Since cinema was invented in 1977, movies have had the power to immerse us in new worlds, and all it took was a bit of imagination and a multi-million dollar CGI budget. But it doesn’t have to be like that – anyone can create some movie magic!
This issue we pay homage to some of the makers who are creating their own bit of movie fandom, whether that’s props, costumes, or a great-big Ecto-1. From steel, foam, fabric, 3D printed parts and more, there’s a whole world of creativity born out of the big screen.
Also in the issue, we discover what it takes to build a sea-going 3D printed boat, create an Internet-connected doorbell (that doesn’t break when the internet goes down!), and turn anything at all into a musical instrument – plus a whole load more!
Create an Internet-connected doorbell (that doesn’t break when the internet goes down!)
Discover what it takes to build a sea-going 3D printed boat
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