Materials

The Materials Library is a collection of some of the most wondrous materials on earth, gathered from sheds, labs, grottoes and repositories around the world. It is a resource, laboratory, studio, and playground for the curious and material-minded to conduct hands-on research through truly interdisciplinary inquiry and innovation. The collection is accessible to Institute of Making members day to day, and to the public at Materials Library Discovery sessions. Sign up to our mailing list to find out when the next session will be held.

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Single Crystal Jet Engine Turbine Blade
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Smart Spring
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Soap Nuts
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Sodium
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Sodium Acetate
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Sodium Acetate Hand Warmers
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Spider Silk Cobweb
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Spinel
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Spruce Tuning Fork
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Stainless Steel Tuning Fork
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Stamp (French)
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Stamp (French) & Envelope
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