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

At the moment dwelling in Texas after bouncing across the US as children, Evan and Katelyn deliver 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 after they met on the ripe previous age of 18. As soon as they had been married and proud owners eight years later, they started to discover all of the DIY initiatives you possibly can think about, utilizing their home as their testing floor.

Beginning with no expertise, they gained their data in a lot the identical approach they share it now; via YouTube movies and informational blogs. As soon as that they had somewhat apply and several other superior DIY initiatives below their belts, they wished to start out giving again. They knew that if they may do it, anybody may, and so they have made it their mission to point out how enjoyable (and generally too straightforward!) being a Maker can actually be.

Their early DIY expertise gave them the arrogance to sort out quite a lot of the initiatives they’ve shared as we speak.

In fact, 3D printing is an enormous a part of their Maker expertise, beginning when Evan turned fascinated (i.e. obsessed in accordance with Katelyn) with the chances that 3D printing needed to provide 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 sometimes pushed by want – a customized bracket, a mould grasp, a prototype of an element they wish to make – however the first product they made on the market was a geometrical deer head initially designed by Evan as a Christmas reward for Katelyn. They’ve additionally helped buddies prototype designs for merchandise they may wish to promote, printed home goods for members of the family when one thing breaks and so they cannot discover a alternative, 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 metallic 3D printing changing into extra inexpensive and accessible; as a result of let’s face it, metallic 3D printing is freaking superior! They’re additionally concerned with seeing CAD software program turn into extra approachable – one thing that will allow new customers to embrace, reasonably than a deterrent to studying extra about 3D modeling and printing.

They’ve actually adopted the 3D printer because the go-to machine when they should produce an element that simply can’t be made every other approach. Utilizing their trusty LulzBot TAZ 6, they create every kind of wonderful objects to help their builds. From a custom-made bullet to explode watermelons with their propane cannon, to fittings wanted to carry collectively their DIY tremendous soaker (and subsequent water blaster), a ravishing 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 actually can’t wait to see what they provide you with subsequent!

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

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

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

https://evanandkatelyn.com/

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