Using a 3D Printer for Cosplay Props

At each MakerFaire I’ve attended, 3D printers always have a large presence. So I was intrigued when I saw Jade Falcon’s post about using a 3D printer to create cosplay props. The photo above features her prop of San’s dagger from Princess Mononoke. In her post, she talks about finding free 3D printing source files on Thingiverse. … Continue reading Using a 3D Printer for Cosplay Props

It’s The Perfect Kitchen Accessory

When preparing your tacos and chimichangas, you’ve got to have the right tools on hand. Inspired by a French comic, Instructables user BrittLiv set out on a journey to build a knife block of their very own.  After a lot of trial and error, research, and more trial and error, BrittLive finally arrived at the … Continue reading It’s The Perfect Kitchen Accessory

Optimus Prime + The TARDIS = Awesome.

I love Transformers. I love Doctor Who.  So, what’s not to love about a 3-D printed, actual working/transforming Tardimus Prime??!! Seriously.  What’s not to love? Inspired by Jason Casteel’s TARDIS Prime artwork, user Ellindsey designed and created this 3-D printed realization, and it actually transforms.  What’s even cooler is you can find Ellindsey’s CAD files … Continue reading Optimus Prime + The TARDIS = Awesome.

Maker Faire KC 2015

Have you been to a Maker Faire? A celebration of things people make themselves, Maker Faires are organized by MAKE Magazine, and started in San Mateo, California in 2006. Now these events take place across the country. My hometown, Kansas City, happens to be one of the “featured” Faires, where more than 200 makers participate. I … Continue reading Maker Faire KC 2015

Wrapping Up with Geeky DIY Gift Wrap Ideas

  Let’s pretend you’ve got all your shopping done for Christmas.  Now what? If you’re like me (well, if you’re like me you don’t have any shopping done, but like I said, let’s pretend) if you’re like me, you suck at wrapping gifts.  Even if your wrapped gifts end up looking like a two-year-old went … Continue reading Wrapping Up with Geeky DIY Gift Wrap Ideas

It’s Dangerous To Go Alone! Take this. And this. And this.

Sometimes it seems that crafting is all about the revival of ‘outdated and old fashioned stuff your grandmother did’. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t embrace new technology when it comes to geeky creations. Today I’d like to show you Hyrule Foundry, “a blog that combines the ever-changing world of 3D printing and the timeless … Continue reading It’s Dangerous To Go Alone! Take this. And this. And this.