Make: Magazine

10/16/2025

Memorable hosts sometimes include a personal touch in their dishes, and there’s nothing quite like head bread for personality. Serve Halloween guests a creepy loaf of sourdough in the shape of your own dome.

Serve Halloween guests a creepy loaf of sourdough in the shape of your own dome.

10/16/2025

Our Director of Content for Maker Faire Bay Area, Gillian Mutti, is exploring the show floor at Maker Faire Rome -The European Edition 2025, and she’s hand-picked some of the most exciting, inventive, and inspiring projects you need to see.

From a smart retrofit kit that transforms classic cars, to technology that revives music from a century ago, to a biodegradable darkroom kit, the creativity on display is next-level.

These projects are just a taste of what’s happening in Rome this week.

Read Gillian’s full list of must-see makers and discover why these projects are changing the future of making right here:

10/15/2025

Meet miniature artist Annie Robertson: a creator who sculpts tiny ghostly dioramas that are as spooky as they are enchanting.

Crafted from polymer clay, resin, and even tree roots, each piece perfectly captures a moment in time.

Writer Caleb Kraft takes us behind the scenes of Annie’s fascinating process in the latest issue of Make: Volume 86.

Don’t miss this peek into a world where creativity meets the paranormal in miniature.

Read the full story here: https://makezine.com/article/craft/tiny-scares-the-spooky-miniatures-of-annie-robertson

Annie Robertson, AKA Blacklillybee, channels a spooky world of tiny scares and miniature wonders.

10/13/2025

What happens when fabric meets fine art? 🪡

Argentine-American artist Tamara Kostianovsky turns discarded textiles, often women’s clothing, into hauntingly beautiful sculptures that speak to violence, resilience, and rebirth.

From raw carcasses to scenes of natural regeneration, her creations challenge how we think about sculpture, material, and meaning.

Dive into her process, explore her inspiration, and see how her work bridges art and activism in Make: Vol. 90, written by Marshall Piros.

Click here to read more: https://makezine.com/article/craft/fine-art/a-cut-above-the-rest-exquisite-fabric-carcasses

Tamara Kostianovsky explores violence and regrowth by sculpting colorful, exquisite carcasses out of her own clothing.

10/10/2025

🔍 Ever wonder if that $18 gadget online can really detect hidden cameras, listening devices, or trackers?

In Make: Volume 91, maker and writer Tim Deagan tears down the budget-friendly K18 Bug Detector, and the results might surprise you.

From detecting RF signals and magnetic trackers to spotting hidden cameras, this little device packs more power than you’d expect (with a few caveats, of course).

Whether you’re curious about how spy tech works or want peace of mind in your own home, this deep dive breaks down the science, the circuitry, and the reality behind inexpensive detection tools.

Read the full article here: https://makezine.com/article/technology/how-to-detect-spy-tech

10/09/2025

Halloween decorations don’t have to take up storage space. You can use projection mapping to create a spooky display to impress your candy-seeking visitors with 100% free software.

You can use projection mapping to create a spooky display that’s sure to impress all your candy-seeking visitors — and it won’t cost you a cent.

10/07/2025

BREAKING: Arduino just dropped multiple announcements.

Make: Editor David Groom is covering it live, updates rolling all day.

Expect:
• A next-gen board
• A new software/App Lab experience
• A major Qualcomm move

Read our live post and refresh throughout the day for the latest: https://makezine.com/article/technology/arduino/live-arduino-announce-uno-q-app-lab-and-qualcomm-acquisition/

10/06/2025

Human-powered exoskeleton. No batteries. No motors.

Meet Andrea Piccinno, the maker behind Morph, a load-bearing, full-body exo designed to reduce strain for real-world work. Morph debuts on the global stage at Maker Faire Rome.

Get the story behind the prototypes, the field tests, and what’s next, and keep an eye on Rome for more makers changing the world for the better!

Read the full profile: https://makezine.com/article/science/meet-the-maker-morph-a-full-body-passive-exoskeleton-you-can-actually-live-with

Follow Maker Faire Rome -The European Edition to see all the incredible makers at this year’s event.

Andrea Piccinno spent four years building Morph, an exoskeleton focused on comfort and reliability.

10/02/2025

It’s time for our monthly OSHWA certification roundup!

From open-source rockets to a dev board putting Algeria on the certification map, September was packed with innovation.

Check out the highlights by Sid Drmay, here: https://makezine.com/article/technology/open-source/open-source-hardware-certifications-for-september-2025/

Our favorite open source hardware certifications in September include a connected board, a cheaper drone frame, and an accessible rocket.

10/02/2025

Tips And Tricks: Sculpting Ram’s Horns From EVA Foam.
Whether you’re looking for a Halloween headpiece or a way to bond with farm animals, horns are the answer. Build a set for yourself out of easy-to-shape materials for every occasion.

Cosplay horns are a right of passage, and here's how to make some awesome ones.

09/22/2025

Ever wish your kazoo could hit perfect pitch? Maker and hacker Guy Dupont built the Autotune Kazoo, and yes, it works!

From a humble plastic toy to a Bluetooth-enabled, pitch-perfect instrument, this one-day build is a hilarious reminder of what’s possible when creativity meets curiosity.

Read the full project breakdown here: https://makezine.com/projects/my-autotune-kazoo/

Deploy real-time pitch shifting like the pros in the most amateur instrument, an autotuned kazoo!

09/19/2025

Makers never stop pushing the boundaries of creativity

From glowing kelp forests to inflatable dragons and light-up coral reefs, these projects remind us why the maker community is so powerful.

Read the full article here: https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire-brings-light-to-the-dark

And don’t miss your chance to see these exhibits live, get your Maker Faire Bay Area tickets today: https://bayarea.makerfaire.com/ #/tickets?lang=en