I’m saying goodbye to 2020 by burning a 2020 candle made with a 3D printed mold. This project is part of a collab with my friends 8 Bits and a Byte, Make It And Fake It, Hannah Makes, Ian Charnas,...

In no particular order! Laura Kampf Naomi ‘SexyCyborg’ Wu Barb Makes Things Simone Giertz ijessup Darbin Orvar TheSorryGirls jen foxbot The Minimalist Maker Make It And Fake It DIY Huntress Estefannie Explains It All Pneumatic Addict Crafts With Ellen Bleeptrack...

It’s that time of the year! Here are my recommendations for the best gifts to get makers in 2020. To keep up with what I’m working on, follow me on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and subscribe to my newsletter. As an Amazon Associate I earn...

This project is a very 80s upgrade to a very 80s scooter– I’m putting an LED strip in the grill of my boyfriend Smokey’s Honda Elite to create a larson scanner animation effect while teaching him how to solder. Supplies...

Today I’m going to show you how to create a simple yet customizable LED and battery circuit that’s perfect for putting inside your next project. This is a great first soldering project! Follow along with the video to practice your...

Here’s a comprehensive list of the gear I use to capture and edit my DIY projects, tutorials, and videos. My tool selection is optimized for my photography and videography practice and has been built up and refined over a long...

This project helps make your day a little easier if you’re a remote worker using Slack. I’ll show you how to build it using an ESP8266 wifi board. Don’t miss the video above for the overview. Whether you’re new to...

It’s time for another tool review for you. This time I want to talk up the third hand tool from Hobby Creek. They’re excellent for holding electronics boards and components for soldering, but I also use it for jewelry making...

The 16th watercolor in my Tools series in a pair of embroidery scissors. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in,...

This project is a pair of bedside shelves made from maple and epoxy resin. This wood has a bunch of beetle holes in it, some of which I filled with silver wire as an accent. Let’s get started. For this...

The 15th watercolor in my Tools series in a bar clamp. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it...

Today I’m reviewing Hunter Cat, a business-card sized circuit designed to root out magnetic card skimmers. Thieves use skimmers to collect your bank card information, most commonly at ATMs and gas stations. Dip the Hunter Cat into a magstripe payment...

The 14th watercolor in my Tools series in a soldering iron pencil. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch...

The 13th watercolor in my Tools series in a jeweler’s saw. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it...

I recently put a ham radio antenna on my roof, so I could get better signal inside my apartment, which isn’t on a high floor. As an ultra beginner without a lot of investment in the hobby, it was perfectly...

Here’s a quick guide to making a 3D printed adapter to connect your power tools to your shop vac if they’re not naturally compatible. For this example, I’ll be using my Ryobi planer and sander and my Festool shop vac...

Today I want to introduce you to a new board, the Meow Meow Mini. It’s basically a capacitive touch keyboard, which makes it easy to turn any almost anything into a controller for games and other apps. Meow Meow is...

I was interviewed by Health.com for a profile on NYC Makes PPE, the local coalition with which I’ve been volunteering during the supply chain collapse. The post Health.com video about NYC Makes PPE appeared first on Becky Stern.

Written for HackSpace magazine issue 30 When you look in the mirror, who couldn’t use a few words of encouragement? Build a display inside a mirror to scroll custom affirmations you can read over your own reflection. This polished project...

Many pairs of wire strippers have come and gone in my life, but these wire strippers by Hakko has remained throughout. They’ve stayed sharp over years of frequent use, and this flared part of the handle makes them a joy...

The 11th watercolor in my Tools series in a pair of heavy duty scissors. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it...

The 11th watercolor in my Tools series in a pair of heavy duty scissors. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it...

Every maker needs a reliable utility blade, and my favorite, my Old Faithful, is the Olfa 5003 ratchet-lock heavy-duty utility knife. It’s the most versatile option in a standard class of tool that includes these cheapo box cutters and these...

I just got my ham radio license! I started studying for my ham radio test at the suggestion of my friend David, who was also studying for his first license at the time. He made a strong pitch to my...

The 9th watercolor in my Tools series in a retractable tape measure. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch...

The 9th watercolor in my Tools series in a retractable tape measure. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch...

The 8th watercolor in my Tools series in a solderless breadboard. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it...

The Garmin Fenix 6S smartwatch is the first watch I’ve worn since the Moto 360. It’s hailed as the ultimate sports and adventure watch and includes maps and onboard music storage. I was skeptical about wearing a watch at all,...

The 7th watercolor in my Tools series in a multimeter. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it up,...

The “What’s in my bag” newsletter was kind enough to ask me to participate in their series highlighting bags and their contents. Read my submission here or in their online edition. About the bag The Fraction backpack by Mission Workshop...