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MakerSpace: The Green MakerSpace

THE GREEN MAKERSPACE

The MakerSpace is proud to be a part of or initiate projects that are not only creative but also environmentally friendly or sustainable. 

DESIGN! DON'T BUY!

We 3D designed and printed our own strap adjusters for one of our clients who was sewing a top.

REPURPOSE YOUR CLOTHES

Crafting Protective Pouches

SUSTAINABLE FILAMENT

Polymaker Polyterra PLA Matte filaments has produced a brand new filament which has a reduced plastic content (40%) and is indeed a step closer to a more environmentally friendly product.  It also has a recycled cardboard spool, labels and outer packaging which is awesome!

AND when you buy a spool and Polymaker will plant a tree in Australia through the ONETREEPLANTED global association.

It comes in these cool matt and pastel colours and we will definitely be switching over to this product and advocating for more like it.

 

MELTED FILAMENT

We melt 3D filament pieces down to make clip boards for our workshops!

SEWING HAM

 

An example of using left overs or recycling materials when possible, this is a sewing/dressmakers ham.  These are used as a curved surface when ironing or pressing curved areas of clothing and this one has been stuffed with the unusable scraps from sewing projects.

CONTACT US

LINDA COX | MAKERSPACE COORDINATOR OURIMBAH

Ourimbah Library MakerSpace, OIRC 209, Second Floor Ourimbah Library, Red Door @ top of the stairs.

10 Chittaway Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258

makerspace@newcastle.edu.au 

02 4348 4009

 

JULIAN GILLARD | MAKERSPACE OFFICER AUCHMUTY

Auchmuty Library MakerSpace is located in room L-321 on Level 3 of the Auchmuty Library.

University Dr, Callaghan NSW 2308

makerspace@newcastle.edu.au