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Cosplay is the perfect gateway to making. What better way to celebrate fantasy worlds than to role-play as your favorite characters â and build versatile skills along the way! In the latest issue of Make: we show you how to use EVA foam to make realistic fake leather, weld together 3D prints for BIG armor builds, and use Bekonix's easy drag-and-drop timelines to program cosplay lights, motors, and audio. Then, take it further by conceptualizing your own original character from the ground up. Plus, star cosplayers share their favorite tools, techniques, and communities. Includes 42 projects you can make: Create a camera obscura to view the upcoming solar eclipse Sew versatile squishy sensors Build your own gadget geocache puzzle Save big $$ with a DIY photo light meter Track periods and the lunar calendar offline with an illuminating display How to 3D print in metal And much more!

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Dale Dougherty is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Make: Community which launched Make: magazine in 2005, and Maker Faire, which held its first event in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2006. Dale's vision and mission continue to be the guiding force for the family of brands. The maker movement is contributing to a thriving market ecosystem, serving the needs of makers as they seek out product support, startup advice, and funding avenues. Make: plays an important role as a collaborator and resource for makers as they transition from hobbyists to professionals. Make: began at O'Reilly Media where Dale was a co-founder and the first editor of their computing trade books. When not in the office, Dale can be found making award-winning wines with his family in Sebastopol, CA.

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