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DiResta Gives a Tour of His Type-Making Machines and Printing Presses

DiResta Gives a Tour of His Type-Making Machines and Printing Presses

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Take a tour of a growing letterpress printing machine collection.

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How to Make Hexaflexagons with Vi Hart

How to Make Hexaflexagons with Vi Hart

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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The definitive guide to folding these fun, six-sided, foldable geometric models.

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This Week in Making: Parkour Robot, Video Game Papercraft, and Adam Savage Maker Box

This Week in Making: Parkour Robot, Video Game Papercraft, and Adam Savage Maker Box

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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This week, watch a robot do parkour, craft video game characters out of paper, or buy a box filled with tools handpicked by Adam Savage.

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This Week in Making: Sword from RWBY, Paper Lamps, and Video Game Maker

This Week in Making: Sword from RWBY, Paper Lamps, and Video Game Maker

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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This week check out a sword from RWBY get brought to life, lamps that are made entirely from paper, and a cheap way to design a game.

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Weekend Watch: Gaming Terrain with Vee, The Crafting Muse

Weekend Watch: Gaming Terrain with Vee, The Crafting Muse

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Get inspired to make amazing fantasy gaming terrain with The Crafting Muse.

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Force Friday Fun: Build a 1:18 Scale Cardboard U-Wing from Rogue One

Force Friday Fun: Build a 1:18 Scale Cardboard U-Wing from Rogue One

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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An incredible 1:18-scale cardboard Star Wars U-Wing with free, downloadable plans.

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Papier Machine Combines Paper Circuits and Mechanics in Delightfully Pastel Videos

Papier Machine Combines Paper Circuits and Mechanics in Delightfully Pastel Videos

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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Marion Pinaffo and Raphaël Pluvinage create a paper circuits that use pleasing colors and new mechanical aspects that are fun to watch.

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