Idea Lab Equipment

Create three-dimensional objects using 3D modeling software. Learn more on our 3D Printing Maker Guide.

Related Fees:

3D Filament

• PLA.............$0.10 per gram
• PLA PRO....$0.15 per gram
• PVA............$0.25 per gram

Certification Class

To use the 3D printers you must complete our Learn to 3D Print class. You can take the class online here.

Submit a Print

To submit a 3D print job after having taken the Learn to 3D Print class, please use our Submission Form.

What can you make?

• Cookie Cutters, Keychains, Ornaments
• Models, Figures
• Containers, Organizers, Stands

The Idea Lab design computers can be reserved for one hour time slots. Each computer has a variety of creative software to help you with your next project. 

Software:

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Cura
• Audacity
• Blender
• HP Click
• MediBang Paint
• Sculptris
• VinylMaster
• Microsoft Office 2016

Related Fees:

Printing

• $.10 a page for black and white
• $.25 a page for color

What You'll Need:

You need a flash drive to save your work, or an email account to send it to.

What can you make?

• Edit video, music, and photos
• Create websites, signs, etc
• Design 3D printed objects

Cricut Maker gives you the freedom to make everything from paper crafts and iron-ons to vinyl decals using a free software. Learn more on our Cricut Maker Guide.

Related Fees:

• Vinyl................................$0.50 per 12"x12" sheet
• Heat Transfer Vinyl…….$1.00 per 12"x12" sheet
• Transfer Sheets.............$1.00 per 12"x12" sheet
• Cardstock......................$0.25 per 8.5"x11" sheet

What You'll Need:

A Cricut Design Space account or a valid email to create an account.

What can you make?

• Stickers
• Iron on Decals
• Greeting Cards
• Stencils

Our large format printer will print high quality, large format prints up to 36 inches by 72 inches in size using easy to learn HP Click software.

Related Fees:

Price, before tax, is determined by the length of print. The width of paper used for any print is always 36”.

• 0-12” $5.00
• 13-24” $10.00
• 25-36” $15.00
• 37-48” $20.00
• 49-60” $25.00
• 61-72” $30.00

What You'll Need:

A file saved as one of the following formats: JPEG, PDF, TIFF or HP-GL/2

What can you make?

• Posters
• Banners
• Maps

Bring fabric to life with our two Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines.

What You'll Need:

Bring any thread, fabrics, notions, and patterns that you’ll need for your project.

What can you make?

• Pillows, Blankets, Quilts
• Clothing, Accessories
• Bags, Pouches

Make molds fast with our Mayku Vacuum Former. It works well with 3D printed objects to create prototypes for your next idea.

Related Fees:

• $1.00 per 9 1/2" X 9 1/2" sheet

What can you make?

• Molds for chocolate, resin, soap or plaster.

Make a button to market a brand, promote a cause, or show off your own creativity. Button size: 2 1/4"

Related Fees:

• Buttons………..............$0.25 per button
• Black & White pages....$0.10 per page
• Color pages..................$0.25 per page

Protect your documents or preserve a memory with our laminator. 

Related Fees:

• Lamination Pouch...........$1.00 per pouch 
• Printing Black & White....$0.10 per page
• Printing Color pages.......$0.25 per page

Maker Kits are items and projects you can check out and take home with you. We currently have the following Maker Kits available: