3D Printing and Making with Evan+Katelyn

The dynamic duo that has been tearing up the Maker scene, Evan and Katelyn, has dabbled in all the pieces from 3D printing to carpentry, to mildew making and DIY high-power water cannons. Be taught extra about them in our newest MatterHackers Minute article.

Presently dwelling in Texas after bouncing across the US as youngsters, Evan and Katelyn convey the world of engineering (Evan) and graphic design (Katelyn) collectively in so many superior methods of their new roles as Content material Creators on YouTube. Their humble beginnings began once they met on the ripe outdated age of 18. As soon as they had been married and proud householders eight years later, they started to discover all of the DIY initiatives you may think about, utilizing their home as their testing floor.

Beginning with no expertise, they gained their information in a lot the identical manner they share it now; by YouTube movies and informational blogs. As soon as that they had just a little observe and several other superior DIY initiatives beneath their belts, they needed to start out giving again. They knew that if they may do it, anybody may, they usually have made it their mission to point out how enjoyable (and typically too straightforward!) being a Maker can actually be.

Their early DIY expertise gave them the boldness to deal with quite a lot of the initiatives they’ve shared at present.

In fact, 3D printing is a giant a part of their Maker expertise, beginning when Evan grew to become fascinated (i.e. obsessed in accordance with Katelyn) with the probabilities that 3D printing needed to supply not solely himself however the firm he was working for. Quickly, he was able to make a case for, and buy 3D printers for his or her workflow, and the remaining is historical past. Prototyping gadgets and the turnaround time for design adjustments and extra fabrication was a lot simpler, faster, and cheaper

Shortly afterward, they bought a LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printer for his or her private use and began producing and promoting their very own designs and merchandise on the market. Their early designs and prints had been picked up by none apart from West Elm!

Now, their designs are usually pushed by want – a customized bracket, a mildew grasp, a prototype of an element they need to make – however the first product they made on the market was a geometrical deer head initially designed by Evan as a Christmas present for Katelyn. They’ve additionally helped buddies prototype designs for merchandise they could need to promote, printed home items for relations when one thing breaks they usually cannot discover a substitute, and different real-world initiatives that want a easy, 3D printed answer.

Whereas they proceed their journey into extra DIY initiatives and new mediums, they’re very excited on the prospect of steel 3D printing turning into extra reasonably priced and accessible; as a result of let’s face it, steel 3D printing is freaking superior! They’re additionally keen on seeing CAD software program change into extra approachable – one thing that may allow new customers to embrace, slightly than a deterrent to studying extra about 3D modeling and printing.

They’ve really adopted the 3D printer because the go-to machine when they should produce an element that simply can’t be made every other manner. Utilizing their trusty LulzBot TAZ 6, they create all types of fantastic objects to assist their builds. From a personalized bullet to explode watermelons with their propane cannon, to fittings wanted to carry collectively their DIY tremendous soaker (and subsequent water blaster), a phenomenal base for a picket lamp, and even jewellery, self-watering pots and extra!

Evan and Katelyn’s DIY initiatives proceed to entertain and instruct their ever-growing viewers, and we definitely can’t wait to see what they give you subsequent!

We’re additionally excited to listen to that as we had been making ready this text, Evan + Katelyn grew to become FULL-TIME CONTENT CREATORS! Congratulations to them each – it takes quite a lot of onerous work and perseverance to achieve this aim!! Strategy to go guys!!

To see extra of Evan and Katelyn and their superior initiatives, you may subscribe to their YouTube channel right here: https://www.youtube.com/person/EvanAndKatelyn

You too can be taught extra about them and their initiatives on their webpage:

https://evanandkatelyn.com/

Are you or somebody doing one thing superior with 3D printing? Ship us information about them they usually could also be featured in a future MatterHackers Minute! E-mail chris.morgan@matterhackers.com!