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Edible Innovations: Saving Bees and Snacking with Turtle Haus

In an effort to lessen the toll on bees, Morgan Woolf created Turtle Haus. The company uses sustainable practices that don't stress out bees.

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Maker Pro News: Keeping Adafruit Fresh, Fidget Spinner Innovation, and More

This week saw maker pros talking about dev boards as Limor Fried recounts the history of Adafruit and Dale Dougherty questions Arduino's CEO.

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The Lab Report: Stomp Rockets, Conductive Ink Games, and More

This week we started working on the new issue of the Make magazine, and all the projects that go along with it.

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Transforming a Propane Tank into a VW Bus Inspired Fire Pit

Greg McFarlane transformed a propane tank and random sheets of metal into a fire pit that looks like a Volkswagen Microbus.

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Join in the Fun, Maker Camp Starts Today!

Maker Camp returns for another summer. This year's theme is Start Making! and features DK Publishing's "Out of the Box" and "Maker Lab."

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This Week in Making: Adam Savage’s Makerspace Tour, Duct Tape Prom Dresses, and More

This week, Adam Savage toured Artisan's Asylum, Stuck at Prom finalists were announced, and Jordan shares what he saw at E3.

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How I Built a Sawmill in the Backyard

Dennis Atwood recently got into the hobby of woodworking. Wanting a sawmill of his own, he built one with materials from his backyard.

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Filament Friday: T-Lyne Reshapes Your Prints

Taulman 3D T-Lyne's features make it perfect for wearable applications.

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Tips of the Week: DIY Pocket Notebooks, No-Brand Woodburning, and Running a Gratitude Loop

From woodburning with chemicals to centering holes to running a "grandfather's search," we've got our top tips for the week.

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Use Tent Poles for a Collapsible Demonstration Sign

Travel to the demonstration and hold your message high with ease thanks to this collapsible sign.

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