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8 Things I Can’t Wait to See at Maker Faire Bay Area Next Weekend

I get so excited for Maker Faire every year, and with the event happening next weekend, I'm starting to plot my hit list.

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Cut Electroluminescent Panels into Custom Light-Up Shapes

You can make custom light-up shapes with some scissors and an electroluminescent panel. Put a pin on the back for a flashy new accessory.

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How Do You Engage Both Boys AND Girls in Making?

Other programs may focus on building robots for contests, but our program has boys and girls making robots for the fun of it!

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Collect Rainwater with a DIY 275-Gallon Rain Cube

Using an IBC (intermediate bulk container) Ben Nelson created a rain water collection system that can hold 275 gallons of water.

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Wet Sanding Gives Your Projects a Scratch-Free Finish

You've heard of sanding, now wait 'til you hear about wet sanding! It is a must for an ultra smooth finish.

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Lisa Smirnova’s Favorite “Painting” Medium Is Embroidery

Moscow-based artist Lisa Smirnova is an artist who uses thread like paint to create beautiful, impressionistic portraits and abstract designs.

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The Essential Spare Parts for Any Fire Project

Trying to get a flame effect operating without appropriate parts is too dangerous to be worthwhile. So pack these essential spare parts.

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Let People Know About Your Maker Week Meet-Up!

The week leading up to Maker Faire Bay Area is officially Maker Week. If you have a meet-up, event, or celebration, let us know about it!

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Behold the Death Star Turned on a Lathe!

A very clever YouTube woodworker turns a gorgeous Death Star on his lathe.

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Rock Out with a Simple, Moving Coil Loudspeaker

Here's an easy loudspeaker project. Build the moving-coil, direct-radiation transducer that has rocked our world for 90 years.

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