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...
I've been doing a few fixes for the toy library for a while now. I think there were originally 6 projectiles in this set (for 3 space ships) but it's been down to 2 for a while. I was asked to have a go at making some more. I needed to print them with supports so they...
Last Friday the first Model Maker's Shelter ran at TAPlab. We're planning to make it a monthly event. It was organised and run by Dan (who also does the Cosplay nights). It had a great turn out, there were kitset models, 3D printed models, prize packs and more. The...
The repaired hotplate is shown above. A piece of ABS plastic has been glued to the base to cover over the missing section that had been melted. Kevin from TAPlab has just finished a really nice repair of an induction hotplate for a family member. It was left on top of...
All are welcome to the TAP:lab AGM on 11th May 2019 at 1pm in the TAPlab space (upstairs at the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre). If you would like to help shape the coming year please book this in and come along and get involved. All executive positions are up...
Auckland Armageddon was on this October and Cosplayers from TAPlab were out showing off the incredible costumes and props they have made. (Right) Louis as Thor. Louis is a professional prop maker who is a regular at TAPlab cosplay nights. Kaylee as Wonder Woman. Her...
Hoodie with a light up monster face. Made with EL wire at TAPlab. Halloween isn't far away and you may be starting to think about costumes. EL wire (electroluminescent wire) is a really easy way to light up your costume and requires no experience with electronics. You...
Fixing toys for the Te Atatu Toy Library has been one of the most satisfying things I've been able to do since I discovered TAPlab. If you haven’t heard of a Toy Library before it’s a wonderful place if you have babies or young children. But the toys there have a very...
As part of our legal obligations to out membership & community, we're giving advance notice that we need to hold a Special General Meeting, planned for the next (monthly) members meeting. Members meetings are now held on the 1st Tuesday of every month. The...