How to make a Zipline Racer [two_fifth] [/two_fifth] [three_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 20px”] Supplies Needed Propeller Paper clip Rubber band Hot glue gun Tape Scrap paper Popsicle sticks Caution!: Do not touch the hot end of the hot glue gun and watch where you place your fingers when applying hot glue to popsicle sticks. [/three_fifth_last] […]

How to Make a Magnetic Maze [two_fifth] [/two_fifth] [three_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 20px”] Supplies Needed Copy paper Chipboard Pencil Magnet Paperclip Craft stick Marker Glue stick Glue gun Color pencils Scissors [/three_fifth_last] [two_fifth] [/two_fifth] [three_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 20px”] Step 1: Prototype Maze Using either paper and pencil or whiteboard and marker, create a rough […]

How to Screenprint a T Shirt [three_fifth] [/three_fifth] [two_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 20px”] Supplies Needed Scissors Duct tape Squeegee Vinyl sticker Paintbrush Iron Screenprinting frame Screenprinting ink Transfer paper T shirt [/two_fifth_last] [three_fifth] [/three_fifth] [two_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 20px”] Step 1: Iron shirt Iron your shirt to remove wrinkles before screenprinting [/two_fifth_last] [three_fifth] [/three_fifth] [two_fifth_last […]

How to Create a Shadow Puppet Stop Motion [three_fifth] [/three_fifth] [two_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 20px”] Tools and Supplies Needed Scissors Black cardstock Tape Bamboo skewers White crayon or white pencil Storyboard planning template iPad iStopMotion iPad app White sheet Flashlight   [/two_fifth_last] [three_fifth] [/three_fifth] [two_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 20px”] Step 1: Plan your story Begin […]

Finding a table that works well for your space can be very difficult to do, but now you can make a great rolling work table with this project guide. Requirements This is a very easy project that requires only simple tools. You can do most of the project yourself with one person and a hammer. Difficulty Level:  Moderate […]

Add a character to a Scratch game and make a physical controller! Setup and Supplies Remixing a game that is designed for integration with a MaKey MaKey powered controller is a great introduction to the key concepts of building an interactive game! All you need is a Scratch account, a MaKey MaKey, and some basic […]

Make a servo-powered greeter with Arduino! Setup and Supplies In this project, you’re going to be using an Arduino and micro servo motor to create a waving popsicle stick arm. You’re going to make the basic ‘skeleton’ which can then be extended into several other fun projects! This fun and flexible Arduino project introduces several […]

Pre-fabricated rolling whiteboards are expensive, but you can easily assemble one yourself for half the cost!  Requirements This is a very easy project that requires only simple tools. You can do most of the project yourself with one person and a hammer. Difficulty Level:  Very Easy Number of Makers Needed:  One person is sufficient for all steps except for the […]

Design and 3D print your own custom bookmark for your most loved books! Setup and Supplies Making a 3D Printed Bookmark is a quick and simple 3D printing project that is great for beginners! All you need is Tinkercad and a 3D printer. [two_fifth] [/two_fifth] [three_fifth_last padding=”0 0px 0 5px”] Build time: Approximately 30 – 40 […]

Use your drawing skills to create your own wooden tiles for a custom laser cut matching game! Setup and Supplies Using a laser cutter to make your own game sounds like a lot of work, but you can simply use your drawing skills and a few digital tools to get started. [two_fifth] [/two_fifth] [three_fifth_last padding=”0 […]