Make an automatic camera rig for shooting high-resolution panoramas with a point-and-shoot camera.

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As someone who keeps an art journal, this is a technique I will definitely be trying. The idea couldnt be easier. You take analog photos, get them photocopied on a toner-based copier (or laser printed), and then apply a blender pen (available in arts and crafts stores) to the reverse […]

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You can pick up a normal slingshot online or at a sporting goods store for around $10. However, this Maker decided to machine his own.

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In Japan, craftsmen practice the ancient art of kintsugi, or “golden joinery,” which is a method of restoring a broken object with lacquer.

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Solar powered toy ornaments are pretty cute, so we decided to repurpose the electronics inside to help Makey the Robot swing perpetually in the sunlight.

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Chris Johnson sculpts monsters. He incorporates modern digital mixed with traditional sculpting. You'd think his creations were real.

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Wind tunnels can be used to test airplanes, automobiles, or anything that you want to see how well it passes through the air. Learn how to build your own!

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Colossal reported earlier this week that Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang (who does a lot of pyrotechnic-based art) had finally succeeded in executing his Sky Ladder piece. Readers may remember Guoqiang from his gunpowder art and that time he filled the Guggenheim with suspended LED-exploding cars. Sky Ladder was realized at […]

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Introduced back in May, the BeagleBone Green is finally hitting the market over at Seeed Studio.

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The website TwistedSifter posted a gallery of pipe welder Scott Raabes handiwork that you have to see to believe. Heres what TwistedSifter had to say: Scott Raabe is a Texas-based welder with nearly a decade of professional welding experience since graduating from Texas State Technical College with a degree in […]

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Peter Brown warns that just watching this video of him lathing a candy sprinkles cake stand might give you cavities.

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The BigBox is a collaboration between the E3D team and Kickstarter alumni LittleBox whose promising Kickstarter campaign ends this Sunday.

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In this Tested video podcast, Adam Savage talks to Will Smith about his latest mobile tool caddy project and his concept of First Order Retrieveabilty. Wha? Basically, its Adams shop layout philosophy of minimizing the need to go through things to get to other thingsthe things you need! I.e., as […]

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In this video, I attempt to make a conversion: folding Buck knife to automatic.

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Is your car door safe from electronic hackers? Read on to understand how the malicious hack works — and how to protect your ride.

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Curiosity might just be our favorite Martian robot. This week, NASA has released files to 3D print your very own Curiosity rover.

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Rulof Maker decided to build his own microphone using parts from a hard drive and an old paper speaker. The end contraption looks great.

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These are not your average cutting boards. Not only are they beautiful, but the folks at Larch Wood Canada want to show you how they're made.

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Reddit user greatdane4 has been experimenting with making quilled paper butterflies. She is new to the craft, but does an amazing job.

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ZumA2 is a cabinetmaker from Japans Kanagawa Prefecture who works in steel. When hes not hammering out desks and filing cabinets, hes using the tools of his trade to fabricate the most gorgeous sci-fi-inspired rubber band guns. ZumA2 has so far fabricated some 30 different guns and even begun to […]

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