Kit Instructions


Strandbeest Kit (Wind Powered version)

Strandbeest Kit (start by assembling the wind powered version)

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Useless Machine 2.0 Instructions

Useless Machine 2.0 Instructions (No Soldering version)


Stranger Things Lights


ESP8266 Buggy


Marble Machine 1.4 Instructions


Marble Machine 4.1 Instructions


Catapult Kit 1.0 Instructions

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Wine Bottle Gift Boxes

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I had a local craft fair this weekend, I wanted to add a few extra/new items to my range so that my stall would be very different from last time. I've seen lots of variations on this wine box so I thought I would make my own version. The living hinges at the top allow the sides to be pulled close and the lid closed, it also a great place to put a handle. The fretwork patterns down the sides make them unique to me as well as the custom labels attached to the side. (svg here)

I didn't sell very many and I'm not sure any were going to be used as wine bottle boxes, one lady wanted to put plants in it and another was going to put fairy lights in hers. Neither wanted the the custom labels so I'm pleased they were only held on with blue tak. It's definitely given me food for thought with the next craft faire looming.



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A different take on the living hinge, one single continous line allows this to be bent in different ways to the other hinges I've made before.
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This post has long been the most viewed post on my entire blog but this design has long been superseded so I just want to make people aware that a better version exists


I present to you my own hand cranked, laser cut marble machine. These are available to purchase as kits, for self assembly and I intend to run some local workshops for them too. The kit includes all the laser cut wooden parts, the nuts and bolts, and enough balls to fill the machine up and spares.

This kit and assembly instructions are available through my shop http://msraynsford.myshopify.com/products/marble-machine-1

Don't forget to check out my other marble machines too


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