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Introduction
Introduction
All of the tools below are available in the Clemson Makerspace, which is a student-run organization that runs the Watt Makerspace and Cooper Makerspace. Makerspaces are interdisciplinary collaboration spaces that make high and low-tech tools available to everyone. The Clemson Makerspace is free to use for everyone in the Clemson community.
Click on each tool to learn specific steps to get trained and use it. Check the Makerspace website for information about hours and reservations.
A 3D Printer is a manufacturing tool used to create three-dimensional artifacts that have been designed on a computer. The most common type of 3D printing is Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), which works by depositing melted plastic layer by layer from the bottom up to create an object - imagine that is like a fancy, computerized hot glue gun.
The laser cutter/engraver uses a laser beam to cut or engrave wood, plastic, and other materials. Think of it as super precise, intense burning.
The vinyl cutter (also called a die cutter) is a simple machine that can cut precise shapes out of sticker material, paper, thin plastic, or even fabric. It is entry level and beginner friendly.
The fabric printer can print onto light colored fabric, including t-shirts, tote bags, and socks. The machine is very simple and easy to use!
The sewing/embroidery machine can operate as a standard sewing machine to stitch fabric together and as a computerized embroidery machine.
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