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Print three-dimensional objects from your digital designs.

Hardware: Creality Sermoon D3

Please make sure your design is in one of the following file formats: .STL, .OBJ

Project Size:

• 12" length x 10" wide x 12" high maximum
• The project must be able to print in seven hours.

Production Cost: $1.25 per 15 minutes of print time

3D printing cost quotes: Please drop off your 3D design on a USB key. MakerSpace staff will provide an estimate for the cost of the job and then contact you when your project is complete and ready for pickup.

Materials: Filament is provided by BPL. We cannot accommodate requests for specific filament colours, nor can users supply their own.

Learning Links

• BPL 3D Printer Guide
• BPL Presents 3D Printing 101
• Get ready-to-print 3D designs from Thingiverse
• FREE online classes on Tinkercad

Create customized 1.5” buttons. Draw or print your designs at home or in the library. Use the die cutter to punch out your design, and then assemble your button using the button maker. No experience is necessary.

Project Size:

• Button Size: 1.5” Circle
• See the Button Template for cut lines and bleed line recommendations (or the template for multiple buttons)

Materials must be purchased from BPL.

Materials Cost (includes tax):

• Pin-back button: 25 cents/button
• Magnet-back button: 80 cents/button

Learning Links

• BPL Button Maker Guide

Please note: The embroidery machine is currently undergoing maintenance and is unavailable.

Hardware: Janome Memory Craft 550E

Software: Janome Digitizer V5

Embroidery Size: 7.9” x 11” maximum

Production Cost: $2.00/every 5,000 stitches (or part thereof)

We supply embroidery thread in a variety of colours.

You must supply your own fabric for embroidery machine projects. Acceptable fabrics for embroidery machine projects are:

• Natural Fibres (Cotton, Linen, Wool)
• Fine Fabrics (Silk, Satin, Taffeta, Velvet)
• Knit Fabrics
• Synthetic Fabrics (Blends, Rayon, Polyester)
• Denim
• Upholstery

Hardware: HP Designjet T1300

All designs are sent to the printer via USB key. Please ensure your finished design is saved as a PDF.

Project Size: 41.5” width maximum

Materials Cost (includes tax):

• Gloss or Satin Photo Paper = $13.55/foot

Hardware: Epilog Mini Helix 24 - 40w CO2 laser

All designs are sent to the laser cutter using CorelDraw. Please make sure your design is in one of the following file formats:

• For projects requiring cutting: .PDF (vector-based), .CDR, .AI, .DXF, .SVG
• For engraving-only projects: .PDF, .PNG, .JPG

Project Size:

• Cutting bed size: 12" x 24"
• Cutting thickness: 1/4" maximum

Production Cost: $5.00/every 30 minutes of laser cutting time

Materials Cost (includes tax):

• 1/8” Birch Plywood (1' x 2') = $9.75
• 3mm Acrylic: Black, White, and Clear (1' x 2') = $15.00
  • Inventory as of November 17: LOW on Black and White acrylic; OUT OF STOCK: Clear.
• Low Odour Laser Rubber (8.5" x 12") = $35.30
• Mylar (8.5" x 11") = $2.00

You can supply your own materials for our laser cutter if they meet these requirements.

Stitch fabric and other materials with thread.

Hardware: Janome SUV1108

Materials:

• You must supply your own fabric.
• White or black thread is provided free of charge.

Learning Links

• BPL Sewing Machine Guide

Hardware: Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

This vinyl cutter operates similarly to a Cricut® cutting machine, but handles larger cutting projects.

All designs are sent to the laser cutter using CorelDraw. Please make sure your design is in one of the following file formats:

• PDF, .CDR, .AI, .SVG

Project Size: 22" width maximum

Materials must be purchased from BPL. You cannot use your own materials.

Materials Cost (includes tax):

• Black, White, Blue, Copper, Silver = $2.50/foot (length)

Hardware: Roland BN-20 Vinyl Printer

All designs are sent to the laser cutter using CorelDraw. Please make sure your design is in one of the following file formats:

• PDF, .CDR, .AI, .SVG

Project Size: 18" width maximum

Materials must be purchased from BPL. You cannot use your own materials.

Materials Cost (includes tax):

• Printing & Cutting:
  • Permanent Vinyl (Matte or Glossy) = $4.50/foot (length)
  • Static Cling Vinyl (White or Clear) = $4.50/foot (length)
  • Wall Flair Vinyl = $5.50/foot (length)
  • Paper Adhesive Sticker = $5.50/foot (length)
  • Canvas for printing = $8.00/foot (length)
  • Heat Transfer Vinyl for printing = $11.75/foot (length)
  • 50 cents per 12”x12” sheet of cardstock (only for use on the Cricut)