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Step-by-step: teach a mixed-age group paper mechanics using three foolproof starter projects

I remember the first time I introduced paper mechanics to a roomful of people ranging from six to sixty. There was a hum of concentration, a flurry of scissors, and — thank goodness — a handful of moments where everyone stopped, looked up and grinned when something unexpectedly sprang to life....

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Step-by-step: teach a mixed-age group paper mechanics using three foolproof starter projects

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How to turn a cheap secondhand paperback into a hidden-compartment prop for pocket-sized theater DIY Projects

How to turn a cheap secondhand paperback into a hidden-compartment prop for pocket-sized theater

I love finding small ways to turn ordinary objects into pockets of surprise....

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Which inexpensive leds and diffusers make a tabletop lightbox look cinematic for miniature photography Creative Tools

Which inexpensive leds and diffusers make a tabletop lightbox look cinematic for miniature photography

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How to create a postcard-sized anamorphic illusion that reads correctly from one angle DIY Projects

How to create a postcard-sized anamorphic illusion that reads correctly from one angle

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Tutorials Dec 02, 2025

How to photograph reflective miniatures without glare using simple modifiers

I love photographing small, reflective objects — tiny painted metal robots, glossy ceramic miniatures, varnished paper dioramas — because they sit right at the intersection of craft, light and illusion. But glare and nasty reflections can...

DIY Projects Dec 02, 2025

How to fake depth in tiny sculptures using painted shadows and foamcore

I love the tiny, quiet moments when a small object suddenly seems larger than life. Over the years I’ve learned a handful of tricks to make miniature sculptures read as deeper and more three-dimensional than their actual thickness — and one of...