Starting a T-shirt printing business can be a fun and lucrative venture. Even so, there are so many different kinds of T-shirt printing machines and materials available. It can be challenging to figure out which one fits your needs. Today, we’re going to take a look at the different ways …
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Need some fresh gift ideas for the scientist, doctor, teacher, engineer, or other science lovers in your life? It can be hard to find good science gifts for adults, especially since science is such a broad term. But don’t worry! There are tons of great science gift ideas out there …
If you are a 3D printing enthusiast, chances are that you will need to repair or edit STL files at some point. This is especially true of files downloaded from STL file-sharing sites like Thingiverse since they are sometimes modeled by beginners who haven’t test-printed them. Thankfully there are a …
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Want to turn a 2D image into a 3D model for 3D printing? There are several software choices and tools out there to help you design it even if you have no experience with 3D modeling. What software you should use depends on what type of project you are trying …
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Glowforge and Cricut machines have quickly become household standards for DIY makers. They are giving users new ways to create their favorite designs. You can cut, carve, etch, and engrave on various materials and use these machines for your kid’s projects or kickstart your own little Etsy shop. With similar …
How long it takes for acrylic paint to dry depends on a number of factors including temperature, airflow, humidity, and the brand of paint used. However, most types of acrylic paint dry within 20-30 minutes in most environments. How long does acrylic paint take to dry? If you are thinking …
If you want to make your own custom painted shoes, you might be wondering which paints can be used on shoes and which can’t. When picking out paint for shoes, it’s important to choose one that works with the material of the shoes you want to decorate, but that isn’t …
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One of the best things about owning a 3D printer is having the ability to make a seemingly endless supply of unique and personalized items whenever you want. This is especially useful during special occasions when you can skip the stores by making your own 3D printed gifts for your …
If you ever shopped for models or model kits, you’ve probably heard the term model scale tossed around a few times in reference to the model’s size. You may be wondering what exactly scale sizes mean and how they work. If you’re new to the concept of model scale or …
For adult science lovers looking for fun ways to experiment and learn at home, a complete chemistry set is a great way to get started. One of the most difficult things about trying to perform chemistry projects at home is getting the chemicals and tools needed for basic lab work. …
Assembling wooden model kits is a fun and rewarding way to spend a free evening or weekend. They’re great for teaching or strengthening skills like reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and many other important competencies. Wood model kits for adults are especially good at building up those skills, but they …
Looking for a fun weekend project to challenge your skills? Robotics kits for adults are a great way to learn or strengthen your STEM competencies in a fun and engaging way. Not all robot kits are created with older users in mind, however, so it’s important to know what to …
Model building doesn’t have an age limit, despite some people’s tendency towards categorizing it as a children’s activity. In reality, most model kits are geared towards ages 16+, as most are too complex for younger building enthusiasts. So if you are an adult that wants to start model building, or …
One of the struggles of owning a 3D printer is deciding what cool prints to make next. With so many 3D model sharing websites, there are endless 3D print ideas to try. In this article, we’ll give you our top picks for the coolest 3D printer projects and show you …
When working with capacitors, especially high voltage ones, a capacitor discharge tool is essential. It is a device that helps you drain capacitors safely before handling them further. While you can buy a capacitor discharge tool, they are just as easy to make. It is a quick, simple project that …
If you want to build your own projects, develop your coding skills, or start with robotics, the Raspberry Pi is a great piece of kit to have. With its many features, small form factor and low price, it is the ideal platform for countless DIY projects. But once you have …
It has been a while since I made a post on the new CoreXY 3D printer (tip: don’t start too many new projects at once). Lately I made some solid progress on it however, so I figured it was time for an update. Since the last post, I have added …
Plant labels (also known as plant markers, garden markers or plant name tags) are useful accessoires for any gardener. They let you identify your plants and make it easier to keep track of and organize your garden. As someone who does some occasional gardening, I too found myself looking for …
After building the frame, I have made some further progress with the new 3D printer. I installed the Z carriage of the printer and mounted and aligned all other components that facilitate the motion on the Z-axis, such as the linear rails and lead screws. As expected, aligning the linear …
Time has come to build a new 3D printer. While the previous 3D printer I designed and built 5-6 years ago is still in use, I run too often into its limitations. This is starting to impact my workflow and honestly also affects my enjoyment of 3D printing. To solve …
When left out in the open, 3D printer filament can absorb moisture from the air. “Wet” filament can ruin our prints, and thus this is something that we want to avoid. In order to prevent filament from absorbing moisture, we need to properly store it. This means we have to …
IKEA ALEX drawer units are a great way to organize all kinds of stuff. The stacks of deep drawers offer a lot of space for storing a variety of things. Both in my home office and workshop area I use a lot of ALEX units to store tools, parts and …
For a while I have wanted to improve the lighting on my desk. I didn’t really know what to build until I came across Opossums’ amazing 3D printed LED bridge lamp on Thingiverse. The lamp has a great design and I wanted to build it, but for my application I …
In our household we love to grow our own vegetables and herbs. It feels very rewarding to grow our own food. In the summer you can always find a collection of vegetables growing on our balcony. Last year we wanted to grow some okras, but we did not have pots …
