Makerspace

The AKEY DIY Auto Heat Press is 15x15inch large format sublimation heat transfer machine for professional printing. This automatic heat press machine features an auto-open/release, heats up fast and evenly. Experience high-efficiency printing with our auto heat press machine, perfect for large format sublimation tasks. Once the pressing is complete, the machine gently releases the item, and no more burned projects when you're away awhile.

Featuring user-friendly controls and a clear digital display, this heat press machine is incredibly easy to use. The adjustable design accommodates a variety of tumbler sizes and shapes. It's the perfect cup sublimation heat press for achieving flawless results.

Print a wide variety of objects on our Bambu Lab X1C 3D printer with Automatic Material System that will print freely in multiple colors.  We currently have the capacity to print 4 colors of PLA filament in one job.

3D Design Tools / Model Libraries

• Tinkercad - free 3D design app

• Makerworld - downloadable 3D objects

• Printables - downloadable 3D objects

• Thingiverse - downloadable 3D objects

The cost to print is $1 plus $0.05/gram of material. Completed items can be picked up at the front desk. Payment is due upon the pickup of your item.

If you'd like something 3D printed, please attach your file (.stl or .gcode only) to an email at the link below, including color choice(s). A Makerspace Librarian will respond with an estimate of price and completion time within 48 hours.

The Brother ColAura sticker printer is coupled with easy to use software that lets you design and instantly print 1 or 2 inch full-color stickers.

Bring your embroidery to the next level! Create dazzling embroidery designs with a 5” x 7” embroidery field and see them on screen with the large color touch display screen. The PE800 features 138 built-in designs including 10 frame designs and 11 built-in fonts. Use the design editing features to customize your project.

*Requires an orientation prior to use.

Digitize paper photographs and documents in varying item sizes. Scans up to 30 items per minute. Automatic feeder to handle batches of items. Scans items at up to 1200 dpi.

High quality color printing on 20# bond paper in 2 sizes. Posters must be submitted as PDF files.

• 18" x 24" - $3

• 24" x 36" - $5

If you'd like a poster printed, please attach your file (.pdf only) to an email at the link below. Include the desired poster size in the message body. Please allow up to 48 hours for your poster(s) to be printed.  You will receive an email when they are completed, and you can pick up your poster(s) from the front circulation desk. Payment is due upon pickup of your item.

The Cricut HeatPress 2 is used for the easy transfer of vinyl, iron-ons, and infusible ink to fabric for a variety of projects.

Cricut machines cut a hundred different materials – everything from the most popular craft materials like cardstock, vinyl, and iron-on to specialty materials like glittery paper, polished foils, and bonded fabric.

Digitize video from a VCR, camcorder, and other analogue video sources. Includes an easy to use walk-through guide.

Get the precise color and detail you need to digitally archive all your physical images. 6400 dpi resolution, a 4.0 Dmax and an innovative dual-lens scanning system ensure extraordinary results whether scanning slides, negatives, medium- or large-format film. Includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 for editing photos.

This lightweight printer delivers beautiful borderless, smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant 4" x 6" photos. Photo paper (4x6) may be purchased from the front desk.

Glowforge Plus uses a beam of light the width of a human hair to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials like wood, leather, acrylic, and more. Includes a subscription to Glowforge Premium.

* Requires an orientation prior to use.

** Patrons under the age of 18 wanting to use the Glowforge must be accompanied by an adult that has completed the safety and training session.

Quickly transfers music from tapes to MP3 format. This station also includes CD burning software.

Transfer music from vinyl records to MP3 format. Plays 33 and 45 RPM records.

The Magnasonic FS81 is a super 8/8mm film-to-video scanner that digitizes old film into digital MP4 files. Scan 3”, 5”, and 7” film reels quickly and easily. View as you scan on the built-in 2.3-inch LCD display.

Note: This scans video only, no sound.

Create custom plastic molds of everyday objects with this vacuum forming machine. Great for clay, chocolate, resin pouring, and more!

*Casting sheets available for $1 each at the adult reference desk.

Protect your documents with this easy to use laminator. Cost: $0.25 per page.

The Sawgrass 500 with VersiFlex inks revolutionizes customization with its groundbreaking ink and self-weeding paper system, allowing you to print on virtually any surface—white/light-colored fabrics, wood, ceramics, slate, and more. Designed for vibrant, true-to-life colors with a soft, lightweight feel, VersiFlex eliminates the need for multiple machines and complex pre-treatment processes, making high-quality printing easier and more cost-effective. Plus, it’s fully sublimation-compatible, giving you the flexibility to expand your product offerings effortlessly.

• VersiFlex inks and paper will work on natural fibers, nylon, canvas, silk, satin, stone, uncoated wood & more.

• Sublimation paper also works in the Sawgrass 500 - can be used on polyester (soft & hard), metal plates, fiberglass, plaques, hard boards, mouse pads, glass, ceramic mugs, ceramic tiles

Our button maker includes all the supplies needed to create quality pin-back buttons from print images in 1.25 in. and 2.25 in. sizes. Supplies can be purchased at the Circulation Desk (4 buttons for $1)

• 1.25 inch Button Template PDF

• 2.25 inch Button Template PDF

The Toshiba VHS recorder can be used with the Elgato Video Capture to easily digitize your VHS tapes.