As a part of the 'We Read' Auckland Council initiative, we collaborated with the council to set the scene and immerse the community in their favourite magical world in our own little way. This week people could come in to fill out a sorting hat quiz about things they...
TAP lab stories
ANZAC Wall Tiles
ANZAC display at the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre For ANZAC day this year Simon (Rox Designs) put together a beautiful display dedicated to our fallen soldiers that fused traditional craftsmanship and modern-day technology. Simon designed and crafted 12 laser...
Geek Out for Pride
Prop sword and shield workshop This year as part of Pride Month we were lucky to be part of Geek Out for Pride. This is a rainbow community pop culture event featuring gaming, cosplay, comics and workshops in a friendly, supportive environment. Unfortunately it had to...
ShieldsUp COVID-19 face shield
Art teacher Martin Vieregg printed many of the mask pieces for ShieldsUp. Photo Source: NZ Herald As NZ went into lockdown in March 2020 the ShieldsUp initiative sprung into action. Makers from around NZ were united (while isolated) to meet the PPE needs of frontline...
Gaming event prizes made at TAP lab
TAP lab member Armani hosted gaming tournaments for Auckland Council Proud Centres. He made the medals from acrylic and cut and engraved them on the laser cutter. He also made custom t-shirts using heat press vinyl and the vinyl cutter. Winners at the Proud Centres...
Laser cut paper bird rainbow
This rainbow of laser cut birds has been created as a decoration for the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre as part of Proud Centres. This is running for two weeks to celebrate Auckland Pride Festival. The birds were designed and made by Corinne from TAPlab and cut...
Laser cut brush and paint holders
Paint holder for model paints Dan who hosts Cosplay and Model Makers Shelter has been busy using the laser cutter to build various paint, brush and palette holders. They've been cut from MDF and designed to slot together. He's also been able to personalise and brand...
TAPlab members’ holiday projects
A lot of laser cutting and gift making has been happening at TAPlab. Here are a few photos of the things TAPlab members have been making: A cardboard gift box that was cut out on the laser cutter. The text has been engraved into the cardboard. Made by Simon. Plywood...
Glowing silhouette jars
Theresa has been using the vinyl cutter at TAPlab to create vinyl silhouettes for these beautiful glowing jars. She has been experimenting with having the vinyl inside and outside, different jar shapes and spraying a layer onto the glass to give it a frosted look. The...