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The thing is, if tools are hard to use, few will u

The thing is, if tools are hard to use, few will use ~
We had to make sure an average smart phone could easily and quickly read the QR code and AR tag on AR+ Pop Holder 2.0 (affectionately dubbed popstick holders). Otherwise, people might give up and the artwork waiting to be unlocked would never be seen or appreciated.

We went through many iterations of graphics and finally settled on a heat transfer method. We printed the graphics directly onto heat transfer paper (made for wood) then applied with a heat press! We hand cut the codes and tags into rows then lasercut a wooden jig for the holders to stay put in the heat press.

Tried unsuccessfully to have a cricut cut the tags but that was a bust. Oh well! We’re super pleased with the final product and consider our role in AR+ Pops and Augment Seattle a success :)

Hey can you make a popsicle stick holder for an au

Hey can you make a popsicle stick holder for an augmented reality art experience?
Us:

For AR+POPS Holder 2.0 we needed to deliver highly

For AR+POPS Holder 2.0 we needed to deliver highly readable QR codes and AR (augmented reality) tags. First we tested stickers before moving in the direction of wooden popsicle stick holders. Turns out there are many ways to get images onto wood! 🤓 Some of our attempts included heat transfer vinyl, spray paint and laser etching, but we ultimately chose a different method. Will post about it soon 😉
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#lamplab #makers #designers #woodprint #augmentseattle #augmentedreality #irlurl #sdf #diy

Let the redesign begin! Weapons of choice: caliper

Let the redesign begin! Weapons of choice: caliper, Adobe Illustrator. Both are very helpful in translating CAD to real life.

Make some popsicle stick holders? Sure why not…

Make some popsicle stick holders? Sure why not…
The original holder 1.0 was basically a sandwich of 2 pieces of 1/8” plywood with identical popsicle stick sized grooves laser etched in. When glued together the the grooves formed a slit just big enough to accommodate a popsicle stick.

To save time on glueing and production, we wanted to see if 1/4” plywood (twice as thick) would work.

So, Charles designed a custom Dremel jig in Fusion 360 which we then printed in PLA on a Stratasys F170 3D printer.

You’ll see why we didn’t choose this method, but we did have a lot of fun. 😆
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The prompt: LAMP COMMUNITY LAB is being activated to help create HOLDER 2.0 for its reveal at AUGMENT Seattle 2022, Q/A previous issues and produce an updated 2.0 version.

1. Make easier to hold
2. Deliver images easier to read by AR phone program
3. Explore scalable approach to fabrication
4. Mitigate any negative smells
5. Produce 750 AR+Pop holders!

What kind of VR user are you? chillnochill

What kind of VR user are you? chillnochill

We’ve been working on these popsicle stick holde

We’ve been working on these popsicle stick holders for months and are excited to finally share some of the process! The holders needed both a readable QR code as well as AR tag which meant lots of prototyping. We tested screen printing, various painting techniques, 3D printing, lasers, stickers, heat transfers, dremel tools, woodworking among a long list of other fabrication methods.
These holders are part of the FREE mixed reality urban showcase, #AugmentSeattle (put on by @futureartsco) happening now through Aug 28. Check it out yourself! The exhibits are stationed mostly outdoors between 9th and Thomas in South Lake Union. Follow @futureartsco for more info on Augment Seattle and other arts happenings.
@futureartsco @houdini.studio @winterartsfest

Whattup y’all! Little announcement: we’ve star

Whattup y’all! Little announcement: we’ve started a nonprofit called Lamp Lab to foster creativity and empower others in and around Seattle. We’ve expanded our team and are excited to share what we’ve been up to 😁🤓🔮🛠

We are live NOW! Trey and Rachel are talking creat

We are live NOW! Trey and Rachel are talking creativity and our feelings
#creativearttherapysessions #twitch #creativity #seattle #queer

Giddy up! Join us this Monday, Jan 17th, 5pm – 7pm

Giddy up! Join us this Monday, Jan 17th, 5pm - 7pm for a hands on good time. BYO craft
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Escape your apartment and join us *tonight* for Qu

Escape your apartment and join us *tonight* for Queer Crafters! Bring something to fiddle with (or don’t) and bask in some good creative energies ✨
5pm - 7pm at @seattlemakershq in Wallingford.
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#seattle #queerseattle #queercrafters #creative #seattlecreatives #craftybitch #seattlemakerspace #seattlemakers #maker #designer #sewing #crafting #leatherwork

Hand painting leather at the shop. Have us custom

Hand painting leather at the shop. Have us custom paint some leather for you *TONIGHT* at @cafe_racer_seattle ✨
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#seattle #worldwidebounce #seattlenightlife #artmarket #seattleartist #creativity #creativityjunkies #creativityjunky #seattleevents

We are live RIGHT NOW 👉🏼thecreativityjunkie

We are live RIGHT NOW
👉🏼thecreativityjunkies on #twitch

Oh you want to make your loved ones gifts this yea

Oh you want to make your loved ones gifts this year? Such a good idea! Gather your supplies and meet us at Seattle Makers for ~QUEER CRAFTERS~
*MONDAY 12/20/2021 5pm-7pm*
👉🏼 find Queer Crafters on meetup.com
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Let’s craft! ~Monday, Dec 20 5pm-7pm~ BYO craft

Let’s craft!
~Monday, Dec 20 5pm-7pm~
BYO craft project or just hang out with us at Seattle Makers!
This meetup has been virtual since we started it a year ago, and we’re stoked to finally hold it in person!
Your hosts: @goodpudding @rays.design @seattlemakershq
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*tonight’s event is CANCELED!

*tonight’s event is CANCELED!

Always 😈 . . Check out our Cosplay After Hours

Always 😈
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Check out our Cosplay After Hours event!
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#seattle #cosplay #cosplayafterhours

Would you like to play a game?

Would you like to play a game?

Oh gosh, Aunt Cindy! It’s 2am what do you need?

Oh gosh, Aunt Cindy! It’s 2am what do you need?

What? It’s Cindy your cousin. Been trying to get

What? It’s Cindy your cousin. Been trying to get ahold of you!

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