I’m always stunned to watch these sped-up videos of people creating fascinating types of art. And when you throw Yoda into it, how can you not love this creation? Watch Bashir Sultani make our favorite 900-year-old green guy out of nothing but salt.

Ruth’s interests all involve making things, which means her husband and two kids have learned to watch out for stray pins and bead trays and to ask before eating anything made of fondant. By day, she's an editor over at opensource.com. Follow her on Twitter.