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2013 Maker Faire
A two-day, family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, held in San Mateo, California.
Aurora Banana Bubbles Ceallach Dalek Fiesta Hall Fire Zone Flying Saucer Kinetic Steam Works Pneumatic Pneumatic Redwood Hall Products Robot Alley Steam Punk Stilt Walkers The Crucible Vehicles
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Aurora, Leaf Workshop At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

A white lit tree from which hung copper leaves.

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Banana, Piano At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

One of the products being sold could be used to create a banana piano.

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Bubbles, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Large bubble making display and hands-on exhibit a the Maker Faire.

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Ceallach, Dyes At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Solar dyed yarns and fabrics for you and the planet

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The Crucible, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Oakland's The Crucible had a large presence at the faire.

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Dalek, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

The famous Dalek figure from the Dr. Who series appeared twice at this Maker Faire.

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Fiesta Hall, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Fiesta Hall was home to the light exhibits in darkness.

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Fire Zone, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

The fire zone was near the main entrance.

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Flying Saucer, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

A flying saucer on the lawn between the food boots allowed children and small adults to boardby issuing free tickets.

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Kinetic Steam Works, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Kinetic Steam Works ran a steam engine used to print coasters.

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Pneumatic, Boxers: 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Two life-sized boxers in a small boxing ring.

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Pneumatic, Dragon: 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Part of the Young Makers Project

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Redwood Hall Products, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Products were for sale in Redwood Hall.

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Robot Alley, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

A tree lined path behind the Maker Shed Stage was populated with wooden robots.

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Steam Punk, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Examples of the style of steam punk as exhibited and sold at the Faire.

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Stilt Walkers, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

There was a booth at the Maker Faire that allowed anyone to try stilt walking.

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Vehicles, At The 2013 SF Bay Maker Faire

Many different kinds of vehicles were present that afternoon. Here is a sampling of a few.


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