Rohan, “I designed the Bloom Effect tree in the form of a stylized Pohutukawa tree. The Pohutukawa can live for up to 1,000 years, growing in what are often severely adverse conditions. They cling to windswept cliffs with their gnarled roots. They battle a...
This year the library has a pōhutukawa tree for guests to sit with and reflect on the past years events. We laser engraved the flowers so people could come and write names and messages for loved ones that have passed.
We had an enquiry on our Facebook page about 3D printed nose clips to stop glasses from fogging up when you wear a face mask. After a quick google we found an article about someone with a 3D printer in in Palmerston North who had been making them for his community AND...
Wearing a face mask all day is uncomfortable at the best of times, so we found an ear-saving device that can be easily 3D printed, provided free by user Georgeo_3D on the Thingiverse website.
Gerry is a very experienced woodworker and normally does all his puzzles and games from his own workshop. We were able to use the laser cutter to help with a few aspects of his process to leave him more time to focus on the parts he loves. It was great to see that technology doesn’t have to take over but can be utilised to support traditional woodworking.
As part of 'We Read' Auckland we wanted to encourage people to make things as a way to celebrate their favourite characters. Delving into the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy the participants in our foam sword making workshop were able to learn fundamental skills from our...
As a part of the 'We Read' Auckland Council initiative, we collaborated with the council to set the scene and immerse the community in their favourite magical world in our own little way. This week people could come in to fill out a sorting hat quiz about things they...
ANZAC display at the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre For ANZAC day this year Simon (Rox Designs) put together a beautiful display dedicated to our fallen soldiers that fused traditional craftsmanship and modern-day technology. Simon designed and crafted 12 laser...
Prop sword and shield workshop This year as part of Pride Month we were lucky to be part of Geek Out for Pride. This is a rainbow community pop culture event featuring gaming, cosplay, comics and workshops in a friendly, supportive environment. Unfortunately it had to...