DIY Wand
Are you on the lookout for good ideas for party favors? Take a look at this easy DIY wand project from Jenny of Hand + Hunt for Hello Bee.
Kids & Family
Maker Ed Covered by the NSTA
The National Science Teachers Association posted a great piece on Maker Ed, Spreading ‘Making’ With a Passion: The “maker” movement’s roots are scattered across the country, in garages, basements, and workshops; the seeds sown among spare parts, untried ideas, and experiments—successful and failed. “From a science and technology point of view, [making is] a gateway […]
Leaf Blower Hovercraft
Wayne & Layne partner Matthew Beckler helps “kid-maker Ethan” build a leaf blower hovercraft using these plans. Neat!
Maker Faire New York: GUS Robotics Interview
Over 400 makers, with ages ranging from young to seasoned, are gearing up to share their hard work and innovative projects with the community. Among them is GUS Robotics Team 228, who are bringing their prized basketball-playing GUS 14 robot. We caught up with team captain Dave Powers to hear more about GUS 14 and the team of brilliant young makers who made it.
Phone-Controlled Robot Arm
Darren built this robotic arm for a high school project. it can be controlled either via Bluetooth using a smartphone or via IR using a TV remote control. So how did the idea of a robotic arm come to me? Well, the first thing I remember is our chemistry teacher (!) coming to me yelling […]
Maker Faire New York: Lego Pancake Bot Interview
Folks are coming from near and far to this year’s Maker Faire New York, taking place September 29 and 30 at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. One maker, Miguel Valenzuela, is hailing all the way from Norway to share his homemade Lego Pancake Bot with the community. He’s got a great story […]
How-To: Felt Crayon Notebook Cover
A handful of crayons and a plain pad of paper can turn boring waits or long trips into creative playtime in a flash, which is why I love this felt crayon notebook cover tutorial from You & Mie. You can toss it into a bag or backpack, then pull it out whenever and wherever a […]