1. Identify the need to invent, design, fabricate, build, repurpose, repair, or create a new derivative of some “thing” in order to express an idea or emotion, to solve a problem, and/or teach a concept
2. Analyze the idea, question, and/or problem
4. Operate safely
5. Assess the appropriateness of tools and materials
6. Produce prototypes
CSM Maker Competencies are based on Maker Competencies/Maker Literacies at University of Texas, Arlington. The full list is available here.
The Art and Craft of Making Jewelry: A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques by 
The Art of LEGO Design: Creative Ways to Build Amazing Models by 
The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes by 
Careers for Crafty People and Other Dexterous Types, 3rd Edition by 
Carpinteria en Obra Negra y Estructura by 
Design, Make, Play: Growing the Next Generation of STEM Innovators by 
The Encyclopedia of Sculpting Techniques by 
Foxfire 3: Animal Care, Banjos and Dulcimers, Hide Tanning, Summer and Fall Wild Plant Foods, Butter Churns, Ginseng, and Still More Affairs of Plain Living by 
Innovation Generation: How to Produce Creative and Useful Scientific Ideas by 
The Integral Urban House: Self-Reliant Living in the City by 
The Makerspace Workbench: Tools, Technologies, and Techniques for Making by 
Making Things See: 3D vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot by 
New Earrings: 500+ Designs from Around the Worl by 
Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred: Seriously Geeky Stuff to Make With Your Kids by 
Success with STEM: Ideas for the Classroom, STEM clubs and Beyond by 
The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition by 
