I have enjoyed mechanical puzzles since I was a kid, but not because I was particularly good at them. Anything more complicated than a vexier or tangram and my success was not guaranteed. I might never have solved a Rubik's cube, but I've always held a bit of awe for the designers of these kinds … Continue reading 160: Hylian Knot Puzzle
This post incorporates some of my favorite things: art and collaboration*! Laura, of Laura Lynne Art, was looking for help with how to make her art into a puzzle. In the past, she has made puzzles by painting directly onto a store bought one, but lasers could make the process smoother. It's always easier cutting … Continue reading 128: Puzzles
I'm smitten, totally smitten by this awesome bee puzzle. Yes, we made it on our laser, but no, this is not our design. This week I want to talk about the wealth of resources available for laser cutters, in the form of ready-made files. The learning curve on a laser can be a bit … Continue reading 44: Ready Made Files
