuit Boards Are Reimagined as Sarcophagi and Ancient Monuments

Old Circuit Boards Are Reimagined as Sarcophagi and Ancient Monuments

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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Outdated circuit boards become imposing sarcophagi and ancient-looking monuments in the hands of artist Theo Kamecke.

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Maker Spotlight: Scatha G. Allison

Maker Spotlight: Scatha G. Allison

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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Scatha G. Allison, otherwise known as Miss Velvet Cream, is a fashion designer who uses upcycled materials to craft clothing with a commanding presence.

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