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Step by step, from scrap to showpiece

The Instructables-style heart of the platform — detailed build logs with materials, photos, and comments, written by the makers who actually did it.

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The project format

Every project tells a making story

  1. 1

    Concept

    What you're building and why — the sketch, the inspiration, the problem you're solving.

  2. 2

    Materials

    A clear bill of materials with quantities and where to source them locally.

  3. 3

    Build log

    Step-by-step photos and notes — including the mistakes, which are often the best part.

  4. 4

    Reveal

    The finished piece, what you'd do differently, and the remix invitation.

Project tools

Built for long-form making

  • Versioned steps

    Readers can suggest corrections to any step; authors approve edits in one tap.

  • Comment threads

    Questions land right under the step they're about — no more scrolling to find answers.

  • Remix system

    Build on someone's project and publish a remix that credits the original automatically.

  • Materials tables

    Structured bills of materials that readers can copy straight into their shopping list.

Featured builds

Projects the community loves

  • Fiber

    Dhaka-weave laptop sleeve

    Traditional dhaka cloth, modern zipper, zero waste — the Fiber hub's most-remixed project.

  • Clay

    Terracotta planter set

    Hand-thrown planters fired in a community kiln in Bhaktapur, glazed with local ash.

  • Wood

    Carved window-frame tutorial

    A woodcarver from Patan teaches the jali pattern that defines Newari architecture.

  • Fiber

    Pashmina scarf dyeing

    Natural indigo and marigold dyeing on cashmere — the colour science explained.

  • Fiber

    Felt slippers, zero waste

    Needle-felted slippers from recycled sweater scraps — beginner-friendly, 4 hours.

  • Wood

    Resin river side table

    A Pokhara maker's famous build: reclaimed wood, local resin, and very steady hands.

Project FAQ

Publishing questions

How detailed do projects need to be?

Three or more steps with photos is the community minimum — the best projects read like a friend explaining over tea.

Can I publish a project I already shared elsewhere?

Yes, as long as it's your work. Reposts of others' projects are removed.

What is a remix?

A project that builds on another maker's work, with credit and links to the original. Remixes are a badge of honour here.

Do projects have to be finished?

No — 'WIP log' projects are welcome and often get the most engaged comments.

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