The Makerspace will be introducing 3D mesh for 3D printing patrons to use in their prints. The mesh will allow for prints to be flexible and add other cool textures to prints. The possibilities are endless! Below are a couple images showing how a 3D mesh can be useful for…
We recently bought books for the Makerspace, thanks to Friends Of The Library! These books are accessible to you as a reference while in the space! If you’ve ever found yourself struggling on a craft, or wanting to perfect your hobby, we have a variety of tutorial and how-to books…
We’ve got some exciting news to share: the Marston Makerspace just got a new piece of equipment! Say hello to the brand-new Gyro Cutter! Our friend the Gyro Cutter functions a lot like an Exacto / Craft knife, but with one notable difference: the blade can rotate in place! This…
Our Silhouette Cameo machines have been getting so much use lately, that we noticed the Cameo 3 was not reliably able to keep up with demand. So we bought another machine…and while we were at it, we bought some fun new blades for you all to use! For use on…
Sublimation is one of our most popular crafts at the Makerspace. Patrons can customize just about anything! Mousepads, t-shirts, mugs, tumblers, and more. As much as we love how popular it has become, we’ve noticed that sublimation scraps have started to pile up. Craft after craft, came scrap after scrap…
Did you know that it is both relatively easy AND cheap to design and fabricate your own custom circuit boards?! Want to have a fun maker-night with your friends? Want to make custom light-up ornaments? Just start with a sketch! The Sketch What shape do you want your circuit board?…
Did you know that you can hand engrave in the makerspace? We have a rotary tool (often called a Dremel) and engraving bits available just for that! Hand engraving is a great way to personalize small objects, experiment with surface design, and add a custom touch to everyday items. Safety…
Exciting news for local makers: The Alachua County Library District just launched their MakerSpace at the headquarters branch in downtown Gainesville! From the Gainesville Sun article, resources include: 3D printers for creating digital models and prototypes. A laser cutter for engraving and cutting materials…
