We did it! It is not the most perfect #3Dprint in the world but after dozens of attempts it finally completed without breaking. Now try not to even breathe on it... #makermonday

This time of year we start thinking of gifts to buy and make for our friends and family. I particularly love a great game reference and it doesn't get much greater that some #3Dprinted models from @Eldenring game of the year 2022. #makermonday #eldenring #epic

How much to #3dprinting figures make you want to cry...? Me 2000 knights on horseback later.. a lot. Supports just not supporting😂 But I still have the determination (stubbornness) to keep trying different positions, infills, support material... #failfriday

Did you know you can paint your 3D prints? Look at these talented makers at play customising their #3Dprinted #pokemon. #makermonday

Not all heroes wear masks... some of us wear really cool #3Dprinted masks. Happy Halloween from MU Library Makerspace!

And we are official! Thank you to everyone who came to the official launch of the MU Library's Creative spaces: Makerspace and Media Lab We hoped everyone enjoyed the presentations demos and goodies. #ResearchWeek2025

This 13th of Oct dare you enter the pumpkin patch on campus with our 2025 #Halloween Virtual Experience with MU Library Makerspace featuring images from the collections of St Patrick's Pontifical University Maynooth University Library🎃 Enter Here - ow.ly/GJMS50XavQR Oíche Shamhna!🧙♀️

I really do have a love hate relationship with #3Dprint supports. This print of Alexander from #EldenRing @fromsoftwarepr.bsky.social is such a great design but the supports under his arm leave him so rough. Any tips? "And then, one day, we'll be a single great champion. The greatest of them all! "😭

And now for the result: We were delighted to #3Dprint this model of a DNA structure for the #hamiltoninstitute in @maynoothuniversity.ie Did you guess correctly? #makermonday

Sometimes selecting infill levels can make or (literally) break a design. This long pin was made to support a roller for a printing press and snapped under the pressure. What % do you recommend without adding hours to a print job? #failfriday

With the new academic year just around the corner #MakerMonday is back highlighting some of the prints coming from MU Library Makerspace. Starting off with a sneak peak of a project we were delighted to take part in. Can you guess what these pieces will make up? We show you the results next week!

Delighted to host some of the Technical Trainers Network to our Makerspace last week. They got to see our Virtual Tours, #3Dprinting, #3Dscanning & VR. This visit included our Digitisation Suite & Media Lab! Thank you Stavros Angelis for your interest in visiting! #makermonday

Another way of achieving bright beautiful 3Dprints and to use up the last inches of filament in a roll is to print items with many parts. Our wonderful Special Collections and Archives team requested some miniature printing presses! #makermonday

So happy with my attempt at 3D printing two different coloured filaments in one. And our furry friend is very happy with his new mortarboard all ready for graduations to being. #multicoloured #labubu #popmart #filamentfriday

A huge thank you to John Maloco in the Department of Electronic Engineering for the tour of your workshops and 3D printers. We have picked up so many tips and ideas for our brand new makerspace. @maynoothuniversity #makermonday

Delighted to present a poster on the Creative Spaces in @library_MU as part of the MU Teaching and Learning Showcase @MaynoothUni @MU_MediaStudies #3Dprinting #medialab #podcasting #3Dscanning

We are so impressed that many of you re-use your "filament poop" as crafting material with other arts and crafts hobbies. What do you do with filament waste and fails? #filamentfriday

Our beautiful new filament is going down a storm and I was so excited to try this deluxe blue on the prettiest Beta fish request. The detail of the design alongside the silver shimmer of the glitter within the blue is just 🧑‍🍳😙🤌 #makermonday

Do you find that large flat prints start to peel up at one corner during printing for no reason. This knitting block will probably still work but does not look as nice. #failfriday #filamentfriday

We have had a very creative #3Drpinting request come in for #MakerMonday. Combining high and low tech, we have printed some yarn holders for keeping stock neat, and accessible.

We have been creating some snazzy 3D printed jewellery but nothing can ruin you day more than running out of filament mid print. But our replacement sparkly green cheered us up a bit. #filamentfail #filamentfriday

One of my favourite #3Dprinting requests has proven to be one of the most frustrating. Why are figures always so troublesome? Even with supports and a raft base Toothless's wings just did not want to print! #failfriday

We are in the process of moving into our new makerspace so we have been ordering a beautiful variety of filament colours. That fruit salad might just be a winner! #filamentfriday

Beautiful pink elephants are dancing in our dreams. This gorgeous bright pink and sweet design on @Thingiverse is the perfect way to start our week. #MakerMonday

On this #failfriday I am weighing up the fashion over function argument. This really cool request from a member of our staff for a Joker mask from Persona 5 has sharp edges A little sandpaper should do the trick but I wonder if a more flexible filament might have been better.

I love a cute novelty #3Dprint and what is sweeter or more practical than this little toaster SD card holder. Search #Thingiverse for hundreds of fun and easy 3D print files. #makermonday

Just wow! You are a genius whoever designed this amazing Xenomorph #Alien 3D print on @Thingiverse but I don't know if I could get away with having this creepy dude on the roof of our new #Makerspace! #filamentfriday

We really do have a special place in our heart for #MULibrarycat and cats in general. How cute is this special #3Dprint request for a little cat bowl, even our #Lego cat seems to love it. #Makermonday

I just love these little articulated wobbly robots. It is a simple & quick print but their little hands always fail or fall out. A little bit of super glue works well on PLA filament but it is a little frustrating. #filamentfail

#MULibraryCat it looks like we have a few more feline fans who appreciate some of the complimentary #3Dprints we send out when you order a 3D print from us. Thank you to all of our staff and students who send in images of their 3Dprints being used and loved. #makermonday

Thank you to everyone who took the time to show up, take part & wish us well for our #LoveDataWeek We had approx.100 visitors & loads of support from @library_mu colleagues. You can continue to enjoy our digital posters & recordings on our webpage See you again next year!

#LoveDataWeek25 begins next week and we are #3dprinting out some love in preparations for our events. Keep an eye on our socials and website for everything happening next week. #makermonday

Smart tech is great until your auto adjust constantly gives you a nozzle offset warning. But me and the 3D printer have an understanding, it gives me a warning and I just ignore it and it works fine the second time of asking. 😑 #failfriday #filamentfriday

We are approaching Lunar New Year and this is the Year of the Snake. 🐍 In preparation we are creating these beautiful Chinese snake lanterns for all those who were born in a year of the snake in the @library_mu. #makermonday

Living that risky life gambling if I have enough filament to complete a 6 hour print... I even make the same face as the #Ultimaker robot #filamentfriday #failfriday

Spending today researching ways to spread the Love in anticipation of #LoveDataWeek25 coming up from Feb 10th - 14th. Looking back on the sea of hearts we #3Dprinted last year. What do you think we should print this year? #makermonday

It is never too early into the year to celebrate our #filamentfails of the week & like the cold & flu that is going around, one of our #3Dprinters has been feeling poorly. It seems that the gears on the material feed is not gripping and just chewing away at our filament. 😑😞

This #makermonday we are ignoring that chill in the air and feeling the warm glow of success admiring some of our #3Dprints in action. We just love receiving images of our successful prints being put to work.

We are still a little obsessed with our @Lego version of @library_mu @MULibraryCat. Did anyone get #Lego for Christmas, let us know, we would love to hear what you have been building? #makermonday

The Christmas season is coming to a close, continue embracing the holiday spirit with our Virtual Advent calendar. https://buff.ly/49ibNlw We would like to thank all those who contributed to the content & creation. We hope you enjoyed viewing it as much as we enjoyed creating it

As the world quietens to the magic of the season, listen for the ring of silver sleigh bells. Here are some #3dprinted silver bells for @library_mu staff , we want to make sure that everyone feels the joy. #makermonday

Hidden behind Day 20 of our virtual Advent calendar is my dream dining room. You think Santa can fit that painting in his sleigh for me? Visit the experience here - https://buff.ly/49ibNlw #MULibraryAdvent

Are the queues for everything starting to drive you crazy? #parkrun had the idea when they requested some token dispensers from our makerspace! A simple but really effective #3dprint. @cathalmccauley.bsky.social #makermonday

Day 13 already of our Virtual Advent calendar but it will not be unlucky #fridaythe13th it will be a day full of warmth. Enter the experience here - https://buff.ly/49ibNlw #MULibraryAdvent

How amazing is this #lego version of the @nlireland.bsky.social on show in their foyer and created by Lego hobbyists David and Breda Fennell. Visit the National Library of Ireland and view this amazing display. #makermonday

We hope you are enjoying our Virtual Advent Calendar. Using our 360 camera we took an image in the "Red Books" area of the @library_mu then populated the 360 image using infospots using @CloudPano this helped up create the "windows". Enter the experience- https://buff.ly/49ibNlw #MULibraryAdvent

In the Christmassy words of Mariah Carey; Its Tiiiiiiiiimme! You can now enter our 2024 Virtual Advent Calendar here. Situated in the Red Books area of @library_MU experience the theme of Gift Giving. 🎄 No peeking ahead! #MULibraryAdvent Enter here - ow.ly/BLeZ50UeMi3

Welcome to the MU Library #Makerspace BlueSky page. We look forward to sharing our #3D and #VR journey with you. We would love to hear from you and get some inspiration from all the #makers out there.