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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Double the cats, double the charm. 🐾 One crafted from clay, one from LEGO — both absolutely purr-fect. 💛 @mulibrary.bsky.social @mulibrarycat.bsky.social #ClayCat #mulibrarymaker #stopmotionanimation

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

While we have said thank you and farewell to one printer... we are ready to welcome a new, shiny and very fast friend to the team. Tune in next week to see how we are coping with "Speedy" @ultimaker #ultimakerS6 #makermonday

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Welcome back to all our students, new and returning! 👋 Did you know the Makerspace offers a 3D printing service for all students? Submit a print request form and our library staff will print your design for you. 🖨️✨ #Makerspace #3DPrinting #WelcomeBack #LibraryServices #CreativeCampus

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

End of an era in the Makerspace today. Our veteran 3D printer has finally printed its last layer and been laid to rest. 🫡🖨️ Thanks for all the memories, prototypes and projects! #RIP3DPrinter #3DPrinting #FailFriday #MakerspaceMemories

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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.

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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!

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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.

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

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 🎄

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all from MU Library Makerspace!

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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!

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

#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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

#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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

What a way to bring the year to a close! We received some images of those tedious knight figures that nearly broke us and they are all painted and in one piece! Here is to successful and challenging #3dprints in 2026 #MakerMonday

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Well this is a first for our #failfriday... the spring has gone in the SD reader on our @Ultimaker 2 so we have come up with a creative way of holding our card in place while we print...

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Today is the day where we launch the Virtual Advent Experience 2025! 🥳 Come back each day for a sneak peek 🔍 #MULibraryAdvent Day 1🎄 Can you find the very serious speckled duck? - Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣- app.cloudpano.com/tours/0TnYSz...

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We are delighted to have partnered with Ciara Caulfield and #MaynoothAccessGroup for Disability Awareness Week. We had such fun creating some #3Dprinted accessible accessories for toys! Drop into the Library to see some of the toys on display. #IDPWD #MULibrary

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Another disaster *cough cough* "learning opportunity" has come our way in the makerspace. A failed print and a massive blob of jammed filament caused our @ultimaker print core to get jammed into place. Surgery is underway.... 🙏 #failfriday

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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!🧙♀️

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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! "😭

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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

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MU Library Makerspace @mulibrarymaker.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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!

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