Maker tutorials

Valentine's is a great time to deploy your DIY/Maker skills. We've got some great ideas to help you put a smile on someone's face, be it a friend or partner. It's not all lasers, there are some hands-on crafty ideas too, plus a little simple coding example. Find out more...

The Kitronik book of Projects Vol 3 is the latest instalment of a new format of free resources specifically aimed at Design & Technology teachers. It looks to inspire teachers and to help them find suitable projects for a variety of ability levels, and at a budget-friendly price point. Find out more...

Board game nerds rejoice! This beautifully simple laser cut project uses only one material, and is an extremely buildable and customisable project that is easy to add your own style to. Read on and get ready to roll some dice! 

This make is a good example of using a kit which looks like it has only one particular purpose in an entirely new way. What was designed as a Steady Hand Game, in which a loop is passed around a wire maze, is here being used as the circuitry for a surgery-themed game instead! Follow along with Emma's instructions ...

Our Air Freshener Kit is one of the most featured kits in our Student Gallery, and for good reason! Read on to find out how to make a basic enclosure, and use Emma's design as a base for your design. Find out more...

Create a layered colour changing shadow box using polypropylene, an RGB LED Strip with Pattern Selector and USB Power Lead. This simple but effective make can creatively inspire students and also hit many different elements of the school curriculum. 

Create a spinning Bow tie on a cartoon clown using Finnboard or Poplar Plywood and our very own Timed Drag Racer kit. This make combines the use of materials and electronics making it the perfect classroom activity. Find out more...