I'm extremely impressed with this 3D R2D2 cake from NYC baker Mark Randazzo. No idea what it tastes like, but that's some pressy sharp edible sculpture.
R2D2 cake
How to create this cool geared whiplash
These nifty gizmos use a set of gears to uncoil and recoil. Alex Fox shows how to make one with wood. They can also be 3D printed. Below is the inspiration. Oskar's video mentions the Thinkfun Tail Spin, but that model is currently unavailable on many outlets following a lot of poor reviews. Image: YouTube… READ THE REST
Maker builds Aquaman's water-blasting trident
Mere humans can never harness the sea, but the Hacksmith had fun making Aquaman's trident with a few tweaks. While his generates impressive 800 psi water pressure, its capacity is limited, and the gold required would have cost over 2.2 million dollars. Next best thing, though. We need an Aquaman powerwasher attachment to make those… READ THE REST
Watch this maker build a gorgeous cedar strip canoe
Xyla Foxlin and her uncle take just 30 days to create a cedar strip canoe reminiscent of summers with her aunt and uncle. The next 30 days were spend adding the varnish. She says: I've been paddling the Adirondacks in cedar strip canoes with my aunt and uncle for as long as I can remember,… READ THE REST
These copper-infused masks and everyday carry items are useful anti-bacterial tools
As a natural anti-pathogen, copper has become to nasty contaminants what crosses are to vampires, rapidly killing bacteria, yeasts and viruses on metallic copper surfaces. When no less authoritative a source than the National Institutes of Health calls copper a "contact killer," then you know you need to look into getting more copper in your… READ THE REST
The Hestan Cue takes all the guesswork and culinary disasters out of cooking
We all have visions of cooking cool, elaborate meals. Unfortunately, those visions often die after we absolutely butcher a few. We've all been there. Overcooked steaks. Undercooked poultry. A main course sits because we totally mistimed a side. There are any number of ways to well and truly murder a well-intentioned meal. Hestan Cue and… READ THE REST
Take your cocktail making to the next level with these lab inspired bar tools
Mixology sounds like a science because it is…sort of. Oh sure, there's a lot of knowledge and skill that goes into conjuring up just the right balance for making a mixed drink really pop. But part of it really is just an exacting science of combining compounds and properly integrating flavors to make an absolutely… READ THE REST
