Watch and learn how a retractable pen is constructed, and how its anatomy allows it to function.

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Crease and glue some decorative paper into festive Christmas Tree ornaments.

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Internet culture plays a huge role in discouraging some female Makers from sharing their projects.

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Use silicone rubber architectural molds to easily cast an impressive dungeon building set for role-playing gaming

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These are the best Cyber Monday deals for Makers. Read on to save big on the parts you need.

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Watch this shot-for-shot DIY remake of the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Turn some funnels into seeders to plant your field with ease.

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Learn why Bill Hammack calls this Nerf gun "the epitome of good engineering."

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The SunZilla 3.0 is a modular, open-source solar panel that green, quiet, and perfect for outdoor events.

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Wish you could fly with the rebels in an X-Wing of your own? These 6 X-Wing builds are sure to stoke your imagination.

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Build furniture, toys, tools, decorations, and more with some of our best PVC projects

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Make sense of all the fabrication terms and acronyms.

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Now you can recreate the infamous dance scene from Ex Machina with some cardboard, LEDs, and Arduino.

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Now there are two capable, sub-$10 computers for Makers — the $5 Pi Zero and the $9 C.H.I.P. — we compare the specs of each.

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Up your Thanksgiving leftovers game with these simple and delicious recipes

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While Shenzhen may be a mecca for Makers, Hong Kong is the first city in China to host a large-scale featured Maker Faire. The first annual Maker Faire Hong Kong, will take place this weekend, November 28 and 29.

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For #hackfriday, stick around the shanty and do one (or all) of these easy projects with stuff you've already got on hand.

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These gigantic lightsabers are perfect for a giant jedi.

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Dan Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of Glowforge, talks with us about the impact of the Maker movement.

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We found a great collection of 3d printing deals for black friday

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