DonorsChoose is a great option for funding a makerspace in your classroom.

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Something that's new to someone may be old hat to you, but why tarnish that moment of discovery for someone else with a dismissive comment.

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Jakarta makers combine forces with environmental groups to educate the public about food waste in Indonesia and come up with solutions.

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When you've imagined the apocalypse for so long, what do you imagine afterwards?

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Jennie Lennick, aka Jenny Lemons, is a San Francisco based artist who creates block-printed and hand painted fashions.

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Paint a fun and funky MIDI input device for making music on a pizza box.

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The Deconstruction is 48 hour period to make whatever you want — a poem, a robot, video — as thousands across the globe do the same thing.

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Don't miss out on the live stream!

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With words trailing behind them, the Skryf robots challenge what it means to be outlived by art by writing poetry with sand.

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What is a mighty warrior without a mighty weapon? Build this fearsome double-headed axe prop from MDF and PVC.

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This past week we learned about GoPro's new drone, watched an amazing Transformers movie made by fans, and started prepping our Halloween costumes.

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Le PicBois combines woodturning, heavy metal, and humor to create unique YouTube videos.

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The most exciting paddle battle is returning to Maker Faire!

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Taking a look at the amazing marquetry known as Yosegi-zaiku from the mountain region of Hakone, Japan.

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When planning a makerspace, most think about designing for creativity. It’s important to think about the types of projects that will be completed in the space, how many people will use the space at any given time, and the equipment on your must-have versus nice-to-have lists. However, there are also a […]

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Catch the latest ways makers are impacting business and technology this week. Check out how Baltimore's budding makerspace scene is buildign entrepreneurial spirit and how a CNC machine can make a big difference for a small company.

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When you drink soda, bubbles of carbon dioxide (CO2) cause the tingling sensation on your tongue. In addition to the physical sensation, the CO2 combines with your saliva to produce carbonic acid, which is an important flavor component of carbonated beverages. If you’ve ever taken a swig of flat soda […]

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Christine McConnell's latest cookbook combines her love of monsters and vintage style into one enticing collection of desserts.

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Jay has helped produce Maker Faire for years, but has been playing with fire and metal for many years beyond that.

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Coming to Maker Faire New York next weekend? Want a brick pizza oven? Let us know!

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