Iowa City Fab Lab
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We are the Fab Lab in Iowa City, Iowa! Passionate nerds, interested in laser cutting, 3D printing, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, quilting, electronics, art, science, and making! Learn to grow, make your mark, and build your dreams!
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Every so often, a particular ray of light just catches the eye and pulls one out of their own mind for a split second
April 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Every so often, a particular ray of light just catches the eye and pulls one out of their own mind for a split second
The Global Game Jam is this weekend, and our Fab Lab is hosting a team for the second year! Yesterday we got a visit from Maria Burns Ortiz, the executive director. She hung with the team for an hour or so on a trip to visit different jams. Here she is with Razzi Abussa the organizer, and the team!
January 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Global Game Jam is this weekend, and our Fab Lab is hosting a team for the second year! Yesterday we got a visit from Maria Burns Ortiz, the executive director. She hung with the team for an hour or so on a trip to visit different jams. Here she is with Razzi Abussa the organizer, and the team!
One of the best lessons to learn.
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
One of the best lessons to learn.
To be fair, painting small things is hard.
January 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
To be fair, painting small things is hard.
It is pinewood derby season at the Fab Lab! We help the scouts cut out the car shapes with the bandsaw (that is, we use the bandsaw and they watch) and then the kids/parents can use our drills, hand saws, sanders, and sandpaper to finish them off! Building makers one wooden car at a time!
January 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It is pinewood derby season at the Fab Lab! We help the scouts cut out the car shapes with the bandsaw (that is, we use the bandsaw and they watch) and then the kids/parents can use our drills, hand saws, sanders, and sandpaper to finish them off! Building makers one wooden car at a time!
On this joyous yuletide, I want to share a picture of my stocking! My friend Ali hand knit it for me about 5 years ago, and it is the coolest stocking ever. I present... My Yip-Yip.
December 21, 2024 at 4:20 PM
On this joyous yuletide, I want to share a picture of my stocking! My friend Ali hand knit it for me about 5 years ago, and it is the coolest stocking ever. I present... My Yip-Yip.
One of our members experimenting with self-doming resin! The first set on paper prints, the second are a series of pins using a non-kiln enameling technique with wire, glue, and resin. Remember; copyright only comes up with things you sell, not things you keep or give away!
December 15, 2024 at 9:16 PM
One of our members experimenting with self-doming resin! The first set on paper prints, the second are a series of pins using a non-kiln enameling technique with wire, glue, and resin. Remember; copyright only comes up with things you sell, not things you keep or give away!
A nice little box I whipped up a few years ago. Still digging through old builds.
December 14, 2024 at 2:37 PM
A nice little box I whipped up a few years ago. Still digging through old builds.
If you prefer, here is a local news video about our capital campaign! www.kcrg.com/video/2024/1...
Iowa City Fab Lab launches capitol campaign to buy permanent home
www.kcrg.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:27 PM
If you prefer, here is a local news video about our capital campaign! www.kcrg.com/video/2024/1...
dailyiowan.com/2024/12/12/i... Not a bad article, but I am pretty sure some of the quotes put my words in a different order. Check out what the U of Iowa student paper has to say about the Fab Lab!
Iowa City Fab Lab launches fundraiser to triple its size with new building
The Iowa City Fab Lab, a community makerspace supporting creativity across mediums like woodworking, ceramics, and 3D printing, has launched a fundraising campaign for a new building to expand its res...
dailyiowan.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM
dailyiowan.com/2024/12/12/i... Not a bad article, but I am pretty sure some of the quotes put my words in a different order. Check out what the U of Iowa student paper has to say about the Fab Lab!
This is how textbooks should be written.
December 12, 2024 at 5:35 PM
This is how textbooks should be written.
Beginners stained glass only comes up once every 3 months, but we always have a good time! We also have Iowa Staines Glass Studio teaching weekly at our space, but they don't go as 'freestyle' as you get to when you are a member. Check out our classes on the website!
December 11, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Beginners stained glass only comes up once every 3 months, but we always have a good time! We also have Iowa Staines Glass Studio teaching weekly at our space, but they don't go as 'freestyle' as you get to when you are a member. Check out our classes on the website!
I have to make a series of flowcharts and do a bunch of long range planning for our new building. I know when to stop working on them for the day when this becomes true.
December 10, 2024 at 1:24 PM
I have to make a series of flowcharts and do a bunch of long range planning for our new building. I know when to stop working on them for the day when this becomes true.
Remember to always be nice to your teleportation technician.
December 9, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Remember to always be nice to your teleportation technician.
Remember to leave John Maclain Twinkies in your vents on Christmas Eve! Paper box wrapped in foil, picture sublimates onto a transparency backed with white vinyl, and a Xmas light placed in the back to light it. My favorite ornament!
December 8, 2024 at 4:47 AM
Remember to leave John Maclain Twinkies in your vents on Christmas Eve! Paper box wrapped in foil, picture sublimates onto a transparency backed with white vinyl, and a Xmas light placed in the back to light it. My favorite ornament!
Dave better watch out. Someone else might be willing to work for less. This post is about paying essential workers what they are worth.
December 6, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Dave better watch out. Someone else might be willing to work for less. This post is about paying essential workers what they are worth.
I've been meaning to make one of these for the Fab Lab. About 75% of repairs come down to this flowchart.
December 5, 2024 at 1:10 PM
I've been meaning to make one of these for the Fab Lab. About 75% of repairs come down to this flowchart.
This Giving Tuesday we are announcing our capital campaign for purchasing our own building! Right now we rent 8000 sqft, but our new building will be 39,000 sqft! An integrated youth Fab Lab will allow us to give kids access as well! We need $400k! Please consider giving! Givebutter.com/ICFabLab !
December 3, 2024 at 11:45 PM
This Giving Tuesday we are announcing our capital campaign for purchasing our own building! Right now we rent 8000 sqft, but our new building will be 39,000 sqft! An integrated youth Fab Lab will allow us to give kids access as well! We need $400k! Please consider giving! Givebutter.com/ICFabLab !
Small things matter! I made this clip for a university department. This tiny clip is non-replaceable by the manufacturer. It snaps like a cheap mechanical pencil pocket clip. The company's suggested solution? Buy another $2000.00 microphone. This decision made someone a nice corporate bonus! Make.
December 3, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Small things matter! I made this clip for a university department. This tiny clip is non-replaceable by the manufacturer. It snaps like a cheap mechanical pencil pocket clip. The company's suggested solution? Buy another $2000.00 microphone. This decision made someone a nice corporate bonus! Make.
Pro tip: when you absolutely need to be right on the line..
December 2, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Pro tip: when you absolutely need to be right on the line..
This. It is my favorite. The best thing I have ever made for myself. I like to use hand tools and do chisel work, and needed a good mallet. l used Brazilian cherry, walnut, yellow oak, and a thin bit of mahogany. Spun it on the lathe like a potato masher so the head and handle would match.
December 1, 2024 at 1:25 PM
This. It is my favorite. The best thing I have ever made for myself. I like to use hand tools and do chisel work, and needed a good mallet. l used Brazilian cherry, walnut, yellow oak, and a thin bit of mahogany. Spun it on the lathe like a potato masher so the head and handle would match.
A little late, but here is a different sort of making! We made my youngest into his favorite hero from My Hero Academia. I think we did pretty well!
December 1, 2024 at 2:35 AM
A little late, but here is a different sort of making! We made my youngest into his favorite hero from My Hero Academia. I think we did pretty well!
Y'know, I didn't realize how many laser cut projects I had pictures of until now. Oh well.. here is another one!
November 30, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Y'know, I didn't realize how many laser cut projects I had pictures of until now. Oh well.. here is another one!
One of our newest machines! We got this sweet 15 string embroidery machine in March, 2024! Up to 15 colors, and from small patches (like this) to full jacket backs (13"x17.5"). It has been great fun learning to use it over the last year!
November 29, 2024 at 8:25 PM
One of our newest machines! We got this sweet 15 string embroidery machine in March, 2024! Up to 15 colors, and from small patches (like this) to full jacket backs (13"x17.5"). It has been great fun learning to use it over the last year!