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3D Print the Adafruit Circuit Playground Chess Set

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Print out and polish an electronics-themed chess set using metal-infused filament.

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Playing Chess on a Beautiful, Magnetized Globe

Playing Chess on a Beautiful, Magnetized Globe

By Sarah Vitak

Sarah Vitak

Sarah is a freelance writer for the Make: blog. She delights in the intersection of technology, art, and human interaction. Her background includes experience in human computer interaction, DNA sequencing technology, 3D printing, sewing, and large art installations.

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After seeing a picture of a spherical chess set online, Ben Meyers set out to make his own. He decided to shape his as a globe.

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Making a Quilled Paper Chess Set with Light-Up Board

Making a Quilled Paper Chess Set with Light-Up Board

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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This gorgeous chess set and board are almost entirely quilled paper.

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YouTube Maker Stars Collaborate on Charity Chess Set

YouTube Maker Stars Collaborate on Charity Chess Set

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Five well-known online makers join forces to build a chess set to support a worthy cause

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Our Favorite DIY Chess Sets

Our Favorite DIY Chess Sets

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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If you’re a chess player and a maker, why not try your hand at creating your own unique set

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Building a Playable Star Wars Holochess Set

Building a Playable Star Wars Holochess Set

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A fan of the iconic Star Wars holochess game builds his own table and sculpts his own monstrous playing pieces.

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