This architecturally inspired LED lighting is 3D printable and arches over your desk for perfect illumination.

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Onion is back with their Omega2. Priced at $5, Onion is fulfilling its mission to make hardware development easy and affordable for everyone.

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The iPhone has lots of fancy music dock options, but if you own an Android phone, this is an affordable DIY alternative.

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Quilter Bonnie Robinson Stewart loves Japanese koinobori, or koi flags, so she began making big plushie versions of them.

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Samsung challenges makers to tackle drought for over $100,000 in prizes.

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Showering at the lake doesn't have to be an indoor affair. Andrew Macklin shows us his outdoor shower build.

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The devil's in the details in creating a custom PCB design, so pay attention and don't make these 7 fatal mistakes.

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Feeling unsatisfied with her day job, Kelly made a career change so that she could end her day and say "Yes, I made that."

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Twisted Sharpies seem to be all of the rage in the YouTube makersphere. Here's how they came about.

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Gary’s creations are both frightful and majestic, and he entices us, like a stranger with candy, to step closer...

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Indie-Annie Jones will give you laughs and DIY ideas as she dresses up, gets crafty, and keeps things silly.

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Laura makes beautiful things and makes beautiful videos about making things (and vinyl records, and sometimes her dog, too).

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How to build a sturdy, folding workbench for a multi-use space.

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Tuomas Soikkeli shares his technique for hammering and polishing stainless steel metal into beautiful roses.

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Miriam, a Professor of Media Arts & Technology, started using Arduino in 2008 to bring new possibilities to her interactive exhibits.

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Beijing is a historical city, but its makers focus on innovation and creation in technology and craftsmanship.

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Autodesk has just announced that it will be giving away almost $25,000 worth of CAD software licenses to registered Fab Labs.

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3D Shibori lets you add texture and flexibility to fabric with thermoplastic qualities. It's easy and requires minimal supplies.

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Using DonorsChoose allows you to create a wish list of items needed for projects and is a great way to get bonus funding.

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Chrissy of Engineering Couture creates cosplay designs with a mix of artistry and DIY tech. Her steampunk Dalek dress actually has steam!

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