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Tyler Koslow

Tyler Koslow is a tech journalist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. His specialties include 3D printing technology, music, and anything else that happens to be shaking up everyday life. When he’s not pounding away at his computer keys, you can find Tyler riding his bicycle, playing guitar, and eating pasta. Follow @tykoslow

May 5, 2019

Get a Grip!

[Project] 3D Printed Quick-Grip Trigger Clamp

Need some Quick-Grip clamps for your next DIY project? Forget the hardware store. You can 3D print a functional Quick-Grip trigger clamp with just a couple of springs. Find out how!

May 4, 2019

Filament, By Filament

[Project] Create Your Own Multi-Color 3D Printed Filament

Have you ever wanted to make your own multi-color materials? Now you can by...3D printing filament? That's right. Thingiverse user Turbo_SunShine shows us how to repurpose your filament to create new color combinations!

May 3, 2019

Not So Basic After All

Glowforge Basic Laser Cutter: Review the Specs

The Glowforge Basic is the first laser cutter released by the Seattle-based startup Glowforge. Let's review its specs.

Apr 28, 2019

Tight Belt!

[Project] Get Fashionable with a 3D Printed Functional Belt

Want to add a 3D printed fashion accessory to your closet? This fully 3D printed belt, designed by Thingiverse user 3DWatsch, is simple, sleek, and most importantly, it works!

Apr 27, 2019

New-Age Origami

[Project] Automated Origami Swan

Take the ancient art form of origami into the future by turning a paper swan into a kinetic sculpture. Using a 3D printed case, an ItsyBitsy-powered servo motor, and fishing line, you can create an origami swan that flaps its wings.

Apr 21, 2019

Painting on Eggshells

[Project] Automate Easter Egg Decorating with the Sphere-O-Bot

Why paint your own Easter eggs when you can have a robot do it for you? The Sphere-O-Bot is an open source project from Evil Mad Scientist, and has been modded to draw intricate designs on your Easter eggs.

Apr 17, 2019

Quiet, Clean, Carving Machine

Inventables Carvey 3D Carver: Review the Specs

The Inventables Carvey is a desktop-sized 3D carving machine that is fully enclosed, making the 3D carving process clean, quiet and safe for all. Let's review the specs.

Apr 14, 2019

Plant Smart

[Project] 3D Printed Automatic Smart Plant Pot

Looking for a way to keep your plants alive while you're traveling the world or stuck at work? How about 3D printing your very own Arduino-powered automatic smart plant pot!

Apr 13, 2019

Hear That?!

[Project] What’s That Sound? A Fully 3D Printed Speaker

Instructables user Mattosx has created a fully 3D printed speaker that utilizes neodymium magnets to create crisp sound. Learn how to make your own.

Apr 7, 2019

City of Bright Lights

[Project] 3D Print This Mesmerizing LED Geode City

Want to bring the bright lights of a city landscape into your home? This 3D printed Geode City, created by designer Jacob Surovsky, uses an LED puck to bring mesmerizing colors to a complex city structure.

Apr 6, 2019

Clay Time

[Project] Smooth the 3D Printed Layers Away with Polymer Clay

Tired of seeing layers on all of your prints? 3D designer Bethany Weeks demonstrates how you can use polymer clay to smoothen out your 3D prints and leave behind an easily paintable surface.

Apr 1, 2019

Method to the Madness

MakerBot Method 3D Printer: Review the Specs

MakerBot has started shipping the MakerBot Method, a performance 3D printer that integrates industrial-grade features into a desktop-sized machine. Review the features and specs here.

Mar 31, 2019

A Project of Projection

[Project] Hit the Big Screen with a 3D Printed Projector

With this 3D printed 12-frame automatic projector, created by maker 3DSage, you can make any image larger than life. Learn how to make your own!

Mar 30, 2019

LEGO to Space

[Project] 3D Print a Human-Scale LEGO Space Blaster With Sounds & Lights

This 3D printed human-scale LEGO Space Blaster, created by Norwegian designer Stian Ervik Wahlvaag, is equipped with sounds and lights. Learn how to make your own and have a blast!

Mar 24, 2019

Make Makers Safer

[Project] Clear the Air with a Minimalist 3D Printed Fume Extractor

Need to clear the air? This 3D printed minimalistic fume extractor by maker RDMMKR is made to minimize the inhalation of fumes that come from soldering.

Powerful Patterns

[Project] Create Captivating Patterns with a 3D Printed Greek Meander Lamp

True Colors

Rize XRIZE 3D Printer: Review the Specs

Optical Illusion!

[Project] 3D Printed RGB Infinity Cube

Mar 16, 2019

SLS for Less!

Sinterit Lisa Pro SLS 3D Printer: Review the Specs

The Sinterit Lisa Pro, the improved version of Sinterit's Lisa, is our Summer 2019 pick for the "Best Desktop SLS 3D Printer". Review the specs to find out the changes.

Mar 16, 2019