Mayku FormBox
The FormBox is a 3D desktop vacuum former that helps turn your classroom into a creative powerhouse!
The FormBox can make molds in seconds, empowering students to bring their ideas to reality. Introduce them to vacuum forming, hands-on STEAM learning, product designing, and manufacturing methods. A perfect addition to any makerspace or innovation lab!
Grades: 3+
Get to Know:
Bring 3D forming into your classroom and empower students to create on their terms. Inspire our next generation and help create a future with people who are empowered to create—not just consume. Foster independent learning through making. The FormBox puts the power of making into the hands of the students. Small enough to fit on your desktop and simple enough for them to use without your help. The FormBox helps you to bring complex ideas to life in minutes and teach STEM through an engaging, hands-on experience!
Take your class' MakerEd skills to the next level. Your students can experiment with their designs using anything from chocolate to Jesmonite and concrete to Jell-o! Combined with included access to Mayku Teach, Mayku’s online library of 70+ projects, you’ll be able to get kids engaged straight out of the box.
Create: Sculpt, 3D print, or find your shape and place it onto the FormBox bed.
Form: The FormBox forms a sheet of material around your shape, which creates a mold in seconds.
Multiply: Fill your mold with dozens of materials from chocolate to resin, plaster, and even concrete.
Share: Take it out and then bring your first collection of tangible products to life!
Key Benefits:
Give your classroom real superpowers: The Mayku team fully believes that all students, educators, and creators should have the power to design incredible things right from their desk. Packing industrial strength into a small space, the FormBox is a powerful, portable learning tool.
Bring STEAM subjects to life: Foster direct, creative engagement with STEAM curricula and allow cost-effective exploration of product design, technologies, manufacturing, business concepts, and beyond.
Turbocharge your 3D printer: Help little inventors pioneer the future of desktop manufacturing. Pair the FormBox with a 3D printer to get multiples in minutes.
Kid-friendly and easy to use: The FormBox enables students to create simple forms out of everyday items, such as potatoes and plasticine. The FormBox is certified for kids aged 8 and up under adult supervision. Kids 12 and over can also use it without an adult. So, you’ll be able to keep them engaged for hours without worrying about health and safety.
Everything you need to get started: The FormBox kit comes with 40 free sheets, casting materials, and three project templates to use across your classrooms. It also includes access to Mayku Teach, Mayku’s online library of 70+ projects, for more guided teaching and learning.
What's in the Box:
- 1 FormBox Machine
- Starter Kit including 3 templates
- Power Supply & Vacuum Connection Tube
- Unlimited access to the Mayku expert team of maker coaches
- Quick Start Manual, Casting Guide, and Form Guide
- Free lifetime access to the Mayku Teach Library
- 2 Sizes of measuring cups for casting
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
- 20 Mayku Form Sheets
- 20 Mayku Cast Sheets
- 1 kg of Mayku Pour
- Casting materials
A vacuum is not included. The vacuum connection tube works well with any vacuum cleaner with a cord under 2,000 watts. Even if your current vacuum adapter is on an angle and doesn't look like it'll fit, it will! Just push it in and it's nice and snug.
If you're looking for Mayku FormBox projects or ideas for adding vacuum forming to a makerspace curriculum, check out our Tips & Tricks blog.
Tech Specs:
- 8 x 8 inch forming area and 5-inch draw depth
- Comes with universal vacuum cleaner adapter
- Large external handles for safe and easy use
- Steel bearings for smooth operation
- Material thickness: 1/64"-1/16"
- 1,000 watt ceramic heater
- Temp: 320-644 °F
Forming:
- Mayku Form Sheets: White, versatile sheets for making objects
- Mayku Cast Sheets: Clear, food-safe sheets for making reusable molds
- Jesmonite
- Chocolate
- Concrete
- Silicone
- Plaster
- Foam
- Jell-o
- Soap
- Wax
- Ice
Casting materials are also available for purchase from your local craft store.
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