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This Cold Casting Technique Lets You Cast Metal Props Without a Forge

Cold casting is a technique that allows you to get metallic props that are magnetic, can be buffed to a shine, or artfully rusted.

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How to Get a Weathered Metal Finish on Your 3D Printed Props

Here are Brian Westgate's tips for creating a weathered metal finish on your next 3D printed prop.

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Wrangle Your Cables with These 2 Zip Tie Tricks

The zip tie or cable tie is a well-known tool for bundling together wires and other elements of your project. Here are some little-known tricks for using zip ties to keep things separated.

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High School Robotics Team’s “Xcalibear” Stolen, But Maker Spirit Prevails

A High School robotics team suffer a loss with the theft of their champion "Xcalibear" robot, but they are rallying to prep an replacement.

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Weekend Project: Listen to Weird Sounds from Electromagnetic Fields

Elektrosluch is a device for listening to electromagnetic fields. It works as a translator of oscillations from electromagnetic domain, through electric domain to audible domain. This is a tutorial on making your own basic version.

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6 Sci-Fi Cat Dwellings That Let Your Pet Make a Giant Leap for Feline-kind

Does your cat spend all day dreaming of exploring the stars? Well, there's no way to prove they don't, so here's six Sci-Fi cat houses.

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Makerspace Revitalizes South End of Downtown Greensboro, North Carolina

The Forge is the makerspace that has been the center of neighborhood revitalization in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Book Review: “The Art of Whimsical Stitching” Inspires Creative Threadwork

Joanne Sharpe's new book is meant to spark some whimsy into your fiber art. Good for beginners and savvy sewers looking for inspiration.

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Don’t Frak It Up: 5 Considerations Before You Hack Your Hardware

There's good hardware hiding in old appliances and gadgets. Here are 5 things you should consider when you hack your hardware.

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Build Your Own Backyard Bowling Alley

Create a centerpiece for backyard party fun with this DIY bowling lane.

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