> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.malamaker.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.malamaker.org/master.md). # Home ## The Highlights {% content-ref url="/pages/Xw92NF9K0iTdpFlwnVJs" %} [Death Racer](/projects/hobby/death-racer.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/4YZEbE8VHeQ2hRLZ1byY" %} [Toys](/projects/toys.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/-MbUC5sATVGYGsOUfxIa" %} [Among Us (Live Action Play)](/projects/games/among-us-live-action-play.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/J22czFz04LwablU9aUWP" %} [NYC Sewer Scene](/projects/scene-builds/nyc-sewer-scene.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Halloween Highlights {% content-ref url="/pages/uzJg0D3qVdScBP1D97td" %} [Foam Tattooing (Graphics Transfer)](/projects/halloween/decor/foam-tattooing-graphics-transfer.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/-Migv68q\_IaQGLD7YoQS" %} [Wrought Iron Fencing](/projects/halloween/decor/fencing.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/-MGYghRqIDmdkyHjYapQ" %} [Fogger Hacks](/projects/halloween/fogger-hacks.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/-MfNx-QwW27pglqRqVUb" %} [Tombstones](/projects/halloween/tombstones.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/-MGz2Y-OQRNRN8mYkGue" %} [Pumpkin Carving](/projects/halloween/pumpkin-carving.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Become a Supporter Every little bit helps to share what I do with the world... plus it is not cheap :fearful: (psst... don't tell me wife). The more support I have the easier it is to provide more content and projects for you to enjoy. The best way to support my work is to buy my product on the [Maker86 Industries web store](https://maker86.com/shop/ols/all?sortOption=descend_by_popularity). Not only are you supporting me but you are supporting the life saving research and treatment provided by St Jude Children's Research Hospital. See '[About Me](#about-me)' for why I support St Jude so heavily. ## The MalaMaker Haunt Come check out the Haunted Graveyard from October 1 - October 31 ([Google Maps Location](https://goo.gl/maps/nePdPagfZHazHdSn6)) ![](/files/leCrn0Lmwh7uxogUHYXC) ## About Me ### **Hello World...I am Joshua "MalaMaker" Malavolti.** I am a maker through and through. By day I am a lead Identity and Access Management software developer for a Fortune 100 company. In my personal life I build things in all kinds of different mediums from fabrication, metalworking, machining, woodworking, plastics, resins, silicons, upholstery, sewing, anodizing, electronics, and programming / scripting.
August 2019 with my wife Angie (10th Wedding Anniversary)
In the world of Making and STEAM, I have never met a challenge that I haven't at least considered. Building things is my life... that is what makes me love doing my day job... I plan and build things just with computers. Since I was a little kid I have been in a garage or shop building stuff. ![Me at age 15](/files/-MG0wj1NkjJyOngz6Bri) There was a time in my life in my early teen years that due to health reasons I couldn't physically build things like I was use to and that is when I discovered a way to build things through computer programming and scripting. ![My wife and kids (Jimmy and Nate) sending me off on the St Jude Memphis to Peoria Run.](/files/-MG0xKDTFo0DGEWtr5iN) Surviving Cancer (Finished Treatment October 2001), I have lived my life meeting challenges head on! Life is too short to not enjoy it, learn from it and give back! I live my personal and hobby that way. In my personal life I give back to St Jude Children's Research Hospital by Raising money and participating in the St Jude Memphis to Peoria Run... yes Memphis, TN to Peoria, IL. As of 2021, I have done the run for 19 years and have raised over $112,800. But... Not only do I run but I also contribute my skills to keep the runners safe. ![St Jude M2P Run Chase Vehicle w/ Custom Safety System by MalaMaker](/files/-MGZSjTR3XhmOSR1U_rZ) In my hobby life just like in my personal life no medium is considered out of reach. If there is something I want to do and requires a new skill, I figure out how to learn and make the project happen, and share the knowledge. This has led me to learn a vast array of things over the years. Some of the mediums/tools for making I have used or worked with are... * Metal Working (Welding, Cutting, Fabrication) * Aluminum Anodizing * CNC Machining / Cutting (Woods, Plastics, Fabrics, Metals) * 3D Printing * Silicone Casting * Resin Casting * Aluminum / Brass Casting * PCB Design / Soldering / Microprocessor Programming * Electrical * Vacuum Forming * Powder Coating * Concrete Creations (Countertops and Furniture) * Woodworking * Sewing (Fabrics and upholstery) * 3D Parametric Design * Animatronics, Special Effects and Mechatronics * Audio, Lighting and Video * Coding / Programming / Server DevOps (C, C++, Python, Java, C#, Bash, and many many more) ![Midwest RepRap Festival 2019 with Jared Malavolti and Gino Corrales-Delgado](/files/-MG1A1kZ4hlRcKhCYGZF) ## Links Maker86 Industries: Twitter (@malamaker86): \ YouTube Channel (malamaker86): [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnY9Lne45dkrFTWAH8Tr8FA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnY9Lne45dkrFTWAH8Tr8FA/videos)\ \ Cults3D: \ Thingiverse: \ Youmagine: \ \ GitHub: \ \ Etsy Store: \ (Etsy Store Coupon Code10% off $50 or more coupon... "10PERCOFFORDER") ### Archive Links YouTube Channel (lwpsdj): \ YouTube Channel (jjmalavolti):