Weekend Watch: Painting With Gunpowder
These animal illustrations don’t become art until they go up in flames — that’s what happens when you sketch with gunpowder.
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Maker Spotlight: Arman Mizani
Arman Mizani is a woodworker who has been running a community workshop, Surface Project, to teach furniture making.
Maker Spotlight: Carla Bruni
Along with fighting to rescue historic buildings and running a “repair-anything” workshop, Carla is a gifted artist and maker.
Building a Rustic Outdoor Shower for Informal Camp Life
Showering at the lake doesn’t have to be an indoor affair. Andrew Macklin shows us his outdoor shower build.
Maker Spotlight: Laura Kampf
Laura makes beautiful things and makes beautiful videos about making things (and vinyl records, and sometimes her dog, too).
Building a Folding Shop Workbench
How to build a sturdy, folding workbench for a multi-use space.
Upcycle Window Screens for a Hanging Herb Garden
With two old window screens and some wooden boards you can create a shelf and wire perch for your container garden.
