Makerspace Community Quilt
It’s up! After more than a year, the Makerspace Community Quilt is finally hanging in our space, and it makes me smile every time I see it. The story of the Makerspace Community Quilt started…
Adventures in Making Your Own Gear (MYOG): Sewing a small waterproof backpack
I love backpacks! Which means I’m always dissatisfied with the specifics — too many straps in places I don’t want them, pockets that aren’t just right. For years now I’ve dreamed of making my own…
Handheld 3D Scanner Tutorial
Learn to use the handheld 3D scanner in this step by step tutorial
Introducing the 3D Printer Snail Settings Wall
Want to learn about how different settings impact a 3D print? Next time you’re in the Makerspace, check out the new Snail Settings Wall to get a feel for how things like resolution, infill pattern,…
Knitting a Scarf to Visualize the Questions Asked in the Makerspace
We recently got a king size Addi circular knitting machine in the Makerspace, and inspired by Making Research Tactile: Critical Making and Data Physicalization in Digital Humanities I decided to make a scarf that would…
Welcome Back: New Faces, New Spaces, and New Adventures!
Welcome back! It’s so nice to have everyone back on campus! It’s our 3rd year (already!) of making and learning in the TRU Library Makerspace, and whether you’ve used the Makerspace before or are new…
Developing and Assessing a Culture of Change at the TRU Library Makerspace
On Wednesday, our team presented at the 2024 WILU (Workshop for Instruction in Library Use) conference in Vancouver, sharing our efforts to develop, assess, and maintain a culture of change at the TRU Library Makerspace….
3D Print Your Favourite Geography
If you are new to 3D printing and all the software that is used within this write up, there is a video attached at the end that is meant to help you through all the steps. I would recommend reading this post first and then watch the video. With the write up and video, you should be able to 3D print your own landscape model in no time!
Beaded Circle Workshop
Join local artist and TRU Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) student Charlie Napoleon for a beaded earring workshop. The workshop will focus on making a modern style of circular earrings. Whether you’re a beginner or…
3D Printing a Guitar
Post by Joey DaCosta If you spend time simultaneously inhabiting online guitar-nerd and maker communities you’ll probably come across this project at some point: https://blog.prusa3d.com/the-prusacaster-how-to-design-and-3d-print-an-electric-guitar_71962/ Here’s a picture of the project from the Prusa blog…