You don't need fancy digital fabrication tools to make high quality props, you just need some paper, a pepakura program, and some Bondo and resin.

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Watch as pro domino artist, Hevesh5, lays out and tumbles this massive triple-spiral dominoes construct.

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This past week we saw some awesome DragonCon cosplays, a new desktop waterjet, and got started on our Halloween projects.

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For steampunk props and accessories, look no further! The gents behind "It's a Trap!" Props and Productions have you covered.

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Using your body to measure lengths, distance, and sky angles.

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With a small team and a CNC machine, Jillian and Jeffrey are using their design chops to tackle all kinds of interior and architectural projects.

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Donald Bell has a new channel on YouTube devoted to what's new and interesting in the world of Makers, including projects, news, and more.

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Catch the latest ways makers are impacting business and technology this week. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends.

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Horrorgami offers more than just spooky paper cutting designs, it shows you the basic kirigami techniques you need to know to get started.

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Get the skinny on what you need to know about saw blade basics.

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Milwaukee has a rich history when it comes to manufacturing and craftsmanship. That spirit is still present at Maker Faire Milwaukee.

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Learn the difference between oil, grease, and other lubricants, and when and how to use them correctly.

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3D printing has really made a difference for the designers who create and manufacture tools for Myanmar farmers.

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If your a fan of watching workshop videos, giant robots, or general smashing, you'll be pleased with the new MegaBots series.

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Materials with specially-designed internal microstructures deform to create macroscopic motion.

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The Raspberry Pi Photobooth project gets a fun Makey project enclosure thanks to some clever folding and fusing.

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Moamen Ayman had to leave Egypt to continue his microcontroller education, but now he's trying to make electronics and PCBs easier at home.

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Inspired by the original Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue gameboy games, the Christina Garret created this incredible diorama out of perler beads.

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For less than $6000, makerspaces, classrooms, and homes can now have access to a versatile water jet cutter.

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Some problems have been defined and now makerspace organizers are looking for people willing to explore issues in greater detail.

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