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October 7, 2014
Inland Empire MMF and Collaboration
The juggernaut of Maker Faire continues to shoot skyward. Last year there were 100 Faires. This year there will be around 135 and recently there were 10 Maker Faires on a single weekend for the first time. Next year who knows how many more there will be? However, one thing is […]
MIT Mini Maker Faire Celebrates the Artist, the Scholar, and the Smith
Last weekend was the first-ever MIT Mini Maker Faire, and it proved that the event was way overdue. The all-day affair filled three circus tents and an inflatable mylar structure. The 110 exhibits, from both MIT and local makers, included robots, jewelry, origami, wearable electronics, sculpture, musical instruments, and 3D printers. There […]
How to Start a Makerspace in Small Town America
If the Maker Movement is truly for everyone, one of the challenges it faces is creating bastions for learning in even the most remote places. There’s no doubt that makerspaces, places that are emblematic of the Maker Movement, are spreading everywhere these days. But if we look at where that’s […]
October 6, 2014
Packing for Eclipse Season
The lunar eclipse Wednesday morning kicks off a series of blood moons, just in time to get in the Halloween spirit. Set your alarm clocks: you have to get up before the crack of dawn to witness this extraterrestrial marvel. But then…. when the Moon swings around to the other side of the Earth […]
Paper Mache Dragon Sculpture
This is not your typical grade school paper mache project. In fact Cindy Williams, had not sculpted anything since high school. Over 10 years later she is inspired by the work of Jonni Good of Ultimate Paper Mache, to take on this incredible project. Time in total was 8 months […]
Remembering The Fire: The Chicago Fire Festival
The inaugural Chicago Fire Festival treated 30,000 people to a multi sensory experience of light, sound and fire. Produced by Redmoon Theater the festival began with the lowering of flaming cauldrons above the Chicago River. Mayor Rahm Emmanuel lit the first cauldron from the Michigan Avenue Bridge to inaugurate the […]
How To: BBQ Grill From A VW Rabbit
I have always dreamed of owning a convertible Volkswagen Rabbit and a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. But for all practicality purposes with the cost of maintenance, I have come to terms with the fact that this just will likely never happen. But, if I did have one just sitting around, […]
Maker Faire Atlanta – From Orlando
Maker Faire Atlanta is back this year, bigger and better than ever in Downtown Decatur. 
DIY Upcycled Thrift Store Clock
I am an avid thrift store shopper and treasure searcher. I go as often as I get the chance, and I usually always find some neat trinket, vintage clothing or accessory, or piece of home decor. I have so many things lying around with all the best of intentions […]
October 5, 2014
Solar Airstream Fab Lab
Two pioneering artists, Coral Lambert and Paul Higham, will soon be embarking on a tour with their Solar Airstream Fab Lab, equipped for both 3D printing and metal casting. This modified Airstream has solar panels, a 3D scanner, two 3D printers (MakerBot and Rostock), and equipment for casting objects in iron and bronze using environmental […]
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