What's a MAKERSPACE Imagine an area buzzing with people making amazing creations Wide open spaces invite you to draw design plan and build And every material you could imagine is within reach This is a makerspace It is a place where people come together to create all kinds of cool stuff Makers share sparks of creativity They love to learn something new They work together to turn old junk and other materials into bracelets necklaces earrings and more Are you ready to become a maker
FUN WITH JUNK TO JEWELRY Materials are very important in a makerspace Sometimes specific items are needed Other times mystery materials inspire perfect project ideas A space stocked with junk can lead to amazing jewelry making sessions Discover what designs might be hiding within discarded odds and ends See if you can transform them into sparkling earrings wild wrist bling and other decorative pieces
JUNK TO JEWELRY TIPS Sharing is an important aspect of a makerspace Makers share workspace materials and ideas Being surrounded by other makers is great for creativity But it also means a lot of projects may be happening at once Here are some tips for successful makerspace projects HAVE A PLAN Read through a project before beginning Research any jewelry terms you may not know Make sure you have everything you need for the project ASK FOR PERMISSION Get permission from an adult to use the space tools and supplies BE RESPECTFUL Before taking a tool or material make sure another maker isn't using it KEEP YOUR SPACE CLEAN Jewelry parts are often very tiny Keep small parts in bowls or jars Then they won't get scattered or lost EXPECT MISTAKES BE CREATIVE Being a maker isn't about creating something perfect Have fun as you work
