halloween

Halloween Party 2022

It’s time to celebrate that holiday that truly brings out the most creative nature in each of us, HALLOWEEN!

The build IT makerspace is throwing a Halloween Pizza Party!

WHEN: Monday, October 31, 2022 at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
WHERE: build IT makerspace, LL 260
WHAT: Wear your best costume and get pizza!

We’ll also be watching the best Halloween-themed movies throughout the day.

See you there and dressed in your best!

pumpkins

3D Printed Pumpkin

Did you know that the build IT makerspace in the SDSU Library offers a free 3D print service?

Students, Faculty, and Staff of SDSU can request that the makerspace 3D print a part for them. It’s free for everyone with a 3-hour print duration weekly limit.

All you need to do is upload a file at https://buildit.sdsu.edu/home/3d-print-request/. Then you’ll receive an update when it’s done and ready for pickup.

Do know where to get started?

Try finding a part on https://www.thingiverse.com/

Or download our pumpkin file to get a 3D printed pumpkin that you can then decorate in build IT and add a light to at home!

Fried Chicken and Curry

Recipe Title

Short Description

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Ingredients

Fried Chicken

  • Chicken Thighs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Grated Ginger
  • Chinese Five Spice
  • Cornstarch
  • Frying Oil

Curry

  • Beef Chuck, cut in cubes
  • Cooking Oil
  • 1 Large Carrot
  • 1 Potato
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 Apple, Grated
  • 4tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 3 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • Water

Instructions

Fried Chicken

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks
  2. Season with salt, pepper, grated ginger, Chinese Five Spice
  3. Cure in refrigerator for an hour
  4. Cover with cornstarch
  5. Heat fry oil to 350°F, and fry for 3-4 minutes
  6. Let Chicken rest
  7. Heat Fry oil to 375°F and fry again for 4-5 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F

Curry

  1. Rolling cut carrot and potato
  2. Slice 1/2 onion
  3. Cut and grate 1 apple
  4. Cut beef chuck into cubes
  5. Heat oil in pot and fry beef until well browned.
  6. Add onions until softened
  7. Cover with water
  8. Add carrot chunks
  9. Add potato chunks once carrots have softened
  10. This is provide you with vegetable-beef stock
  11. Make Curry Roux
    1. Add butter to pan and mix in flour
    2. When flour is cooked through, mix in curry powder
  12. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and grated apple to roux
  13. Slowly add vegetable-beef stock to the roux
  14. Add in vegetables and beef to curry and mix

Plate and Enjoy!!

Friendship Bracelet

Friendship Bracelet

>> colorful and fun <<

Supplies

  • String (thicker than sewing thread, mine was 6-strand)
  • tape
  • scissors
  • measuring tape

Instructions

  1. Choose your string and colors
  2. Cut 3 or more strands to a length of approximately 15 inches
  3. Tie a knot at one end
  4. Tape that end to a table or surface
  5. Choose a starting color, and begin tying knots
    1. see video for demo
  6. Tie a knot at the end, when it is long enough
  7. Enjoy yourself or share/gift with your friends!

Origami Sakura Flower

Origami Sakura Flower

Celebrate Spring by recreating one of Nature"s beautiful flowers!

Supplies

  • 5 pieces of origami/ square paper.
  • Any additional supplies for further crafting

Instructions

  1. Get out a square piece of paper.
  2. Because the folds are very intricate, following the video’s instructions for the best results.
  3. Further decorate as you please.

Arepas

Arepas

Enjoy this simple recipe anytime!

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Ingredients

  • Pre-cooked white cornmeal
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Cheese
  • Oil

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of cornmeal
  2. Pour 1/2 tsp of salt
  3. Put in a handful of cheese
  4. Mix the dry ingredients
  5. Pour 1 cup of water
  6. Stir the mix together
  7. Knead the dough
  8. Roll a handful of dough in your palms
  9. Flatten the dough
  10. Pour oil on the pan
  11. heat the pan over medium heat
  12. Place the dough on the pan
  13. Cook for 4 minutes
  14. Flip the arepas
  15. Cook for another 2 minutes
  16. Plate the arepas and enjoy!

Digital build Template

Create Pixel Art

Draw cool animations with pixels

Software

  • https://www.pixilart.com

Instructions

  1. Go to pixilart.com
  2. Click start drawing
  3. Use the different features to draw
  4. Add frames, the more the merrier
  5. Preview your drawing
  6. Click create drawing
  7. Send your art to friends and family!

Indoor Garden

Indoor Garden

Grow your excess produce in 1 minute!

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Supplies

  • Water
  • Glass containers
  • 3 in green onions
  • Garlic Cloves

Instructions

  1. Place your produce into the container with the roots down
  2. Fill the container with water
  3. Leave it by the window still
  4. Wait one week
  5. Check on them to see if you should refill the container or take out your produce to use them

Rice Cakes

Rice Cakes

avocado with lemon pepper | peanut butter & banana

Ingredients

  • Rice cake
    • avocado
    • lemon pepper
  • Rice cake
    • peanut butter
    • banana

Instructions

  1. Take out a rice cake from the package
  2. Apply spread on top
    1. avocado or
    2. peanut butter
  3. Add toppings
    1. lemon pepper (optional)
    2. banana (optional: drizzle with honey)

Weekly build IT Template

How to Scrapbook!

A quick guide into the world of scrapbooking.

Supplies

  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Stickers
  • Glue/Adhesive
  • Pen
  • Marker
  • Photos

Instructions

  1. Come up with an idea.
    • Section your materials out for each page.
  2. Trim the photos down to the size of your choice.
  3. Consider the stickers you want to use for each page.
  4. Start your page by putting the title down.
  5. Add the stickers you selected for the page.
  6. Add any additional photos, text, or stickers you want on the page.
  7. Repeat this process for the rest of your scrapbook pages!