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Coldcasting a robot head
 
 
Tuesday April 5, 2016
 
 
This Cold Casting Technique Lets You Cast Metal Props Without a Forge
 
Cold casting is a technique that allows you to get metallic props that are magnetic, can be buffed to a shine, or artfully rusted. This resin-powder combination (iron in this case) is then poured into a mold made out of silicon rubber.
 
 
 
 
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Elektrosluch
 
Listen to Weird Sounds from Electromagnetic Fields
 
We don't often perceive the electromagnetic fields that are all around us. Elektrosluch is a device for listening to those fields, translating oscillations from the electromagnetic to audible domain.
 
 
 
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Ziptie Tricks
Wrangle Your Cables With These 2 Zip Tie Tricks
 
The zip tie, aka the cable tie, is a well-known tool for bundling together wires and other elements of your project. Here are some little-known tricks for using zip ties to keep things separated and organized.
 
 
 
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Virtual reality Pinball
 
Take Your VR Pinball Experience From Meh to Marvelous
 
Virtual reality gaming is inspiring Makers to create a whole new set of game interfaces. This one takes a VR pinball to the next level.
 
 
 
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Fracked Up Hardware
Don't Frak It Up: 5 Considerations Before You Hack Your Hardware
 
Getting at the guts of the gizmos and gadgets all around us can be a bit of an art. Whether you are taking apart your dishwasher to examine its innards or are harvesting stepper motors from your old printer to make a robot arm, here are a few tips for hacking everyday objects.
 
 
 
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Dandelion Preserved in Resin
Beautiful Weeds: Preserve a Dandelion in Resin
 
Dandelion Collective sells gorgeous paper weights made from dried out dandelions and clear resin, and they've shared the process so you can replicate it at home. Perfect for an afternoon project now that Spring is on the way.
 
 
 
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RGB Binary Clock
RGB Bamboo Binary Clock Kit
 
This attractive timepiece is a great conversation starter and adds a splash of color to your desk. Displays 24-hour time in binary.
 
$34.49
 
 
 
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