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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Ulexite
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Ultra-Light Stainless Steel Composite
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Uranium Glass Bowl
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Uranium Ore
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US Army Ammeter
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Velcro
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Vulcanised Rubber Cube
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Vulcanised Rubber Sphere
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Vulcanised Rubber Tile
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Walnut Tuning Fork
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Washing Powder
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Water-Soluble Polymer
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