So want to make something out of leather... your next question should be: "What kind of leather?"

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Even if you haven't seen the TV show "Gravity Falls," this terrarium is still a delight!

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After various setbacks, Solidoodle is suspending operations. For customers whose orders had not been fulfilled, New Matter is stepping in.

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

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

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

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

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Does your cat deserve a temple? Maybe a cardboard pyramid would suffice. If not you'll find 7 great ideas for giving your cat a tiny home.

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With cool builds like these getting "sent to the dog house" should really have a happier meaning.

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Duct tape is super versatile and can be used for making super detailed models if you know how to work with it.

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University of Colorado" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" />Most kids get their first intro to reading through picture books — now, Tom Yeh wants to bring picture books to kids with visual impairments.

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Be mesmerized as EggBot-animated Easter eggs dance before your very eyes.

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Check out these fun and inspiring ideas for treehouses and other backyard rec spaces.

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"Indecisive" is a kite built by teenager Landon Kohtz. It's 7 feet tall with a wing span that almost reaches 10 feet.

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