Tag Archives: making

 

Who needs pegboard?

Who needs pegboard when you have a vivid imagination and plenty of building materials lying around. Becky sent us a photo of her son Michael’s latest project. It’s great to see how he took the idea of creating a marble … Continue reading

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30Dec/111 comment

Making tops, the video

We’ve been making tops with Explainers, and with visitors on the floor. They are such simple devices, yet mesmerizing to watch, compelling to spin, and complex to make. What’s not to love?

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20May/111 comment

It’s Only a Day Away

We’re putting finishing touches on our Maker Faire booth today.    Come join the festivities this weekend.  Try out activities that involve tinkering, hacking and making, along with new exhibit prototypes as well many Exploratorium favorites.  It’s going to be a BIG … Continue reading

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10Sep/10No comments

Beautiful making video

I know 15 minutes is a long time to spend watching one thing on the Internet these days, but this video is a beautiful example of a craftsman at work. It shows the process of making an amazing bench from … Continue reading

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3Mar/101 comment

Open MAKE time-lapse

Here is the time-lapse video from Open MAKE on Feb 27th. The table you see back right is for making circuit cuffs (by sewing conductive thread) and the table back left is for making circuit necklaces. And the small round … Continue reading

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