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Updated November 22, 2024
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Getting the most out of makerspaces to create with 3-D printers
Petrikowski, Nicki Peter.
Paper Book
3-D printing allows for the creation of nearly any type of object, from an entire house to a human organ. Now with makerspaces, collaborative engineering workspaces, virtually anyone can utilize these printers to make anything they can dream up. This book shows young people just how. With...
3D printer projects for makerspaces
Cline, Lydia Sloan
Paper Book
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn To Model and Print 3D Designs―No Experience Required! This...
Make: 3D printing projects
Drumm, Brook
Paper Book
Even if you've never touched a 3D printer, these projects will excite and empower you to learn new skills, extend your current abilities, and awaken your creative impulses. Each project uses a unique combination of electronics, hand assembly techniques, custom 3D-printed parts, and software,...
3D printing
Horne, Richard (Electrical engineer)
Paper Book
Print out whatever you can dream up 3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It's also a handy guide for more experienced users looking...
Getting started with 3D carving : five step-by-step projects to launch you on your maker journey
Kaplan, Zach
Paper Book
This book was written for people who have never used a 3D carving machine. It teaches the basics of designing and making things with Inventables' software (Easel) and 3D carving machines (X-Carve and Carvey). We'll take you step-by-step through five projects you can build yourself as a beginner: an...
Fabricated : the new world of 3D printing
Lipson, Hod.
Paper Book
Fabricated tells the story of 3D printers, humble manufacturing machines that are bursting out of the factory and into schools, kitchens, hospitals, even onto the fashion catwalk. Fabricated describes our emerging world of printable products, where people design and 3D print their...
3D printing and maker lab for kids : create amazing projects with CAD design and STEAM ideas
Sequeira, Eldrid
Paper Book
Presents hands-on activities for learning how to use browser-based software to design and print projects, along with informative sidebars to support related STEAM concepts.
Design for CNC : furniture projects & fabrication technique
Filson, Anne
Paper Book
Design, DIY, and computer-controlled fabrication are a powerful combination for making high-quality customized things. Written by the founders of the architecture, design, and research firm Filson and Rohrbacher, this book takes you through the basics of CNC fabrication, the design process,...
Beginner's guide to CNC machining in wood : understaning the machines, tools, and software, plus projects to make
Bagnall, Ralph
Paper Book
A tool to empower and educate a new generation of inventors, creators, designers, and fabricators! This comprehensive resource is an accessible, beginner-friendly guide for anyone interested in understanding CNC (Computer Numerical Control) woodworking and the future of these technologies. From the...
The big book of maker skills : tools & techniques for building great tech projects
Hackett, Chris
Paper Book
Makers, get ready. This is your ultimate, must-have, tip-packed guide for taking your DIY projects to the next level--from basic wood- and metalworking skills to plugged-in fun with power tools, from cutting-edge electronics play to 3-D printing wizardry. Join Chris Hackett, Popular Science<...
The big book of makerspace projects : inspiring makers to experiment, create, and learn
Graves, Colleen
Paper Book
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.<...
Creating with laser cutters and engravers
Kamberg, Mary-Lane 1948-
Paper Book
This text provides readers with an exploratory lens into the general world of the Fab Lab with an in-depth focus on two specific types of machinery: laser cutters and engravers. These machines give users the unique opportunity to create through the removal of material from its source. Included for...
Home recording
Strong, Jeff
Paper Book
Make your next track a studio-quality gem with this celebrated recording guide  Have you ever dreamed of producing the next big song? Or maybe you need some hints on the recording gear used to create pro podcasts? With just a little bit of guidance...
Home recording for dummies
Strong, Jeff
Paper Book
Make your next track a studio-quality gem with this celebrated recording guide  Have you ever dreamed of producing the next big song? Or maybe you need some hints on the recording gear used to create pro podcasts? With just a little bit of guidance...
How to shoot video that doesn't suck
Stockman, Steve
Paper Book
Newly updated and revised, How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck is a quick and easy guide that will make your video better instantly--whether you read it cover to cover or just skim a few chapters. It's about the language of video and how to think like a director, regardless of equipment...
Tinkercad for dummies
Bryant, Shaun C.
Paper Book
Create in 3D with Tinkercad! If you can dream it, you can create it--using Tinkercad. This free tool gives everyone the power to create 3D models, regardless of your level of experience. With the help of Tinkercad For Dummies, you'll have the knowledge you need to plan your...
How to make a quilt : learn basic sewing techniques for creating patchwork quilts and projects
Talbert, Barbara Weiland
Paper Book
With simple step-by-step instructions that require only basic sewing skills, Barbara Weiland Talbert shows you how to make your own beautiful and durable quilts. Taking you through the complete quilting process in an easy-to-follow sequence, Talbert shows you how to select a suitable design, choose...
Modern patchwork : 12 quilts to take you beyond the basics
Hartman, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Ready for the next level of creative patchwork? Expand your skills with new designs and techniques from the best-selling author of The Practical Guide to Patchwork, Elizabeth Hartman. She's back with brand new quilts--bring her innovative style into your home. Projects are bold, bright, graphic, and...
Patchwork city : 75 innovative blocks for the modern quilter : 6 sampler quilts
Hartman, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Tired of sewing the same old blocks? Here's what you've been waiting for: a bonanza of 75 modern quilt blocks from best-selling modern designer Elizabeth Hartman. You'll love these fresh angular designs inspired by city life, and the mix-and-match possibilities are endless! Elizabeth gets you...
The complete book of patchwork, quilting & applique
Seward, Linda
Paper Book
It's back! The clearest and most comprehensive handbook for embroiderery, patchwork and quilting available, completely revised and expanded! This much-loved reference book is the true quilter's bible. It has brought joy and inspiration to a generation of quilters and has sold...
Sewing school quilts : 15 projects kids will love to make
Plumley, Amie Petronis
Paper Book
The best-selling authors of the Sewing School ® series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of...
The school of photography : beginner's guide
Newton, Marc
Paper Book
The School of Photography: Beginner's Guide will take the beginner photographer to an advanced level in no time and fill any gaps in photography knowledge that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. You'll be able to use your camera confidently in all the manual modes...
Digital photographer's handbook
Ang, Tom
Paper Book
Discover how to get the very best from your photography with clear step-by-step guidance from expert photographer, Tom Ang.   In this fully comprehensive photography companion, renowned photographer and teacher Tom Ang teaches you how to capture, enhance, and transform...
The beginner's photography guide
Gatcum, Chris
Paper Book
All you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best-selling book to unlock your potential as a photographer. From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash, The Beginner's Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear...
NPR's podcast start up guide : create, launch, and grow a podcast on any budget
Weldon, Glen
Paper Book
From NPR comes the definitive guide to podcasting-featuring step-by-step advice on how to find a unique topic, tell the best stories, and engage the most listeners, as well as the secrets that will take your pod to the next level. Whoever you are, whatever you love, there's a...

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