Make Things
A newsletter about the maker community -- and how we make things better. What are you making?
Written by
Dale Dougherty
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Sep 5, 2025
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7 min read
A print revival? A return of humanism in a tech era?
Dec 5, 2025
8 min read
Meet the 3 makers who made two-minute movies; David Groom shares ten things from Maker Faire Shenzhen
Dec 19, 2025
3 min read
Holiday wishes for things people can do with their hands
Dec 12, 2025
Henry Lin and the NestWorks C500
Nov 21, 2025
9 min read
It's our favorite five-letter word.
Nov 14, 2025
The marvel of simple repetitive movements
Apr 11, 2026
6 min read
Artemis II reminds one of the classic Apollo missions; Maker Faire Paris returns; the Sesame Robot
Apr 4, 2026
5 min read
Hoppers & Project Hail Mary, the call for MFBA makers, and jet-powered skiing
Mar 28, 2026
As people lose jobs to AI, some are looking to one-person companies built on AI to provide new opportunities. Should makerspaces follow?
Mar 21, 2026
Alexander Rose's tree-like design for Burning Man, a sticker-making machine, and Maker Faires this spring
Mar 14, 2026
12 min read
Raspberry Pi project, alt.ctrl.GDC, sky-guided's shoutout to Russian high voltage maker community, hands-on activities delighted kids and oversized droids
Mar 7, 2026
A rocket playhouse for kids as well as tuba makers and serious players
Feb 28, 2026
Meeting in-person makes a comeback
Feb 21, 2026
Interview with Thingiverse CEO, a tribute to Moxie Lieberman, Make:Live's Digifab panel; Alpenglow Industries is closing;
Feb 14, 2026
Skill Trees for Young Makers, interactive LED panels and Thingiverse changes hands