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👩‍🚀 Fluorescent Acrylic Astronaut Wall Art

Turn a NASA Apollo 11 photo into glowing fluorescent acrylic artwork! This project teaches image editing, vectorisation, and laser-cutting — and the final piece looks incredible in sunlight.

🌟 Maximises the natural glow of fluorescent acrylic
🖼️ Teaches halftone editing + vector workflows
🚀 Stunning classroom display piece

🔗 https://kitronik.co.uk/blogs/resources/how-to-make-fluorescent-acrylic-astronaut-wall-art

How to make Fluorescent Acrylic Astronaut Wall Art - Kitronik Turn a photo into a glowing laser‑cut artwork using fluorescent acrylic. A step‑by‑step classroom project teaching image editing, vectorising and safe cutting.

Teacher's Planning time: Minimal ⏱️
Student's Engagement level: maximum 🔥

Program Mai-Z directly on this class pack of floor tiles — no computer required 🧩➡️🤖
Then watch Mai-Z carry out the instructions.

Just open the box and teach 📦✨

https://kitronik.co.uk/collections/coding/products/56137-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-screen-free-coding-pack-for-mai-z-the-mousebot


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Kitronik Lesson in a Box - Screen-Free Programming Pack for Mai-Z - Kitronik The Kitronik Mai-Z Screen-Free Pack brings hands-on coding to life, build sequences with blocks, press play, and watch your micro:bit bot roll into STEM fun!

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⚡ Learn how to make a solar-powered Jam Jar lamp.

How to Make a Solar Powered Jam Jar Lamp How to Make a Solar Powered Jam Jar Lamp: Emma shows you how to make a solar-powered jam jar lamp. At the time of writing, the sun is just beginning to wind up for summer, so it's the perfect time for this project! There's still enough sun to provide the power and the nights are beginning t…

10 things young learners can do with a micro:bit right now!

Kitronik products and resources suitable for Children aged 8+, there's more than you think.

Check them out: https://kitronik.co.uk/blogs/resources/10-micro-bit-products-resources-suitable-for-children-aged-8

10 micro:bit Products & Resources Suitable for Children Aged 8+ - Kitronik With the launch of micro:bit next gen, we thought it would be useful to highlight how accessible learning is for the younger students right now. It might surprise you to learn that there is already a wealth of micro:bit accessories and free learning resources suitable for the younger students. Find....

Kitronik 2026/27 Catalogue 🎉

Packed with fresh materials, new kits, and classroom‑ready resources to kickstart the year with creativity and hands‑on learning.

Printed copies are on their way to schools, but you can browse the digital version now, or request a copy for your school if your school is new to Kitronik.

Let’s make this year a good one 🔧✨

👉 https://kitronik.co.uk/pages/kitronik-catalogue

Kitronik Catalogue - Kitronik Request a copy of the Kitronik Catalogue 2026-2027 for your school, or download a digital copy via the button on the main image. Find out more...

Get everything you need to get started with micro:bit, now in an organic bag

A secure and reusable way to avoid losing a battery here or a cable there!

Get yours here: https://kitronik.co.uk/products/56104-bbc-micro-bit-v2-starter-kit

Kitronik Starter Kit with BBC micro:bit V2 - Kitronik Unlock your potential and get creative with code, electronics, science, and engineering, with the BBC micro:bit Starter Pack anything is possible!

🕰️ How to Make Custom Clock Hands

Move beyond clock faces — let students design their own clock hands! From wiggly hands to gothic Big Ben-inspired styles, this project is a brilliant introduction to iterative design and precision cutting.
🖊️ Students design + laser-cut their own hands
⏱️ Works with standard Kitronik clock movements
💡 Encourages experimentation and refinement

🔗 https://kitronik.co.uk/blogs/resources/how-to-make-custom-clock-hands-for-kitronik-clock-movements

How to Make Custom Clock Hands for Kitronik Clock Movements - Kitronik Customise clock hands using the second‑hand base to create wiggly, gothic or text‑based designs. A simple, creative classroom project with huge scope for imagination.

Teacher win of the week ⚽✨

Need a quick, high‑impact laser project that students love? These layered football shirt keyrings are a guaranteed hit — simple to cut, easy to personalise, and perfect for lessons, clubs, or that Friday‑afternoon “we need a make that actually works” moment.

Pick colours, add names and numbers, press go. Tiny project, big smiles.

Full guide + free files:
https://kitronik.co.uk/blogs/resources/world-cup-football-shirt-keyrings

World Cup 2026 Ready Football Shirt Keyrings You Can Make Yourself - Kitronik Create personalised, laser‑cut Football Shirt Keyrings using HIPS and laser laminates in this quick, classroom‑ready make. Perfect for World Cup‑themed lessons or as a simple gift project, students can customise their own shirt design with names, numbers, and team colours before assembling a l...

Bay Brown Laserable Faux Leather 🔥

Add depth and texture to your next project with these 610mm x 305mm sheets—ideal for personalising, prototyping, or taking classroom creations to the next level.

🔗 Explore the possibilities → https://kitronik.co.uk/products/5523-bay-brown-laserable-faux-leather-610mm-x-305mm

Bay Brown Laserable Faux Leather, 610mm x 305mm - Kitronik These Bay Brown Laserable Faux Leather sheets, measuring 610mm x 305mm, are perfect for expanding the finishing options for any maker. The sheets are a dark

🧑‍💼🏢 Laser-cut desk tidies

🛠️ Emma brings you a set of makes that will help you keep things orderly. Follow along using our awesomely budget-friendly Cheap Acrylic sheets!

Check it out 👇

https://kitronik.co.uk/blogs/resources/making-laser-cut-desk-tidies-with-cheap-acrylic-sheets

Making Laser Cut Desk Tidies with Value Acrylic - Kitronik Hello again everyone! This time around, Emma brings you a set of makes that will brighten your desk space and help you keep things orderly. Follow along below with three extremely simple laser cut makes, using our awesomely budget-friendly Cheap Acrylic sheets! Find out how...