Make: Toolbox — Gift Guide Part 3: Makers, 3D Printers, Teachers, and More!

Find just the right gift with our staff’s recommendations. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ The end of the holiday shopping period is closing in, and if you’re like us, you’re still getting people checked off of your gift list. Those last ones are the hardest! The Make: staff is here to help with our recommendations of tools and tech we’ve been using and loving in our everyday lives — these come with our seal of approval. Don’t miss [Part 1]( (makers, crafters, woodworkers, more) and [Part 2]( (families, food makers, etc), plus [find more staff picks on Makezine]( as well. Happy holidays, and have fun making!(Purchases made with these links may generate affiliate revenue for Make:. We appreciate your support!)  [FOR THE ASPIRING 3D PRINTER](http://)  Ender 3 3D printer: With a large bed and decent features, especially for the price, this has become a super-popular staple of affordable 3D printing. Some assembly needed, which is a good thing — you'll understand your printer better when done. $200 [Amazon]( Glow-in-the-dark multicolor filament: Have a little fun with the lights out! $41 [Amazon]( Temperature-sensitive color-change filament: It’s so fun to watch your prints change color as you hold them in your hand. $23 [Amazon]( Hatchbox PLA: Make sure you always have some straightforward material too. This filament will get the job done. Grab a roll in each of the standard colors to cover all the bases. $25 [Amazon]( Anycubic 4K resin 3D printer: Resin-based printing has moved quickly in recent years. This machine is low-cost, but provides those high-resolution results that you can only get from a resin printer. $340 [Amazon]( Elegoo washing and curing station: This really helps reduce mess and waste with your resin prints. Your family will thank you. $130 [Amazon]( Isopropyl alcohol 99%: For cleaning your resin prints once finished printing. Higher concentration that you typically can get at the corner store. $30 (gallon) [Amazon]( Elegoo UV 3D printer resin: Basic material for most affordable resin printers. Good to have on hand. $18 [Amazon]( Siraya Tech ABS-like resin: A bit higher-quality resin offering similar physical properties to ABS (meaning your prints will be less brittle). $37 [Amazon]( IFUN jewelry-casting resin: Use lost-wax casting with this material to turn your digital designs into metal creations. If you have access to a jewelry kiln, this is what you need. $95 [Amazon](  FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (AND OLD!)  micro:bit Go Bundle v1: Always a staff favorite, especially for learning coding. With the component shortages of 2021, it’s been next to impossible to find one of these great little boards. We’ve got a few. Grab a [Bit:Booster]( ($35) or [Bit:Buddy+]( ($25) to turbocharge your micro:bit even further. $25 [Maker Shed]( Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino: Has an Arduino-compatible board and 10 sensors that clip together with easy Grove connections. Build countless projects, no soldering needed. $25 [Maker Shed](  [Amazon]( Circuit Scout kit: Learn the basics of how circuits work and then put them to use to make your own unique inventions, including LED circuits you can wear. $25 [Maker Shed]( Make: Geometry: Our great new book that makes geometry great again. Seriously, this one is surprisingly engaging. $30 [Maker Shed](  [Amazon]( Scrappy Circuits book: Scrappy Circuits is an imaginative "do-it-yourself" way to learn about making electrical circuits that cost less than $1 per person! $25 [Maker Shed]( 3D Splat rainbow set: Innovative tool that teaches three-dimensional object drawing. $27 [Amazon]( Makey Makey: Electronic invention kit for all ages. A Maker Camp favorite that allows you to use everyday objects for physical computing. Turn your holiday feast into a family orchestra (and please post a video of it.) $50 [Amazon]( Free to Make: Make: founder Dale Dougherty’s study of the global Maker Movement that explores how "making" impacts our personal and social development — perfect for enthusiastic DIY-ers. $34 [Maker Shed]( Brush-E Robo Racers: Racing brushes! A fun and simple way to introduce kids to electronics. Perfect party activity too. $40 [Maker Shed]( Pizza Racer: Another great way to add a little learning and competition to your next pizza party! Build these vibration-moving kits to see who’s fastest. $5–$350 [Maker Shed]( Lectrify class pack: Embeddable snap-off circuits for kids, educators, and makers from a small maker-owned business in San Francisco with countless uses in projects. $500 [Maker Shed](  FOR THE ALWAYS-PREPARED MAKER  Drybag backpack: This versatile backpack has become a go-to for one staffer; even when water and rain are not in the plan this bag is great to grab, stuff, and go. $45 [Amazon]( Survival kit: For camping, hiking, or keeping in your car in case of a cross-country breakdown in the middle of nowhere. $43 [Amazon]( Firebiner: Carabiners are incredibly useful for the outdoors and organization… this one combines a carabiner, screwdriver, utility blade, bottle opener, hang slots, and coolest of all, a fire-starting Spark Wheel. $15 [Amazon]( Magnetic fishing set: A great entertaining activity for all ages. Dang are these magnets strong — you will be hooked on this hobby (pun intended) with one toss. $50 [Amazon]( Personal weather station: What’s the wind speed? How much rain is falling? All that and more, hyper-localized to your backyard. Use the included wireless in-home temperature unit to track refrigerator performance, and ensure your bread-proofing box is set. $160 [Amazon]( Headlamp: You’ll wonder why you ever gave up one of your free hands to hold a flashlight. $45  [Amazon](  MORE FOR THE WORKSHOP  Brother ScanNCut vinyl cutter: Make signs, stickers, art, cards, and more. A great tool for the classroom or any crafting workshop. $225 [Amazon]( Contour toolset: Contour gauges are really useful for recording the exact shape of an object, then transferring it to a material you’re placing around it, like floorboards and tiles. These range from a simple 5" tool to a set with multiple gauges and rulers for the most demanding layouts. $6–$100  [Amazon](      mailto:community@make.co Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Make:, 150 Todd Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, United States