How Bike Touring Introduced Me to Making

Many makers can pinpoint their origin story. For me, it's cycling.

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Transport for London sees sense at last over “Cyclists stay back” stickers

We raised our concerns about the widespread (mis)use of “Cyclists stay back” stickers over 6 months ago , sent a letter of complaint with our colleagues the CTC (the National Cyclists’ Charity), the London Cycling Campaign, RoadPeace, and the Association of Bikeability Schemes, followed by another complaint due to an inadequate response by TfL . […]



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Longest acronym covers all possible reactions

A NEW sixteen-thousand character acronym encapsulates all conceivable reactions to anything seen on the internet.



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Soldering a Connection — The Start of a Mentoring Relationship

"Having to explain the principles of soldering forced me to reassess my methods and ultimately made me much better at soldering," says roboticist Annika O'Brien, on the mutually beneficial effects of teaching your skills to others.

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How-To: Knit a Working Circuit

Forget about circuit boards and start thinking about circuit stitches with this illuminating tutorial by electronic art professor Jesse Seay on how to knit your own circuitry.

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Bete Noire

As part of the Team Effort! week at Stereo and the Old Hairdressers I exhibited a new body of paintings under the title Bete Noire. The work was made over a short period of time leading up to the event and thanks to the larger space we are able to use at the studios I […]



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Wolverine stuck in a cat-flapAs requested by Jeff Stubbs

Wolverine stuck in a cat-flap



As requested by Jeff Stubbs

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Call on your councils to make space for cycling

Join the campaign to demand proper cycling spaces and better road design in your area

I would cycle, but its just too dangerous, is a regular comment from the non-cycling community. It is often followed by The roads just arent laid out for cyclists.

Improving cycling infrastructure on our streets could change the perception of actual and perceived dangers of cycling in Britain. Most roads in the UK are controlled by local authorities, so securing the support of councillors is key to improving street layouts and making space for cycling.

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9.88 Winning Films

Edinburgh based animator, Will Anderson wins the 9.88 Films Competition



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In Common- Glasgow 2014

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Laser Cut Mitre Joints

Connecting planes with angled precision Running interesting laser cutter experiments is one of the things that Just Add Sharks does best. In this exploration, they have addressed the question of how to break away from the mortice and tenon joints that have become so familiar in laser cut projects. By creating a laser cut jig that holds [...]



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I WAS ON THE ‘PROBABLY SCIENCE’ PODCAST

It was a very enjoyable way to spend an hour in ‘the Valley’ of Los Angeles when I was there recently. I cycled out on treacherous highways to find this shady terrace by a pool, and on the terrace, as well as some friendly American men, I found Matt Kirshen, the child faced (in the ...



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GSA Degree Show 2014

See this year's talented GSA graduates in their 2014 Degree Show



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4.5 Degrees

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Don’t let Glasgow squander its Commonwealth Games legacy

Glasgow is the city in Scotland with possibly the most to gain from cycling. It has the lowest rate of car ownership in the whole country, and some of the worst health outcomes in Europe. Its centre has been sundered by urban motorways that serve to choke the city with congestion and pollution. Studies have […]



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Raspberry Pi Offers Resources for Educators

Clive Beale from The Raspberry Pi Foundation spoke to Make: about its beginnings as an educational platform and how their audience at Maker Faire has evolved.

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Two dreams jobs, and a nightmare.

Every job I take on is one I'm enthusiastic about, and I'm lucky enough to have had an amazing range of models to make and design over my 6 years working for myself. However, the last two I have completed have been dream jobs. The first, which you can see in my last post, was a sectional model of the National Museum of Scotland. This is such a beautiful gallery space, and I really got to indulge in the detail of the model. The second is pictured below - a 1:2500 model of Yorkhill/Finnieston. This includes the Hidden Lane (where F&F HQ is located), so an area I'm super familiar with, as well as some of Glasgow's most iconic architecture - the Armadillo, Hydro, Finnieston crane, and the Science centre and tower, as well as, of course, the Clyde. What an enjoyable model to make!

While making this model (specifically while sculpting the Armadillo) I got news of the fire at the Glasgow School of Art. I could smell the smoke in my workshop.



As a former art school student this hit me hard, I can empathise with the students, some of whom will have lost all their degree work. But also, this building is probably the most important in Glasgow, it's so precious to the city, and, to me, it's also a symbol of what brought me to Glasgow, the city which has been my home ever since.



In truth, it wasn't until I researched the building for the GSA model kit that I really appreciated it. I looked at it from all angles, studied sections and the fine details, and really saw this building for the masterpiece it is. I'm so thankful that the damage is not as bad as it looked, and so proud of the art school and for being a part of it.

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Watershed Studio Artist Residencies 2014 Open Call

Apply for a 2 month residency with Watershed



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