Kristin Field, one of two 2023 Makers-in-Residence, taught classes in the Maker Lab and created the piece 13 Plants. 13 Plants is on display in the Harold Washington Library Center's State Street window south of the main entrance through November. Her guest blog details the technique and experience of making 13 Plants.
Get Inspired by Nature
Use nature's inspiration to explore papercraft.
Get a 3D Printing Quickstart with Tinkercad
The Tinkercad Quickstart videos highlight all the basic tools you need to start experimenting.
Guest Blog: The Story of the Tin Can by Kate Conlon
The work in process with the Maker-in-Residence.
Resources for Sewing and 3D Printing for Healthcare Workers
Around Chicago—and the country—sewing machines, three-hole punches, 3D printers and laser cutters are running to make face shields, fabric masks and other accessories to protect healthcare and essential workers. Hospitals and institutions like the National Institutes of Health are collaborating with makers. Makers and providers in need of supplies are being matched through Illinois PPE…
Mutual Aid: Supporting Community Members in Need
Living through the COVID-19 pandemic, we're hearing phrases like physical distancing, PPE (personal protective equipment) and mutual aid. What is mutual aid, what does it mean and how are people are using it? By staying home, we limit the amount of people we come in contact with, which slows the spread of COVID-19 in our…
Chicago Design System: Introduction to Design Based on the Flag
The Chicago flag is a familiar and well-loved design. I’ve been asked many times by visitors, inside and outside of the library, “What’s that flag? We’ve seen it everywhere.” Here at CPL, we’ve even seen it in the Maker Lab with our collage and vinyl classes. As part of Chicago's birthday celebration on March 4…
Explore Historical Artifacts Through 3D Modeling
My journey in learning how to 3D print started with downloading a file from Thingiverse so I could print in the Maker Lab right away. These days there are more repositories and files online. People like you and me are remaking our favorite characters to share online, and museums are sharing scans of historical artifacts…
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