#ClayCat just loves to relax on hot days and explore some of our Virtual Tours. All of the culture and fun none of the moving. @mulibrary.bsky.social Explore current and past exhibitions, games and spaces. Go to the link in our bio #mulibrarymaker #stopmotionanimation #virtualreality

What a wonderful start to a week, this #MakerMonday we have the pleasure of showing off our Makerspace to two of our youngest VIP visitors. We enjoyed #stopmotionanimation (they met THE #claycat), VR gaming and 3D printing. Thank you for joining us today Isaac and Sarah! @mulibrary.bsky.social

#claycat personally #3Dprints cat bookmarks as freebies for all visitors to our Makerspace. He is using the quiet days in the library during the summer to restock 🫶🏻🐈‍⬛ @mulibrarycat.bsky.social @mulibrary.bsky.social

This #makermonday we are celebrating the retirement of two legends of @mulibrary.bsky.social Congratulations Suzanne Redmond Maloco @sueredmal.bsky.social and Jean Kane. It was a pleasure to #3dprint some plant pots for Suzanne and a kaleidoscope of butterflies for Jean. #gift

When priming the build plate for most #3Dprint we always put down a thin layer of glue stick to help with adhesion. But good grief the cleaning afterwards can be a pain. I saw a tip to use hair spray instead.. has anyone tried it.. does that work? #filamentfriday #failfriday @mulibrary.bsky.social

For #makermonday we are celebrating family, support and love with this adorable new baby themed #3Dprinted gift! As always you can find these design on thingiverse.

As the exams finish and the students and societies break for summer, we wish all our friends and patrons a fun, relaxing and happy summer. We will be here for you in the new academic year! @mulibrary.bsky.social @mulibrarycat.bsky.social #summer #mulibrarymaker #stopmotionanimator #claycat

June is the meteorological start of summer in the northern hemisphere... yes.. it is summer.. I am inspired to #3Dprint some bright colourful rubber boots or cute ducks for my desk... #makermonday @mulibrary.bsky.social

Presenting today at #Conul26 all about our Creative Spaces, our newly renovated Makerspace and our brand new Media Lab! Transforming Futures, Libraries Leading Through Change And Innovation @mulibrary.bsky.social #claycat will make an appearance!

Such a bright and sunny day make me think of all the fun outdoor activities and games we can enjoy. So for #Makermonday this week how brilliant did this #3dprinted football turn out!? Great for table football or as a desk ornament! @mulibrary.bsky.social

Has anyone else had issues with matte filaments? We found this matte PLA pretty dry and brittle when we first got it. Now, months later 3D prints that used that filament are prone to snapping. @mulibrary #failfriday #filamentfriday

Our #3Dprinting service is open and free to all registered staff and students in @maynoothuniversity.ie and @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social Simply fill in the 3D print form on our website @mulibrary.bsky.social @mulibrarycat.bsky.social #claycat #stopmotionanimation #aardmananimations

I'm not sure how it works but this was certainly a fun 3D design to print - Hedron stacks from HedronStack (3D balance/stacking game) by LaisVoon on #Thingiverse #makermonday @library_mu

Things are starting to take shape in our renovated Makerspace. Our 3D printing service is booming. We also look after Virtual tours and 3D scanning for Library events and exhibitions. As well as a little stop motion animation and VR meditation for that extra bit of fun. #makermonday @library_mu

Guess who is back.... Moving into his new home in the newly renovated #Makerspace! #MULibraryCat #ClayCat #stopmotionanimation #Aardmanstudioapp

Happy Easter!🥚🐤 We are delighted to present our MU New Publications Virtual Easter experience. Go on this virtual #Easter egg hunt and discover a small selection of new publications from Maynooth University and St Patrick's Pontifical University Here - ow.ly/WyJM50YCkmq

Certain filaments dry out easily and become brittle, and you can really see this here, where this old #3Dprint broke. We can always re-print but PLA is very happy to work with superglue so we can easily rectify this! #failfriday

Celebrating the start of longer days and new life springing up all around us with some beautiful Celtic design bookmarks. #makernonday

Our #failfridays are really developing a pattern. In this weeks episode our baby Ultimaker GO's motor cable mysteriously breaks. Going to try and see if we can repair it ourselves if not we will schedule a service for our printers. A little health check all round.

Let us start @lovedataweek.bsky.social with some maker love. We are utterly smitten with these beautiful plant pots requested by a @mulibrary.bsky.social colleague. #makermonday #lovedata26

January is just refusing to end so we are 3D printing some custom designed jewellery to distract ourselves. #makermonday @library_mu #STEM  #Innovation #Sustainability #MUResearch

It has only been 3 months since we launched our newly renovated Makerspace and we are so excited to start scanning printing and soldering in the New Year! Thank you to all of you who have supported us and encouraged all our work, our makes and our fails. Bring on 2026! #MakerMonday

The Christmas season may be coming to a close, but you can still embrace the holiday spirit with our Virtual Advent calendar. We would like to thank all those who contributed to its creation. We hope you enjoyed viewing it! app.cloudpano.com/tours/0TnYSz... #MULibraryAdvent 🎄

Merry Christmas to all from MU Library Makerspace!

It is Christmas Eve and the magic is in the air. Why not enjoy a bit of mulled wine and a mince pie while you enjoy our last window. #MULibraryAdvent Day 24🎄   The star is shining very brightly…🫣-https://app.cloudpano.com/tours/0TnYSzTAK Merry Christmas from all at MU Library Makerspace!

#MULibraryAdvent Day 22🎄   It’s almost time…some here’s another Christmas blessing. Can you find the serene nativity scene with an artistic bow flourish?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://app.cloudpano.com/tours/0TnYSzTAK

Urghhh a serious blocked & clogged print nozzle damaged the cables in the back or the print core so I had to take the whole thing apart & try & get the core free. It worked but took a a good few days to get it free. Guess I need to sign up to arm workouts in 2026! #failfriday

#MULibraryAdvent Day 15🎄   Can you find the very Green Celtic bird? We hope he’s not a Grinch!- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://app.cloudpano.com/tours/0TnYSzTAK

For #MakerMonday this week we collaborated with Special Collections and created #3Dprinted coins for readers to use in the lockers in the Russell Library!

We’re at the halfway point! Are you enjoying the Advent Experience? Don’t forget to click on the info spot to learn a little more about Brian O’Higgins (1882-1963). #MULibraryAdvent Day 12🎄 Can you find his colourful poem? Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-Here