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Expressive Models

Objects that express idea through analogies, symbols, metaphors, and abstraction. A lot of the sculpted, drawn, and painted items that you might find at an art museum would fall here.
Create a Creature
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Pop-Up Books
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Shape Stepping Stones*
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LED Constellations
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Custom Cuts:
Intro to the Vinyl Cutter
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Edge-Lit Acrylic
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Tile Puzzle
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Pop-up Cards
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Papel Picado
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War and Humanity
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Currency*
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Edge-Lit Acrylic

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Mini Golf Course
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 2D art on 3D Printer*
a 3D print process for beginners
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Shadow Box
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Fear Bots
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Earbud Holder
now available as a build guide on Instructables
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Fused Glass Art
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  • Home
    • Getting Started >
      • What is Making?
      • Types of Makerspaces
      • Goals
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Run a Makerspace
    • Design Guide
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Tools and Materials
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Maker Tools
    • Shop Tools and Materials
    • Electronics
    • Physical Computing
    • 2D Modeling Software
    • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Design Tools
    • 3D Printing
    • Photo and Video
    • Sewing
  • Create Projects
    • Designing Maker Projects
    • Idea Gallery
    • FullSTEAM
  • Teacher PD
    • Teacher Training Workshops
    • Articles and Books