{"id":156,"date":"2025-03-22T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/?page_id=156"},"modified":"2025-03-22T16:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T16:20:41","slug":"additional-making-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/additional-making-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Additional making resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some additional resources we have compiled on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/lab\/steam-tools\/resources\/#making\">making &amp; makerspaces<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/lab\/steam-tools\/resources\/#suppliers\">Canadian suppliers<\/a>&nbsp;for tools and resources, and additional links for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/lab\/steam-tools\/resources\/#3dprintresources\">3D Printing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/lab\/steam-tools\/resources\/#arduinoresources\">Arduino<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/lab\/steam-tools\/resources\/#circuitresources\">Circuitry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Makerspace Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/makerspaces.make.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Make Online Community<\/a>, featuring a global makerspace directory and links to maker projects, the maker mission, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/makerfaire.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official MakerFaire Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/makezine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The MakeZine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SparkFun Electronics<\/a>, a U.S. retailer with a comprehensive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">database of electronics tutorials<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instructables<\/a>&nbsp;describes itself as \u201ca community for people who like to make things.\u201d This website is dedicated to sharing maker projects, including detailed tutorials on creating a variety of things (from woodworking to electronics to sewing, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.makershed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Maker Shed<\/a>, an online (U.S.) storefront from Make.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/physicalcompmakeractivities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical Computing &amp; Maker Activities<\/a>&nbsp;from Dylan Ryder (of The School at Columbia University).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/makerjunior.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maker Junior<\/a>, a digital making community geared towards younger makers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Suppliers (Canadian)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless otherwise specified, these Canadian suppliers feature a range of maker-centric toys, tools, and kits. You might find what you\u2019re looking for at any of these shops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robotshop.com\/ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RobotShop<\/a>&nbsp;(Mirabel, QC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/spectrum-nasco.ca\/educational-supplies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spectrum-Nasco Educational Supplies<\/a>&nbsp;(Newmarket, ON)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kidder.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kidder Science Kits<\/a>&nbsp;(Richmond Hill, ON)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bb.ca\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brault &amp; Bouthillier Educational Products<\/a>&nbsp;(Montreal, QC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.busybeetools.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BusyBee Woodworking &amp; Metalworking Tools<\/a>&nbsp;(Concord, ON)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leeselectronic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lee\u2019s Electronic Components<\/a>&nbsp;(Vancouver, BC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spikenzielabs.com\/Catalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spikenzie Labs<\/a>&nbsp;(Montreal, QC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creatroninc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creatron Inc.<\/a>&nbsp;(Toronto, ON)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/solarbotics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solarbotics<\/a>&nbsp;(Calgary, AB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abra-electronics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABRA Electronics<\/a>&nbsp;(Montreal, QC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadarobotix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Robotix<\/a>&nbsp;(Greater Toronto Area, ON)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bc-robotics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC Robotics<\/a>&nbsp;(Nanaimo, BC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digikey.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DigiKey Electronics Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><strong>3D Printing Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkercad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tinkercad<\/a>:&nbsp;Free web-based 3D design software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketchup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SketchUp<\/a>:&nbsp;3D modeling software available at multiple price points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morphiapp.com\/morphiiosdownload\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morphi<\/a>:&nbsp;3D modeling app available for iOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blokify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blokify<\/a>:&nbsp;Low-floor block-based 3D modeling app available for iOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thingiverse<\/a>:&nbsp;User-created 3D models to download and remix in your favourite software. Lesson plans with accompanying models available on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thingiverse Education<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makerbot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MakerBot<\/a>:&nbsp;3D printers and printing resources. Additional resources for educators \u2014 including applying for relevant grants \u2014 available on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makerbot.com\/resources\/3d-printing-in-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MakerBot Education<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/tech-takes\/3d-printing-glossary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D Printing Glossary @ HP<\/a>:&nbsp;Get familiar with 3D printing terminology.<br><em>(Thanks to the&nbsp;Lyndhurst Girls\u2019 STEM Club for recommending this site!)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/massprint3d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MassPrint 3D<\/a>:&nbsp;Lesson plans and resources to support 3D printing in schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/scotthmoss\/3d-modeling?authuser=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D Modeling @ Techy Teacher<\/a>:&nbsp;Resources and ideas for 3D printing in schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><strong>Arduino<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.arduino.cc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.adafruit.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lilypadarduino.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/lilypadarduino.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><strong>Circuitry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdsupply.com\/chibitronics\/circuit-stickers\">https:\/\/www.crowdsupply.com\/chibitronics\/circuit-stickers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/littlebits.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/littlebits.cc\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/makezine.com\/2012\/01\/17\/squishy-circuits-sylvias-mini-maker-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/makezine.com\/2012\/01\/17\/squishy-circuits-sylvias-mini-maker-show\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.atxdiy.com\/2010\/07\/05\/tutorial-sew-a-simple-circuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.atxdiy.com\/2010\/07\/05\/tutorial-sew-a-simple-circuit\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kaytdek.trevorshp.com\/projects\/conductive\/tutorial\/tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/kaytdek.trevorshp.com\/projects\/conductive\/tutorial\/tutorial.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hyperduino.com\/interactive-maker-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/hyperduino.com\/interactive-maker-projects.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tinkering.exploratorium.edu\/\/squishy-circuits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/tinkering.exploratorium.edu\/\/squishy-circuits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courseweb.stthomas.edu\/apthomas\/SquishyCircuits\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/courseweb.stthomas.edu\/apthomas\/SquishyCircuits\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/leah_buechley_how_to_sketch_with_electronics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/leah_buechley_how_to_sketch_with_electronics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas | Serious Play-Dough: Inspiring Young Circuit Designers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EV53YePrQlI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wn.com\/annmarie_polsenberg_thomas_%7C_serious_play-dough_inspiring_young_circuit_designers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/wn.com\/annmarie_polsenberg_thomas_|_serious_play-dough_inspiring_young_circuit_designers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/annmarie_thomas_squishy_circuits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/annmarie_thomas_squishy_circuits<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below are some additional resources we have compiled on&nbsp;making &amp; makerspaces,&nbsp;Canadian suppliers&nbsp;for tools and resources, and additional links for&nbsp;3D Printing,&nbsp;Arduino, and&nbsp;Circuitry. Makerspace Sites Suppliers (Canadian) Unless otherwise specified, these Canadian suppliers feature a range of maker-centric toys, tools, and kits. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/additional-making-resources\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-156","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1492,"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/156\/revisions\/1492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/makerlab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}