Handcrafted thermoplastic flower for Valentine’s Day
Join Mitchell Malpartida for a hands-on workshop on Handcrafted thermoplastic flower for Valentine’s Day.
In this workshop we will learn how to use thermoplastic to handcraft a flower and incorporate a simple LED to brighten our Valentine’s Day.
By the end of the workshop you will:
- Understand characteristics of thermoplastic
- Different ways to heat and mold the thermoplastic
- Create our flower design and mold it
- How to incorporate a simple LED into our creations
- Design ideas and instructions will be provided
The workshop will be broken out into the following topics:
Introduction
- Project and Materials
- Safety precautions
- Design and Build project
- Tips and tricks
- Decorate and present
- Q&A
- Finished 2/12/2022, 8:30:00 PM
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Join Mitchell Malpartida for a hands-on workshop on handcrafted thermoplastic flowers for Valentine’s Day.
In this workshop we will learn how to use thermoplastic to handcraft a flower and incorporate a simple LED to brighten our Valentine’s Day.
By the end of the workshop you will:
- Understand characteristics of thermoplastic
- Different ways to heat and mold the thermoplastic
- Create our flower design and mold it
- How to incorporate a simple LED into our creations
- Design ideas and instructions will be provided
The workshop will be broken out into the following topics:
Introduction
- Project and Materials
- Safety precautions
- Design and Build project
- Tips and tricks
- Decorate and present
- Q&A
Skill Level:
No specific skills requiredSkills you will learn:
How to use thermoplastic Simple LED circuit Modeling techniquesWhat You'll Need:
- Thermoplastic pellets (Polly Plastics, Instamorph)
- Heat gun or a cup of hot water
- Conductive thread
- Coin Battery and Holder
- (Optional: Flower forms and cutouts)
About your Facilitator:
With over 18 years in digital development and management, I am a seasoned hybrid of creative and technical abilities. As a leader and an educator, I enjoy spreading technical knowledge to peers, clients, and my students. I am the founder of Masterful Creations STEAM Academy, a consultancy/service provider promoting STEAM education and the Maker mindset.Ticket Required: Yes
Languages: English