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October 9, 2018

NASA’s DIY Moon Calendar Shows the Moon Phase on Any Day of the Year

Ever wonder when the next supermoon or lunar eclipse will be taking place? Whether you're an astrophotographer or simply an astronomy lover, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has made it easy to discover the phases of the moon with a clever DIY project. Their Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator is a fun project that only requires a printer, scissors, a hole punch, some tape, and a brass fastener to complete.

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June 24, 2018

How to Make Your Own Woodblock Print Like the Japanese Masters

Inspired by the art of Hokusai and other masters of Japanese woodblock prints? Or just looking to get your hands dirty and express yourself creatively? The ancient art of woodblock printing is a perfect craft to get started with printmaking. And the uses are endless. From decorative wrapping paper to wall art, there's so much you can do with woodblock prints.

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May 12, 2018

Learn the Ancient History of Mosaics and How to Make Your Own Colorful Creation

Since ancient times, mosaics have mesmerized with their dazzling colors and distinctive aesthetic. Often made of meticulously arranged colored glass tiles, mosaics offer an eye-catching approach to art and decoration. Due to their ornate designs and seemingly mysterious methods, you may think that the mosaic-making practice is best left to the professionals. However, with just a handful of materials and a couple of tools, you can make your own glistening work of glass art.

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April 6, 2018

DIY Dad Builds His Son a Wooden Highchair Modeled After a ‘Star Wars’ AT-ST

Sometimes babies have the coolest stuff that leaves adults feeling pangs of jealousy. Matthew Regonini has made grownups everywhere wish they were kids again by constructing one of the best highchairs we've ever seen. The designer and builder fashioned a wooden highchair after an All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST) from Star Wars. Meant for his young son, this wooden feeding chair mimics the vessel’s bipedal legs, which are sometimes described as “chicken-like.

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