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Makerspace Staff Guide

What to know when you staff a makerspace desk

Free Materials and Consumables in the Makerspace

PPLD offers patrons a certain number of supplies for free when they visit a library makerspace. Whether they want to engrave a family photo on the laser cutter, 3D print a replacement part for their vacuum cleaner, or just learn how to use an embroidery machine, there will be materials available for them to use to test out designs and explore the space.  

In every session, patrons have access to: 

  • $1 worth (20 grams) of 3D printing.*  

  • 1 piece of wood for the laser cutter (6” x 12” x 1/8"). 

  • 10 buttons for the button maker. 

  • 1 piece of wood for the CNC (5" x 7" x 1/4"). 

  • 2 sheets of embroidery backing for the embroidery machine. 

  • 1 sheet of vinyl and cardstock for the Silhouette Cameo or Curio die cutters (12" x 12"). 

*This amount is calculated from the standard $0.05 per gram rate for printing. Anything over that amount will be charged at the usual $0.05 per gram rate. 

Machine Free Each Session Cost After Using Free Materials
3D Printer $1 (or 20g) $0.05/gram
Laser Cutter 1 piece of wood Not for sale
CNC 1 piece of wood Not for sale
Die Cutters 1 sheet of vinyl $0.50/sheet
Die Cutters 1 sheet of cardstock $0.10/sheet
Embroidery Machine 2 sheets of backing $0.10/sheet
Button Maker 10 buttons $0.10/button

 

Consumables sales are recorded in WorkFlows in the Billing section under the "MAKERSPACE" category. 

Consumables Purchasing

Consumable purchasing is primarily done by Creative Services. If you notice low stock of a consumable, please email Sarah Holland (sholland@ppld.org) and CC the makerspace librarian for your space (if applicable).

For 3D printer filament, we try to keep black, white, gray, and a few other color options in stock for both PLA and PETG. If patrons request specific colors, include that in your email and we will try to include them in the next order if possible.