December 12, 2018
Paint is far more diverse than people realize. You would never use a watercolor to paint your entire house and spray paint is completely different than acrylic. With this handy guide, you’ll never again confuse your oils and your enamels.…
December 5, 2018
The holidays are upon us, and that means breaking out the lights, meticulously wrapping presents and addressing endless greeting cards to our friends and family. Of course, these staples of spreading holiday cheer weren’t always around. From yule logs to …
November 28, 2018
The history of the manufacturing industry is difficult to pin down. It’s vast, complicated, and intertwined with the histories of other businesses and companies. But it’s possible to suss out some of the defining moments- and how women have influenced …
November 26, 2018
There’s a stigma that the ideas of children tend to be fanciful, impossible, or just plain silly when measured by adult standards. But sometimes kids have ideas or inventions that are truly something incredible…incredible enough that they could make a …
November 14, 2018
So, let’s review, shall we? We’ve talked about Maker Spaces, Maker Gatherings, Maker Culture, and even Hackerspaces. We know what you’re probably thinking…there’s more? Yes there is and, honestly, we’re not complaining because we absolutely live for this …
November 7, 2018
We don’t know about anyone else, but we (almost daily) thank the heavens for GPS. It may not cross your mind until you’re using it, but think about the kind of freedom that little app gives you. In the days …
October 31, 2018
Have you ever had a really great idea or even a dream of creating something that would revolutionize the world we live in? It might be starting your own video game company, or creating a new board game, or even …
October 24, 2018
If you’re ever stuck in a particularly competitive game of Pictionary, it wouldn’t be hard to win a round if you drew his name. Though he was born in the 19th century, he’s one of those historical figures who continues …
October 17, 2018
It’s no secret that here at Inventionland we love talking about MakerSpaces. The idea of people coming together to create, learn new artistic and technical skills, and meet fellow innovative minds brings us so much joy. However, there is …
October 10, 2018
It’s the taste of summer sleepaway camps, synonymous with the sound of a crackling warm campfire and the roaring laughter of close friends and family. Heck, it’s so desirable you may have even made one in the microwave once or …