Don Fraser has been building kayaks for 45 years, and he will be coming to Shreveport Mini Maker Faire this month to share his expertise.

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Whether you are already into steampunk, or just curious, you should check out the new TV show 'Steampunk'd' on GSNTV.

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To celebrate the milestone of publishing 1,000 user-created projects using Max interactive software, parent company Cycling ‘74 created a microsite highlighting all 1,000 projects.

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Here's how I build a custom garage door opener with my cell phone and a Particle Core development board.

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Years ago, Becky Stern did a post about the wonders of super paramagnetic silicone putty. It was a commercial product and I assumed it was beyond the ability of the average nerd to make at home. Wrong. It couldnt be easier. This Instructable shows how magnetic putty is nothing more […]

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These moldable edge guards will keep your tools sharp and your fingers safe from harm. They're quick to make and can be remolded to fit new tools.

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Ohio-based artist Connie Bloom makes threadwork her artistic voice in her handmade quilts that utilize "drawing with thread."

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Let these six DIY instruments inspire you to build your own and explore the unique sounds that come with custom built string instruments.

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Shinji Nakaba uses precious metals and stones in addition to non-traditional sources for luxury jewelry, such as these carved pearls.

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Download the files and learn the steps to build your own enclosure for a 6-node Raspberry Pi cluster.

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This homemade 6DOF motion simulator rocks and rolls like a professional rig.

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Burning Man is known for big art. Here's a peek at the 2015 installations as they go up.

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To be among the first people on the planet to play the world's largest arcade game, head to Maker Faire Orlando on September 12 and 13.

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Use an old chunk of crayon to create a batch of waterproof matches for camping.

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This handmade hexagonal knife will cut interesting patterns into a sheet cake. Watch as Matthias Wandel makes the knife by hand.

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This mini chalkboard is the perfect size to carry and scribble notes as needed. Make this in an afternoon and decorate however you'd like.

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Kevin McGloughlin uses time-lapse and 3D imaging techniques as well as Photoshop to create this trippy video homage for his dad.

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Troy Powers builds laser lightsabers from dismantled digital projectors, DVD burners, and even medical devices.

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This new glow in the dark filament will have your 3D prints looking phosphorescent.

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These interactive displays use sand to allow you to scoop, smash, and splatter structures that are then analyzed by a Kinect and projected as a topographical map.

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