RUTLAND MINI MAKER FAIRE 2015
August 1, 2015
#1 3D Printing
I have a MendelMax v3 3D Printer that I can have running for demonstration, and possibly give away
some prints depending on time.
Christopher Baker, chrisjbaker@gmail.com
#2 Neshobe Creekside Innovations, SuperNaturals
I will be providing a presentation of realistic fly fishing patterns, most of which are exact replicas of
actual streamside insects (dragonflies, damselflies, craneflies, spiders, etc.). I have various methods of
display, but people seem drawn to seeing insects resting on river stones, driftwood, reeds and cattails,
thus depicting a natural setting at water’s edge. I use traditional fly tying techniques, but utilize
nontraditional as well as standard fly tying materials. My fly patterns, which I have labeled
"SuperNaturals," present the future of the art and craft of fly tying. My display of SuperNaturals is sure
to astonish and amaze even the most creative of fly tyers and fly fishermen, and should bring this
segment of the craft a little closer to the tying bench for many tyers hungry for the appreciation of the
science and art of crafting realistic fly fishing flies.
Ronald Lewis, vtpoet@gmail.com
#3 Hand Made Knives
I design and craft high quality kitchen cutlery. I handcraft all the pieces one at a time in my shop, from
the finest materials available.
Walter Sadakierski, wsadak@comcast.net
#4 Cat Cave
Cat Caves Cats love our natural wool caves. It becomes their own snug quarters where they can curl up
and sleep or just hide from the world. We make the caves in our home using wool from local sheep or
dyed wool that meets the United States 16CFR 303 standard for infant clothing. These cat lodges are
flexible and mold to a cats body. Yet they are sturdy and extremely durable. They are machine
washable on gentle. Cat Caves come in two snuggling sizes: Kitten size – 6” x 6” for $35 or Cat size – 8”
x 9” for $45. The standard colors are blue, pink, white, or all natural grey. Custom colors are available.
Your cat will love one!
Sue Carey, suesmysercarey@hotmail.com
www.marblemeadows.com
#5 Wonderful Kids' Museum Wind Tunnel
Kids and parents can design, build and test their creations in our wind tunnel. Using recycled materials
and tape visitors can create "flying structures", then see if they fly, hover or fall back to earth.
Myra Peffer. myrap@wkmvt.org
www.wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org
#6 First Lego League Robotics - 2 Rutland Teams (GMP Innovation Center)
The Rutland Robo-Rattlers have been competing in First Lego League Robotics since 2013. Last year, we
split into two teams - the Rattlers and the Rutland Area Technicians (RATS), and we plan to represent
Rutland as two teams this year. We build Lego Robots using EV-3 robotics kits and put together realworld improvement projects. In 2014, the Robo-Rattlers won 1st place at the Vermont competition for
their project, and the RATS represented Rutland at the Regional Competition. We plan to demonstrate
our robots, show what we did and won this past year, and show what we are working on for the 2015
competition. We want to encourage kids and adults to look into the First Lego League program and
other similar STEM programs, and hope to continue to grow this important program.
Scott McCalla, scott.mccalla@gmail.com
http://www.roborattlers.org/
#7 Visual/Word Dioramas
I create 1:35 scale miniatures depicting myths, historical facts, political opinion and humor. Each piece is
accompanied by a written description that elaborates on the visual design. The material used include
picture frames, foam core, natural materials, acrylics, and scaled figures from major manufacturers such
as Safari and Schleich.
Louis Scotellaro, louisscottassociates13@gmail.com
louisscottassociates13@gmail.com
#8 Rutland Area Robotics (GMP Innovation Center)
FIRST Robotics Teams - FRC Team 2370 and several FLL teams will be there.
Dan Roswell, danroswell@gmail.com
http://www.rutlandarearobotics.org/
#9 VTDrone.com / Northern New England Drone User's Group (two 10x10 spaces)
VTDrone.com: See and learn about the latest in drone technology for photography, cinematography,
search/rescue, mapping/surveying, engineering, and inspection. Watch amazing aerial photography
videos and touch and play with our drone controllers. Learn about capabilities, usages,
technology/specifications, precautions/responsible usage, privacy, FAA guidelines, etc NNEDUG.org:
Talk with drone makers (home builders) and FPV Racers! Pick up a free suggested partlists for building
your own FPV racer and find out more about how you can participate in FPV racing in Vermont.
Steve Mermelstein, usrbingeek@gmail.com
www.vtdrone.com and www.nnedug.org
#10 Shultis Custom Tackle
We make custom fishing rods designed to the specific individuals requirements whether charter boat
captain or recreational enthusiast. Personal rods are created to "fit" the individual in balance,
ergonomics and visual appeal. Designed to your needs - from Trout to Tuna.
Samuel Shultis, rod.artisan@comcast.net
#11 The Foundry (Two 10x10 spaces, may be in GMP Innovation Center)
The Foundry is a newly opened Maker Space in the North East Kingdom. We will be showing several of
our projects, both as static displays and as hands on projects. We will also be involved with Laboratory B
in a Robot laser battle.
Tom Bishop, Contact@thefoundryvt.org
www.thefoundryvt.org
#12 Jitterbugs and Scribblebots and Bristlebots
Jitterbugs, Scribblebots and Bristlebots are tiny, non-programable vibrating robots made with simple
materials — and lots and lots of very, very complicated decorations! Jitterbugs have legs of metal or
wood. Scribblebots have legs of magic markers, and Bristlebots' legs are the bristles of a toothbrush.
Cynthia Day, cynth1aday@yahoo.com
http://www.retn.org/show/why-i-make-robots-cynthia-day
#13 Metal Work
An Eclectic Collection of Manipulated Metal
Logan Moore, thejigmo@gmail.com
#14 Qbotik (GMP Innovation Center)
Qbotik is a robot simulation game for kids to learn about robotics. Players take control of a 3D
simulated robot arm to save the sad cubes. Each level gets harder. Come by and play Qbotik at our
booth and test your mad robot skills.
Jeff Sprenger, jeff@xemory.com
www.qbotik.com
#15 Jewelry by Anika Rundberg
Jewelry designer, Annika Rundberg hand fabricates copper and silver, torch enamels floral and organic
compositions, and laser cuts her own stands and packaging. Swing by her booth to see her in action; she
will be using a jewelers saw to pierce intricate designs out of copper sheet.
Annika Rundberg, annikamrundberg@gmail.com
www.annikarundberg.com
#16 Leather Crafting
LEATHER CRAFTING, BELTS
Peder Johnson, PEDJOHNSON@COMCAST.NET
#17 Small Scale Farm Equipment Trial and Error
3 wheel drill powered weeding cart. Generations of prototypes of weeding tools leading to commercial
product.
Peter and Rick Gile, pete@twobadcatsllc.com
#18 Freedom of Movement in Virtual Reality
A demonstration of the Oculus Rift, the first consumer ready virtual reality head mounted display. The
Rift will be used with my project, an omni-directional treadmill. Users will put on the headset and
immediately see an open virtual reality world. Using the omni-directional treadmill and wii remotes
attached to their calves, users can physically walk and see their motions carried out in virtual reality.
Liam Bury, liamdev631@gmail.com
#19 The Alias Effect
The alias effect is an illusion cause by over sampling sound waves. All waves have a certain amount
humans can sample per second but the alias effect is a disguise wave that makes you hear something
that isn't there.
Kjersti Conway, kgcinmendon@gmail.com
#20 Letterpress Printing
Live demonstration of Vintage Letterpress Printing. Small prints will be produced while you watch, using
a table top Craftsman Pilot printing press (circa 1940's) with vintage printing blocks and type. All aspects
of single color printing will be demonstrated, from Chase Lockup through Inking up and finally Taking
Impressions.
Tom Lichtman, tom@sidekicklab.com
www.SideKickLab.com
#21 High Altitude balloons: in and out of the Classroom
This discussion will look at using weather balloons as learning prompts for a variety of classroom
settings. From tethered balloons to a few different types of free-fly balloons , we'll talk about the use,
management and implementation of a highly engaging classroom and community tool. Hardware and
code will be available for attendees to gat familiar with and experiment on.
Jeff Branson, jeff.branson@sparkfun.com
https://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=balloon
#22 Green Mountain Beastformers
I am a sculptor and toy maker. I will be displaying some of my sculptures and giving demonstrations on
mold making and casting figurines. I reproduce some vintage action figures in plastic resin, but do to the
long set up time of the material, I couldn't give a demonstration other than to explain the process and
show the molds and the finished pieces. I also cast tin soldiers which is a much shorter process that
takes about 10 minutes so an appropriate amount of time to demonstrate. I have plenty of material so I
can repeat my demo as often as necessary. I will need electricity.
David Hudson, yggdrasilivxx@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/davidhudsonart
# 23 Rutland Makers
#24 Castleton State College (bringing own tent)
#25 Statue/Sculpture
#26 Forge??? Is this Beastformers?