We recently added a new piece of equipment to our Marston Makerspace, so let us formally introduce you to the ZipSnip! This little fella is essentially an electric box cutter. It’s great for anything that a normal old-fashioned box cutter might be good for: cutting fabrics, papers, and most importantly,…
The makerspace is able to keep track of how many people come into the space, thanks to our “people counter”. This data has shown that the space is a much-needed resource here at UF. But, is everyone’s experience in the space good? Do you like the events? Did you enjoy…
This week, the Marston Science Library and the Marston Makerspace collaborated with the UF Student Science Training Program (SSTP). The SSTP is a seven-week residential research program for rising high school seniors interested in science, medicine, math, computer science, or engineering, and offers hands-on research experience under UF faculty mentorship.
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…
Why not release stress with some crafts surrounded by others! Bring friends or even just come alone, this is the perfect place to meet new people. Located in L100 in the basement of Marston Library. We have some super cool Summer Semester events. All supplies and materials are provided! Check…
The Makerspace offers a month-long walk-in craft, free of cost! Ever feel like making something, but you don’t know what to make? Need some creative stress relief? Just have some time to kill? Want to be in the Makerspace but don’t have anything to work on? Then come on down…
For any student, libraries are essential. Whether it be for a quiet study space, a deep research dive, or a new procrastination activity, we’re always trying to find new ways to help out our patrons. We recently started a collaboration with the Alachua County Headquarters Library Makerspace, and it…
