Maker Studio

Each project comes with a short explanation of the science behind it, and every stage is heavily illustrated and photographed to ensure that following the instructions is simple for everyone.

This maker's handbook is packed with amazing projects that teach science, technology and design skills to help you come up with stylish, fun creations. Inside, you'll learn how to make light-up bags, create a speaker from a Pringles tube, design your own resin jewellery, and grow amazing crystal flowers. Other projects include a light-sensitive door sign, colour-changing bath bombs and self-watering planters. With craft concepts ranging from simple to advanced, there's something for every skill set.

Each project comes with a short explanation of the science behind it, and every stage is heavily illustrated and photographed to ensure that following the instructions is simple for everyone.

About the Author

Dr Alison Buxton is Director at STEAMWORKS LEARNING, the non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing STEM activities to schoolchildren, and leads the MakerEd UK and Makerspace Developer programme for the University of Sheffield.

Zoe Bateman is an author, influencer and self-confessed craft addict. Leading workshops and creating craft content for a variety of brands, Zoe can turn her hand to anything from crochet to casting, sewing, whittling, weaving and knitting. She is Lead Crafter at London Craft Club, and is the co-author of When Doves Craft, and has had projects featured in Mollie Makes and Take a Break.