Artyfacts: Unique Handmade Gifts and DIY STEM Kits
Hello hello! These are our Artyfacts—products we design and make right here in our Bangalore lab, with all profits funding our non-profit STEM programs.
An overview of our in-house product line, Artyfacts by PCL. We showcase our DIY kits, custom stationery, puzzles, and more. All profits from these sales go directly toward funding our non-profit outreach programs.
Here's a closer look at some of the products in our Artyfacts line. We have accordion books, food-safe stamps, cross-stitch keychain kits, and custom acrylic coasters, all made right here in our lab.
A recap of our first time selling our Artyfacts products at an offline stall. We brought our 3D printer, Savithree, along for live demos and had a great time connecting with the community.
Our DIY paper circuit light-up cards are a perfect blend of art and electronics. These kits, available in our Artyfacts collection, come with everything you need to make a beautiful glowing card for any occasion.
Want to make one of these cool flip-flop cards? We provide free templates and instructions on our YouTube channel. It's a fun paper engineering project for all ages.
Our first STEM challenge, featuring the alien folding card. We provide the template and instructions, and you can share your creation with us for a chance to win a small gift from our lab.
Did you know you can create beautiful mandala patterns using math tables? This video is from our "Make at Home" series, showing how we combine art and math in fun, accessible projects.
About this collection
When you pick up an Artyfact, you aren't just getting a stamp or a custom puzzle. You are directly funding our free STEM outreach programs for schools, because every single rupee of profit from this line goes right back into our community work.
Why We Make Artyfacts
We are a bit of a chaotic bunch at Paper Crane Lab, and we like it that way. We started making our own line of products because we wanted to share the stuff we tinker with, but also because we needed a sustainable way to fund our NGO outreach. When you buy a kit or a custom-engraved stamp, you are helping us train more teachers and run more workshops for kids who might not otherwise get to experience hands-on STEM learning.
What You Will Find Here
Everything in our Artyfacts collection is made in-house using our own machines—we have named our 3D printer Savithree, and she works harder than the rest of us.
- DIY Kits: We have everything from paper circuit light-up cards to automata kits. They come with templates and links to our YouTube tutorials, so you can build them at home.
- Custom Stationery: We take custom orders for laser-engraved rubber stamps, personalized pencil boxes, and scales. Whether it's for return gifts or just branding your own art, we handle the vector prep and etching.
- Laser-Cut Decor: From acrylic coasters to custom puzzles, we use precision laser cutting to create items with that distinct 'burnt edge' finish that makes them feel real and not mass-produced.
How to Get Your Hands on Them
We are based in Indiranagar, Bengaluru. You can drop by our lab to pick up your order or we can have it delivered to you. If you have a wild idea for a custom piece—like a specific design for a stamp or a custom-sized puzzle—just reach out. We love jumping into new projects and figuring out how to make them work.
Paper Crane Lab
Hey, I am Mathura! At Paper Crane Lab, we are a bunch of enthu cutlets who love building things that make people curious. We started making these Artyfacts to fund our non-profit workshops, so you get something cool for yourself while helping us teach more kids.
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