Kinetics & Electronics Archives

Five Steps For Digital Fabrication And Foundry

2020-08-31T18:52:28-07:00

Using a 3D printer for fabrication has become increasingly popular and allows artists and makers to create complex and intricate shapes that would be difficult to create by hand. We’re about to wrap on our latest eight-week session of Digital Fabrication and Foundry. During class, students learned to build 3D models and print multiple test pieces before committing to their final design, which they cast into metal in our Foundry last week. Wondering how they do it? Get inspired by this 5-step how-to!

Five Steps For Digital Fabrication And Foundry2020-08-31T18:52:28-07:00

One 11-Year-Old Is Made Complete In Clay Critters

2019-06-19T16:46:10-07:00

Erick Dawkins first came to The Crucible on a fourth-grade field trip and has now taken four classes, finding accomplishment making with his hands.

One 11-Year-Old Is Made Complete In Clay Critters2019-06-19T16:46:10-07:00

Homemade At The Crucible: From 3D Printers to Cheesecakes

2019-06-18T10:50:06-07:00

From setting up 3D printers, to baking the entire Crucible staff cheesecake, Aaron stays busy volunteering at The Crucible! We sat down with him to talk about how The Crucible has supported his own creative pursuits, and to coax him into sharing his cheesecake recipe.

Homemade At The Crucible: From 3D Printers to Cheesecakes2019-06-18T10:50:06-07:00

The Crucible’s Maker Faire To-Do List!

2019-06-18T12:26:39-07:00

The most ingenious minds and inventors will gather this weekend at Maker Faire! With hundreds of demonstrations and hands-on activities to choose from at Maker Faire, we selected a few Makers that you cannot miss.

The Crucible’s Maker Faire To-Do List!2019-06-18T12:26:39-07:00