vegetable oil

Stainable Wood-Based Filament Gives 3D Printed Violin a Natural Look

Stainable Wood-Based Filament Gives 3D Printed Violin a Natural Look

Can you give a 3D printed object a wood stain? Sure! Can you 3D print a violin? Why not! Do both and you’ll get a natural looking violin.

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Vehicular Hacking, From Art Cars to JEEPuters

Vehicular Hacking, From Art Cars to JEEPuters

While DIY automotive projects are nothing new, the options for modifying your vehicle are becoming increasingly diverse and accessible. As the Owner’s Manifesto states, “If you can’t open it, you don’t own it,” and this should apply to your manufactured vehicle as much as any commercial object.

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Commence Voting for Project Remake

Commence Voting for Project Remake

Voting for Project Remake is now open. Vote the maker you think most deserves to travel to NYC for World Maker Faire, and while you’re at it enter the sweepstakes to win a Nissan LEAF all-electric car!

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From Food to Fuel, Keeping Vegetable Oil Out of Landfill

From Food to Fuel, Keeping Vegetable Oil Out of Landfill

Instead of throwing away waste vegetable oil, Lynne from Massachusetts converts the oil to fuel – and stands to win a MakerBot Replicator for her efforts! Read more for details on how you could win a new 3D printer.

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