In my library, a lot of what we end up 3D printing comes from Thingiverse. I like Thingiverse models as a great, low-barrier entry point into the world of 3D printing, as most students who get interested in the … Read more >
Created by Karen Jensen, this comparison chart looks at a number of popular tools in school or library makerspaces and includes information such as price, age range, ease of use, and links to reviews of the tools on Robot Test … Read more >
IFTTT (if this then that) is a really cool web service that you can use to connect disparate apps, social media, or internet accessible objects. If you haven’t heard of it before, I encourage you to check it out at … Read more >
Put together by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association), this PDF guide is extensive, covering the history of making and why libraries should embrace it, discussing planning workshops and forming partnerships, offering sample maker programs and tools, and more.
A collection of great resources, including a sample fantasy budget, examples of great tools to bring into your makerspace, and links to where you can purchase them.
Making digital objects–webpages, gifs, music, you name it–is one of my favorite kinds of making, because as long as I’ve got my computer and a functioning internet connection, I don’t have to worry about other supplies (or mess!). Better yet, … Read more >
The real attraction in this is for when you’re traveling. I always worry that airport security will confiscate scissors, but if I don’t have any way of cutting my yarn, I’m pretty limited in the projects I can bring along
Easy-to-grip handle with several sizes of hook that can be swapped out and attached to it.
My mom likes to crochet, but she was complaining about how she always had to stop after a