This month we are featuring Lee. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
FEATURED: Lee
What do you like to do in the Launch Pad or creatively in your free time?
I often make customized gifts for various milestones or events: weddings, birthdays, graduations, etc. When I was first learning how to use a tool, such as the laser etcher or about sublimation printing, I made things for myself as training/practice.
What inspires your creativity?
Often times it is event-driven. Sometimes I decide on a broad topic, such as my ‘profiles in courage’ neighborhood mug project and base my designs on a subjective interpretation of the local situation.
What do you like about making?
The Launch Pad gives me the opportunity to try out tools/technologies that I would not otherwise have access to. It also allows me to personalize items and create customized one-of-a-kind objects. Finally, in order to do the projects I wanted, I learned how to cut and sand wood and also use graphics editor software.
What advice do you have for aspiring creatives?
The future is now; it’s also free and friendly at the Indian Trails Public Library Launch Pad.
Thanks, Lee, for sharing your makerspace experience.
Featured: Kade and Lilah
What do you like to do in the Launch Pad or creatively in your free time?
In the Launch Pad, we like a few different kits. The Bloxels are fun to make platformer games, and the 3Doodler is like a 3D printer in your hand. For other projects, most of what we make are gifts for people.
What inspires your creativity?
Seeing different stuff and thinking “what could someone make with this?”
What do you like about making?
We like being able to put things together. For crafts, the fun part is the “making” of it.
What advice do you have for aspiring creatives?
Use your imagination! You can be creative.
Thanks, Kade and Lilah, for sharing your makerspace experience.
Featured: Rachel
What do you like to do in the Launch Pad or creatively in your free time?
I like to make all types of crafts, from wreaths and jewelry to gnome figures. When I visit and pick new projects, I look forward to each time the newsletter comes out.
What inspires your creativity?
I like researching different projects online and making them in the Launch Pad.
What do you like about making?
The different craft options. It varies every time.
What advice do you have for aspiring creatives?
Be experimental-try to make new things that interest you.
Thanks, Rachel, for sharing your makerspace experience.
