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Marston Makerspace George A. Smathers Libraries
spring break update

Open Lab Resources

These items are available on a walk-in basis during Open Lab:

  • Scissors, rulers, paper cutters, hole punchers, tapes, glues, hot glue guns, pencil sharpener, watercolor markers, sharpies, colored pencils, gel pens, rubber bands, zip ties, twine, construction paper
  • Dremel rotary tool, power drill, drill bits, oscillating tool, heat gun, sandpaper, screwdrivers, hammers, mallets, pliers, wrenches, hacksaw, tape measures, levels, utility knives, precision knives, wire cutters, clamps, vises, hex keys, file set, deburring tool
  • Soldering stations, fume extractor, digital calipers, multimeter, oscilloscope, bench power supply, precision screwdrivers, assorted electronics components
  • PPE: first aid kits, cut-resistant gloves, disposable nitrile gloves, dust masks, safety glasses & goggles
  • Janome HD-1000 and Sparrow 15 sewing machines, Brother SE400 and SE2000 computerized sewing & embroidery machines, Juki MO654DE serger
  • Sewing notions and supplies: thread, straight pins, safety pins, quilt clips, seam rippers, seam gauges, measuring tapes, tailors chalk, scrap fabric, zippers, buttons, iron-on repair patches, fusible bonding tape, hand-sewing needles
  • Cutting mats, cutting rulers, t-shirt ruler, rotary cutters
  • Standard and mini irons, ironing boards and mats, handheld steamer
  • Silhouette Cameo 3 and 5 cutting machines with sticky cutting mats, weeding tools, light board, transfer tape, and limited materials (adhesive vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, static cling vinyl, cardstock, etc.)
  • Multiple heat presses for t-shirts, bags, mousepads, laptop sleeves, mugs, and tumblers
  • Sawgrass sublimation printer
  • 1.25-inch and 2.25-inch round punch cutters and button presses (more info)
  • Reuse materials such as cardboard, foam, packing materials, and empty 3D filament spools
  • Leatherworking kit, woodburning kit, LEGO, Perler beads, embroidery floss, hair dryer, wig stands, and more!
  • 3D filament dryer
  • Crafts-only toaster oven

Please coordinate with us in advance if you would like to use our:

  • Tormach xsTech CNC router
  • OMTech desktop diode laser cutter/engraver

How will YOU make?

Sewing & Embroidery

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A machine embroidery project, embroidering blackberry leaves on a maroon capelet.

Hand & Power Tools

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The tool corner of Marston Makerspace with a variety of hand tools organized on the wall.

Soldering & Electronics

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Students at work at the Marston Makerspace soldering and electronics workstation.

Craft Cutting Machines

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Silhouette Cameo 3 cutting heat transfer vinyl for a custom t-shirt.

Heat Presses

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A pink heat press in use at Marston Makerspace.

Custom T-Shirts

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A custom t-shirt on the heat press, using heat transfer vinyl cut on the Silhouette Cameo.

Custom Stickers

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Customs stickers for a student organization being cut on the Silhouette Cameo.

Knit & Crochet

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A green crochet sweater pinned to a blocking mat after being steamed.

Dye Sublimation

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A dye-sublimated mousepad with a photo of the facade of Smathers Library.

Books & Software

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DIY and creative books on display.

Laser Cutting & Engraving

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The letter "R" being laser-cut from thick cardstock.

Desktop CNC Router

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Tormach xsTECH router desktop CNC machine in use at Marston Makerspace.