2026-07-27T10:16:59Z https://nostr.ae MakersHourQuestions https://nostr.ae/npub1q3rdl0dcndsq4v0yf7h9ysufvp5xv7vetvvqvrqtrkd7g6xmerxqfsv6fy https://cdn.cupoftea.social/accounts/avatars/113/193/362/106/846/686/original/1b067240dd2347cd.png https://cdn.cupoftea.social/accounts/avatars/113/193/362/106/846/686/original/1b067240dd2347cd.png https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0xcwenual3mnpq49aenyjv76czx928sun3nwr7a7uk2w0nxxecmqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcw4akje Q4 How do you like to promote, or just show off your makes? #MakersHour 2026-07-16T19:36:24Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2ulmq04gjqcjtmfydtlpvqfyjcl7mng7npjunmu9wjhk7fc5medczyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcvxkur9 Ahhh, yes!<br/>I learnt about superglue and perspex on a client&#39;s job!<br/>I then learnt how quickly the proper solvent glue evaporates once opened!<br/><br/>I also had to learn that hardboard needs to be wetted first to make it expand. Then nail it down and let it pull drum tight a it dries.<br/><br/>#MakersHour 2026-07-16T19:31:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsterh96k08sede57j5vte8qfpqgq3k0jtugnsqn6nrsm0q77p9vkqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcehyr4t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8fex24a3m4680u2et6rwfmgsspmurjsh9zpadv70nu7djsp0ul3syw8fmd'>nevent1q…8fmd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Have fun at #EMFcamp.<br/><br/>I have never been, it is all a bit too techy for me (and camping).<br/><br/>#MakersHour 2026-07-16T19:25:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrc5ln0qc2akvj7vmjk6d7pn6a689u94qef69kx9f2dzenudmeqjqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcvav2h3 Q3 What is the most drastic mistake you’ve learned from as part of a making project? #MakersHour 2026-07-16T19:24:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspjxu65zay3d3ftmwrcmtwhg30atfy24letxr0skf36wplc6yt6zczyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcarqvp0 Q2 When do you know you are finished with a make? #MakersHour 2026-07-16T19:12:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs26guw4a8m9axfsfnanzwthkzcxtf025mcqqm94vsxdg66zha6j6szyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcupldp0 Q1 Tell us who you are and what you’ve been doing these last couple of weeks. #MakersHour 2026-07-16T19:00:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqrn7vstrz2p2kjtdvwr0ap2yquh7d77tnhyufxxxw677gpkgvz7qzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcfrv4j5 Here are the questions for tonight, 16th July at 8pm UK time, Tooted every 12 minutes throughout the hour.<br/>Please remember to follow us, and tag #MakersHour.<br/>Thank you.<br/><br/>Q1 Tell us who you are and what you’ve been doing these last couple of weeks. #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q2 When do you know you are finished with a make? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q3 What is the most drastic mistake you’ve learned from as part of a making project? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q4 How do you like to promote, or just show off your makes? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q5 Imagine sentient 1/12th scale dolls have taken over the world. How would you survive, escape, or choose to serve your new overlords? #MakersHour 2026-07-16T09:00:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqws8mx7x4jtt8nh8k0cmdczcet3u4ghuvzg8fgztxt56x0f04eeszyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcdgss8r Due to unforseen family matters, there will not be a MakersHour this week.<br/><br/>We will resume when we can.<br/><br/>Thank you,<br/>Alfred<br/><br/>#MakersHour 2026-06-29T17:35:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8vt4f3u24fyz9kk9ly896j7h2am2swr9h04k9dh5t87vshjqnwfczyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcw32e4w Q5: If you were going to make a whimsy, a retrospective, or a sentimental make for yourself what would you choose? #MakersHour 2026-06-25T19:48:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyre0jsyl7tzxknhcktca07g3dgmhghl47fy3usqsr7klsqqs9nfqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcx58nrl Q4: A dolls house is a big project with many little projects inside it. Do you work with big complex compositions, or is each make a single job? Would you prefer it one way or the other? #MakersHour 2026-06-25T19:36:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv4mnn6as76al9z90fd90q4mezxungqgv67eta8gx9ut5ytwqntlszyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcr5nmjj Q3: Do you ever work in different scales, or proportions? What are the challenges of working with smaller or larger projects? #MakersHour 2026-06-25T19:24:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp32xlramc63hn5qndkft3mtxs0lvh5qgnhm75673nnnhc39dm08czyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcshswsp Q2: What is your favourite medium to work in, and what are its limitations and its advantages? #MakersHour 2026-06-25T19:12:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8ed8cq6vcnxye7x7j9rnmhl628velkymqpapv4e4r8vc8qm6vqlqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcytm4er Q1: Hello, and welcome to #MakersHour, introduce yourself poetically, and let us know what you have been making recently? 2026-06-25T19:00:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs99grxy9wgf3xfn7lfxkryj0uehgzw842mt9xw8cvk7tepcsagkfqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc0hysp9 Q5: Are you a specialist who concentrates on one area or a generalist who puts together different skills? #MakersHour 2026-06-18T19:48:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvx5999t2qxtz2xq2ekrdczmyxx9we3rqqpgwnyz9yspcykp20czszyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvch4z7ah Q4: Do you use any kits, plans, or patterns when you make, or do you start from scratch, or a combination of the two? #MakersHour 2026-06-18T19:36:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2fa3kfrdpy9st4ltc4f5z69acn37up5u2rgc0fzn40gg2q5x5z0qzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcaqczvh Q3: Are there any tastes or smells that you associate with your making, like the smell of solder, leather, or the taste of a good cup of tea or coffee while you work? #MakersHour 2026-06-18T19:24:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxk7yd828jhfu4l3q2pchkt0af3jkzrz5wrqz4qs3wa20x2qf2hvszyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc9pjf86 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw574hldwm4fc8q4m9tzjp2ks95twzuruu8qf6lm3nflnj889pctsl7gyl5'>nevent1q…gyl5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That&#39;s worth knowing.<br/><br/>I have 2.8kWh of Lifpo4 batteries and a 3kW pure sinewave inverter, and I need to introduce them to each other.<br/><br/>#MakersHour 2026-06-18T19:14:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2und484mrknfjwjv3ymrqdpwdgwvqnsulnc49cdngyfvaj8wt7gqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcr56ryu Q2: Is there anything in your making that you find frustrating and wish you could improve, like a tool or technique, and have you been able to do it? #MakersHour 2026-06-18T19:12:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdzq7dn2hy8qsp7pttldmuqhywgs6xzrh3q3e4pzyt7j4ek7pxu2szyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc2xu49q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstyzey6ujry5t9dky0v6z438aqj5q4r77cepzclrpwmq5anqz889q5sjht0'>nevent1q…jht0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I like the idea of the diy solar.<br/><br/>I hope to be doing that again soon!<br/>The Ecoflow sounds good, it might be something I should invest in.<br/><br/>#MakersHour 2026-06-18T19:09:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0624yxm6mmf4l8jydfx3fatp0ww73frx04cap066g9ugaqdxj4lqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcsyrczs Q1: Introduce yourself tell us what you have made this week, and if you haven’t made anything what have you been thinking about making? #MakersHour 2026-06-18T19:00:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx7ev6c09t0r64wysq6lc38s3d2d09ghh4xm0hpdsyj6m2qwtn37qzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc5c3sut One hour to #MakersHour! Just one hour to tonight&#39;s Makers Hour folks. 2026-06-18T18:00:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswe9s9g94ymk88d9r35q4zq8mene3s7jht8k9976v46ycn27zv7ygzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcw3nnyk Thank you all for joining in with tonight&#39;s MakersHour.<br/>It has been fun and I hope that one day you all have your ideal jobs and time away on a deserted island to enjoy the uninterupted making.<br/><br/>See you all next week!<br/>xx<br/><br/>#MakersHour 2026-06-11T20:07:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxe9ap88jgwnzdccupqphxzd8rsmdu2kw8e3rj0m7k2634n5szqqgzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcy38da2 Here are the questions for Thursday, 28th May at 8pm UK time, Tooted every 12 minutes throughout the hour.<br/>Please remember to follow us, and tag #MakersHour.<br/>Thank you.<br/><br/>Q1: Hi all, what have you been making this week? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q2: What tips do you have to stay focussed on projects? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q3: With summer holidays, what are the best maker related things/events to visit? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q4: I&#39;m struggling through multiple unfinished builds, what are your tips for finishing those problem builds? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q5: What&#39;s your plan of action for the possible dystopian future on our doorstep? #MakersHour 2026-05-25T09:00:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs83l6hs6hayjmgunwzysx9hsncfgregys987muvs0wd30usg8396czyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc3jwuvk Q3 What’s your response when people ask you where you get your ideas from? #MakersHour 2026-05-21T19:24:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsykzl4y8mwgz3ljurn6mj9jtnuamgvj9gekgljs2s32p5qeynnl9gzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvctjkzrw Q2 What tips or techniques do you use to allow yourself time to explore, play and experiment as part of your making? #MakersHour 2026-05-21T19:12:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst3tlg8j79hl4vnaa6enqv92q57qql5rgdxed7thegs5u86vx5cuqzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcysvzu2 Q1 Hello! Who are you, and what are you making? #MakersHour 2026-05-21T19:00:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyry7zpdkvun6lu527uk6jug0qqn5r7rfje7v5qnj2tfp45xasznczyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcgat95h Here are the questions for tonight, 21st May at 8pm UK time, Tooted every 12 minutes throughout the hour.<br/>Please remember to follow us, and tag #MakersHour.<br/>Thank you.<br/><br/>Q1 Hello! Who are you, and what are you making? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q2 What tips or techniques do you use to allow yourself time to explore, play and experiment as part of your making? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q3 What’s your response when people ask you where you get your ideas from? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q4 Have you ever shown someone one of your makes and had a truly unexpected response from that person? #MakersHour<br/><br/>Q5 How do you tackle waste in your making? Both in terms of the waste you produce in order to make, and making things out of other people’s waste. #MakersHour 2026-05-21T09:00:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstjru5q4gnv366khnn3d93mmeflxgfhuw6em88xthmt3p8gas0c0gzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc36hrzs Q5 What is your &#39;go to&#39; motivation food? If home cooked, we need also the recipe!<br/><br/>#MakersHour 2026-05-07T19:48:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr57260e0plwstytyv7kjvpz6j8fp74us34j9c0es2mxaefvgfqqgzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvce8y4e4 Q4 How much does the desire to help other people, and solve meaningful problems, affect your motivation?<br/>#MakersHour 2026-05-07T19:36:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2yy352qygakg49dc29uqgehhesprpjmjnwtmsk6ggkj42etrx20szyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcgqgpnw Q3 If you were to ‘motivate’ your art or creation would it be on land, sea, air, or space and how would it be propelled?<br/>#MakersHour 2026-05-07T19:24:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrhxjxefpy7nq0ep0xw6m3kgt0ssluhkfvskfdyuwpcu9q6ngn53czyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcmvjd3j Q2 We’ve talked about how you motivate yourself…but how would you help a demotivated Maker friend?<br/>#MakersHour 2026-05-07T19:12:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg63wrjxg7es6g7m9lvpf9nwhzcw9745yc0zx4q96mlsfztjve75szyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcw2dm3g Q1 Hello! Tell us who you are and what’s motivated you this week.<br/>#MakersHour 2026-05-07T19:00:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs06vmkvlzkg7u3epdwjqk4xpztqag6447mxt4tfyefaq7wz9ka82gzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcm0nn9q Q5: Tell us about a mundane project you have started, that developed into something surprisingly more fun than expected. #MakersHour 2026-02-26T20:48:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv79paf97ren7eggp02lnhq0yt3fcadquf7k7d0kt2haax3rrt6pszyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcwl7w36 Q4 What&#39;s the oldest tool you own? Approximately how old, and where did it come from? #MakersHour 2025-10-16T19:36:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9enpma8szfl8ces2fg2rv55yu7cnmjaf906zucq2uqu44550m7dszyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc2m9jg7 Q2: Do you get happy accidents? Where something went wrong while making, but it actually produced something unexpected yet good/cool/pretty? <br/>#MakersHour 2025-10-02T19:12:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2xh8ch6yfjrpuj0q3vtg47x67k28pclszzyv6dt8hq4mdwhcc45czyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcsdyhaf Q1: Hello fellow makers how’s your making week been? Any pictures?<br/>#MakersHour<br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1u95r6d9tv63pm0j8ua5es7mzlw7xra62xchhzy0rtknx5pa58jtsa08f2d" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>makershour group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1u95…8f2d</span>)</a></span> 2025-06-12T19:00:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvsgv7snhcghl6mw42jju8szs9wll6ajm04l5s96ne2l4etvr48nszyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcjecj9c Q3. Scottish police once advised people to have an emergency ‘Grab Bag’! What’s in your personal &#39;Maker related’ emergency grab bag! #MakersHour 2025-01-09T20:24:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx8h4t5y4pgl85geucmpc0esn5peut3wvlf43mge9cfztlw2vdt3gzyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvcrpvnu6 Q2. Spread lurve!<br/>Recommend a creative artist/maker you follow on the Fediverse.<br/>Aha! But ‘not’ someone who takes part in #MakersHour! 2025-01-09T20:12:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx9f8t894n7amwxq5hrrfq7t627p3mwp9t7fmqlweyx0j9zz4jj5szyqzydhaahzdkqz43u386u5jr39sxsenen9d3spsvpvwehergm0yvc54ngcr Q3 #MakersHour: What are you looking forward to creating or making in the coming year? This could be a personal or professional project. 2025-01-02T20:23:59Z