Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.
This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.
Tag: metals
MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+
Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.
This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.
MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+
Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.
This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.
MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+
Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.
This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.
MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags-8+
Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend!
This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags-8+
Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend!
This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+
Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+
Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Embossed Cards – Ages 8+
Use styluses to create impressions on thin sheets of aluminum, then add your design to a card.
Embossing is the technique of pushing and shaping metal from the front. It is also known as “chasing”. Experiment with different tools, amounts of pressure, and designs.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 8 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Embossed Cards – Ages 8+
Use styluses to create impressions on thin sheets of aluminum, then add your design to a card.
Embossing is the technique of pushing and shaping metal from the front. It is also known as “chasing”. Experiment with different tools, amounts of pressure, and designs.
This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 8 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.