MAKE: Makers Faire Newsletter

Tuesday February 14, 2017

Blacksmithing Essentials for the Beginner   Blacksmithing is by no means a dead trade, but if you've watched shows like Forged in Fire, you'll notice the modern forge has quite a few degrees of separation from the bellows and hammering of forges past. Get back to basics with this old school blacksmithing primer.

READ MORE           Revive Old Drive-In Speakers with a Modern LED Twist   Long for the days of drive-in movie's without the terrible sound quality? Update a vintage speaker with better sound and some LEDs to boot.       Read More           Sponsored by:             Toy Hacking with Simone Giertz   Queen of questionable robots Simone Giertz has teamed with GoldieBlox, the engineering-for-girls toy company, for a series of kid-friendly project videos. The fun ideas are easy to implement and offer some quick results for youngsters.       Read More           The MakeShift Challenge: Potable Water   In this challenge, create a makeshift solution to filter and purify water. The solution should be permanent and able to provide drinkable water for 20 to 30 people. The catch? You have a set supply list and only 48 hours.       Read More           This Gorgeous Mermaid Tail Lights Up Underwater   This gorgeous tail built by Erin St. Blaine is the only waterproof swimmable LED mermaid tail in the world. No small feat considering water and electronics tend not to mix well. Here's how she made it.       Read More           Maker Faire Chicago 2017: Get the Best Price on Tickets through Feb. 24!   Featuring innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance, and craft, Maker Faire Chicago will have the latest in DIY offerings, hands-on activities, and projects you won't find anywhere else. We'll have loads of fun things from our partners and chances for makers of all ages, and skill levels, to get in the mix.       Learn More           Hack Your Dog with Arduino-Driven Hot Dogs   A high tech version of the ol' carrot on a stick trick, William Osman created a robot platform so he could guide his pup around with a tantalizing treat. The engineering part is solid. The canine cooperation? Not so much.       Read More           More from Make:   We're in the midst of a roleplaying and tabletop gaming Renaissance, so augment your gaming experiences with custom miniatures using these tips.   Get to know the maker side of Oakland, California in our ongoing travel guide.   Do you know about our other newsletters? Make: Education is a monthly newsletter about how making is transforming learning. Sign up instantly by clicking here. Maker Pro is a weekly newsletter covering startups, products, incubators, and innovators. Sign up instantly by clicking here. Or go to makezine.com/join to see the full list.           Upcoming Maker Faires   »  Kalispell Mini Maker Faire (MT): Feb 25 »  Ankara Mini Maker Faire (Turkey): Feb 28 »  Phnom Penh Mini Maker Faire (Cambodia): Mar 9–11 »  Grenoble Mini Maker Faire (France): March 18–19 »  NoVa Maker Faire (VA): March 19 »  Dillingen-Saar Mini Maker Faire (Germany): March 19 »  San Antonio Mini Maker Faire (TX): March 25 »  Maker Faire Chicago (IL): Apr 22–23 »  Maker Faire Bay Area (San Mateo, CA): May 19–21   Find a Maker Faire near you on the Maker Faire map.     FIND A FAIRE         Maker Media, Inc | 1160 Battery St. East, Ste 125 | San Francisco, CA 94111   Having trouble viewing this email? View it online. If you got this from a friend, join us here.