I've relocated a lot, so I try to build an instant sense of community by designing random creative objects at community makerspaces. These are my people! The creative types who are eager to learn maker skills such as laser cutting, 3d printing, sewing, resin casting, metalsmithing, printmaking, ceramics etc. Here's a collection of some of the work I did at community makerspaces
Shoutout to The Rivet and The Makery, my favorite makerspaces in State College, PA
LED light bookmarks designed using LilyTiny (Arduino type microcontroller that can be sewn in)
3d printed and hand-painted Maker magnetic Badges
Lasercut Finger puppets - MDF cutout with hand-tied yarn hair
Montessori soft book - cotton and felt fabric book based on Pre-K curriculum
Dragon nail salon - repurposing old nail paint crowdsourced from the community
Pop-up toys - upcycled cardboard boxes
Finger puppet theater - cereal boxes and paper
Teacher necklaces - created from upcycled paper, plastic, and yarn bits and bobs
Bat ornaments - Wood and paper ornaments
Toy vases - magnetic tiles activity for kids
Metal-smithing foundations - sawing the sterling silver cutout and soldering pieces
3d printed "Tooth Bat" toy. An alternative tooth fairy,
a bat that likes to eat fallen teeth and offers coins in return
3d printed geometry puzzle
Resin-casted pendants with cute buttons and glitter
DIY Ceramic refrigerator magnets
Made out of white ceramic clay, fired and glazed
Family diorama - upcycled glass jar and wood peg dolls
