Tinderbox Makerbox
We’re thrilled to announce our TINDERBOX MAKERBOX series of electronic crafty kits for children & young people!
We are delighted to share that we have two new Makerbox kit designs in development and on the way!
These will hopefully be made available for families and organisations based in Edinburgh around February/March 2022.
The exact content is still to be determined but the kits will ideally be appropriate for ages roughly 10 – 16.
We will also be offering workshop visits to teach the kits too – if your school or organisation would be interested in organising these please get in touch.
Watch this space for more info soon!
The Tinderbox Makerbox kits are exciting and creative ways to explore the basics of electronics and make something fun in the process!
Available to youth & community organisations to use & give to children & young people aged 18 or younger, completely free of charge, while our stocks last.
Get in touch with lab@tinderboxcollective.org to find out more and join a mailing list for new kit updates.
Makerbox Series 1 Kits:
- Jingle Baubells
Make your own noisy electronic festive decorative bauble, that rings a bell when switched on!
Age range: 8+
Time to complete: 1 – 2 hours
Click here to see more about this kit and view online instructions!
WARNINGS – kit contains:
CHOKING HAZARDS – Small, detachable and sharp parts.
COIN CELL BATTERY – Keep out of reach of young children. Swallowing may lead to serious injury or death.
UNLOCKABLE COIN CELL HOLDER – Be aware that battery is easy to insert and remove.
Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Keep parts clean and dry – do not get wet.
Use with adult supervision only.
- Glowed Up Gloves
Turn a pair of gloves into an interactive light using conductive thread!
Age range: 12+
Time to complete: 2 – 3 hours
Click here to see more about this kit and view online instructions!
WARNINGS – kit contains:
CHOKING HAZARDS – Small, detachable and sharp parts.
COIN CELL BATTERY – Keep out of reach of young children. Swallowing may lead to serious injury or death.
UNLOCKABLE COIN CELL HOLDER – Be aware that battery is easy to insert and remove.
Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Keep parts clean and dry – do not get wet.
Use with adult supervision only.
The kits come with instructions explaining everything you need to know to build the crafty project.
You can also read our digital instructions online as you go too.
If you’re unsure about any of the instructions please contact us at lab@tinderboxcollective.org or admin@tinderboxcollective.org and we’ll be happy to help!
Workshops
We also offer tutorial and support workshops where you can build the kit with the artists who designed them, and ask any questions that come up along the way.
Currently we are organising these as online sessions, held via a Tinderbox zoom account and led by a team of tutors and apprentices.
If you or the organisation you work for are interested in a workshop session or have questions about the kit, please email us at lab@tinderboxcollective.org or admin@tinderboxcollective.org to find out more.
Partners & Supporters
This project is supported by:
- The University of Edinburgh Local Community Grants Scheme
- Creative Scotland
- North Edinburgh Arts
- Amazing Harmonies
Design Team
These kits have been designed by our amazing team of apprentices at the Tinderbox Lab:
- Rhona Sword
- Dominika Jackowska
- Liam Dempsey
- Saskia Singer
With special thanks to Helen Leigh and Yann Seznec for consulation and support of the kits.
