Maker tutorials

The Kitronik Book of Projects Vol 5 is packed with inspiring, budget-friendly ideas for Design & Technology classrooms. Each project is carefully costed per student and chosen to meet a wide range of curriculum needs—from design and materials to tools and practical skills. With step-by-step online guides and creative builds like bird-houses, Bauhaus clocks, and vintage radios, this free resource helps teachers spark hands-on learning and keep lessons engaging, accessible, and fun.

his low-cost classroom project shows how to design and laser cut fridge magnets from black painted MDF. Simple to make and endlessly adaptable, students can experiment with different shapes, materials, and finishes to create unique designs. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

Inspired by the iconic 1930s cathedral radios, this classroom project combines vintage design with modern making skills. Using laser cutting, living hinges, and a mono amplifier kit, students can craft a functional enclosure that blends history with hands-on electronics. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.show

Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, this classroom project introduces students to laser cutting and design principles while creating a sleek, functional clock. Using Finnboard and a short spindle movement, learners can explore modernist aesthetics, customise their own clock face, and gain hands-on making experience. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

This classroom project introduces students to laser cutting, soldering, and design by creating a functional vanity mirror with LED lighting. Using Value Acrylic sheets and simple electronics, learners can craft a sleek mirror that’s perfect for everyday use. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

This classroom project guides students through building a laser-cut birdhouse from Poplar plywood. With options to customise walls, add brackets or loops, and finish the wood for outdoor use, it’s a versatile introduction to design and making skills. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

This easy classroom project introduces students to laser cutting and heat bending acrylic while creating a practical mobile phone stand. Designed with a charging cable slot, it’s a hands-on way to learn core making skills. Written by Emma, this project is one of six featured in our Book of Projects Volume 5.

Get crafty this Christmas 2025, with these two fun and beginner friendly makes for the Kitronik Craft & Code board for BBC micro:bit. Perfect for the classroom and for Christmas downtime at home. Find out more...

Celebrate Halloween with Kitronik’s Mai-Z the MouseBot for BBC micro:bit! This free activity includes printable masks and code to create a spooky singing robot choir. Learn how...

As Halloween approaches and the nights grow darker, why not add a glowing twist to your trick-or-treating gear? Emma’s DIY safety bucket uses our Kitronik Round 5V LED Matrix Lamp to light the way while keeping things spooky. Follow along to see how we built it, what we used, and how you can make your own glowing bucket for a frightfully fun and safe Halloween night.

We love making seasonal things, especially when it's Halloween. It practically invites the making of weird & wonderful things. To get 2025 off to a flying start, let's take a look at some of the things we've made for previous years. Let's blow the cobwebs of our arts and craft skills and find something spooky to make!

Ready to add some shimmer to your classroom activities or makes? This hands-on guide to working with mirrored acrylic is a must-read for design and technology teachers and curious creators alike. Emma walks you through the quirks and possibilities of this versatile material, revealing how to shape, etch, and clean mirrored acrylic without losing its reflective magic.

The Kitronik book of Projects Vol 4 is the latest release of our free resources specifically aimed at D&T 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...

Kev gets creative with our USB LED Strip with Light Sensor Modules and USB Leads (30 Pack) and shows you how to make a fun night light diorama using the Kitronik Value Acrylic Glass Look 3mm x 600mm x 400mm sheets. Find out how...

An excellent way to encourage creative thought in the classroom is by setting limitations for a project such as building around a small and uncommonly shaped kit like this one! Find out more!

Learn how to make a simple laser-cut fluorescent wiggly mirror using just our value acrylics and Emma's step-by-step instructions. Find out more...

Learn how to make a custom wooden enclosure for the Kitronik Bluetooth Amplifier kit. This resource has been designed for use in the classroom. Find out how...

Learn how to make an e-textiles hand puppet, a simple, classroom-friendly make, using Kitronik’s ElectroFashion® range of e-textiles components and materials. We've included a PDF template of our design, which can be customised. Find out more...

This make was developed by Becky and Geoff from the development team for the Fernwood School Design Day in January 2025 and is designed so that you can easily customise your own noodle and diffuser design. Find out more...

Kitronik Design and Technology Projects. Now that we're a few volumes in, it makes sense to have a page that houses links to all of the projects, from all of the volumes. The component prices may fluctuate a bit, but the contained projects still offer fantastic classroom activities for various ability levels.