Evolution of a Cheese Slope Mosaic
/Today we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Read MoreToday we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the concept of a “Flash MOC” and the evolution of one of her stunning backlit LEGO cheese slope mosaics.
Read MoreToday we are joined by Katie Walker who shares the steps of creating a LEGO cheese slope mosaic that almost looks like a stained glass window.
Read MoreWhat is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Read MoreSay cheese! Dan O’Connor’s cheese slope mosaic uses plenty of friction to bring an awesome Arcane scene to life. We chatted with him about the technique, skill, and patience required to create such a stunning MOC.
Read MoreWhat are you supposed to do with that drawer of tiny cheese slopes? Why, make a mosaic of course! But buckle up—building LEGO cheese slope mosaics may be harder than it seems.
Read MoreWhat happens when a LEGO builder who knows almost nothing about Pokémon takes on the entire Smart Play wave? We explore the colorful and curvy sets and then remix them into crazy creations far beyond the Pokédex.
Who was Susan Williams and why was her impact on people’s perception of LEGO so significant? Join BrickNerd as we piece together the illustrious career of this mysterious LEGO employee.
Have you ever wondered what the LEGO community was like in the 2000s? Today's guest writer and veteran builder, Nannan Zhang, shares his thoughts on building and sharing MOCs online for the past 20 years.
The blue Classic Space astronaut has come a long way from the 1980s. Richard Dryden explores LEGO’s new upscaled version and reflects on the Classic Space sets and memories that started his LEGO journey.
Build smarter, sturdier LEGO spaceships this SHIPtember with engineering tips for strong frames and precise polygons. This guide explores the geometry and design principles behind rigid, swooshable SHIP frames that won't sag.
Do Classic Space minifigures have roles assigned by color, like in Star Trek or the U.S. Navy’s flight deck crews? We grab our metal detectors and dig into LEGO history (and the data) to find out!
Space MOCs usually have a very defined look and feel, but what can you do if you image LEGO space as a near-future colony on a colorful alien planet instead? Kimberly Giffen takes us on a tour of her take on LEGO Space.
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