Next, she flipped the holder and made sure that it is completely locked-in by screwing it tightly. She also poked the two barrel bolts on the pad holder holes, one on the circle and the other on the oblong-shaped hole and connected it using the long spring. My daughter connected the wooden pieces to form an ink pad holder and locked it using the zip ties. The last part of the project is adding the ink pad holder!įor the last part, we used the rest of the wooden pieces, ink pad, springs, spacers, screws, barrel bolt, and the rest of the zip ties. She pushed the handle and it did really went back up! Most inks are made of four basic parts, the colorant, vehicle, drying agent, and additive.įor this part, we used another set of wooden pieces, R-clip, washer, screw, and support rods.įirst, my daughter connected the completed handle with the body and checked if the handle goes back to its original form when pressed. This part of the booklet contains a full article about the ink. Now, it’s time to flip the machine one more time and lock the other part of the press using screws. Next, my daughter flipped the base and locked all the zip ties. If it doesn’t work, we just have to return to steps 9-12. The Stop and Check Section asks us to pull on the top piece to make sure that this part slides apart and springs its way back. Here, we used most of the wooden pieces, sticky foam, stamp pad, spring hooks, springs, spacers, support rods, screws, screwdriver, and barrel bolts. In the fourth part of the project, we worked on the printing press’ body which connects the rest of the press. To use, simply just slide the clip through the support’s hole. Using the rest of the R-clips, she locked the support rods on the handle, backbone, and stamp plate. Next, my daughter grabbed the square-shaped stamp wood and then stuck the sticky foam in front of it. There’s a note on the booklet that the zip tie should not be locked yet until you have slid the plastic tube through it. The stamping plate brings the stamps from the ink pad to your art!įor this, we also used a wooden set, support rods, R-clips, spacers, and zip ties. My daughter poked the support rods on the holes between the handle and the backbone of the press, then placed the washer and locked it using the R-clip. The backbone and the handle should be built simultaneously since they are interconnected with each other. The crate provided everything we need for the project, including the wood set, support rods, sticky foam, and R-clips.įor the second part of the project, we assembled the handle. This page discusses everything about the Gutenberg Press, including how Johannes Gutenberg invented it!įor the first part, we made the backbone! It is where the main parts of the press are built on. This booklet means business as it jumps right to the activity. Most of the items inside the box are separately packaged.Įverything in this month’s box! Eureka Crate Maker’s Guide They also included some fun facts and trivia related to the theme. The booklet shares a complete history and details about this month’s project. One of KiwiCo’s goals is to equip the next generation of innovators with the tools and confidence for creative exploration and problem-solving. Like the other crates from KiwiCo, Eureka Crate includes a booklet. This month, we’re making a Printing Press! If you’re ready to graduate from KiwiCo’s other boxes or just can’t get enough (or are just too old for their other subscriptions), you’ll love this box, which is designed to create a hands-on learning experience using everyday items to delve deeply into the science and math principles they embody, along with the design process of the month’s project. Every Eureka Crate includes an engineering project, detailed step-by-step instructions, everything you need to complete the project, a Maker’s Guide that explains all the design, process, and engineering behind the design, plus a design challenge to take your project knowledge to the next level!ĭEAL: Save 30% on your first month! Just use this link to subscribe, no coupon code required! You can also use the same link to save 30% on the first month of any other KiwiCo crate – just check out this page to discover which box is right for you.Įureka Crate is KiwiCo’s latest subscription! Eureka Crate is designed for ages 14-104. Eureka Crate is a monthly STEM and maker subscription box that teaches kids and adults how to apply principles of science and math to make awesome things you will love to use every day – from an articulated desk lamp to an electric pencil sharpener to a wooden ukulele.
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