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Home > For Makers and Crafters > The Shop > About Open Lab and Shop Use

About Open Lab and Shop Use

Open Lab is a great time to work on personal or collaborative projects, get feedback, or try something new. 

Need help with a design, or want to learn to use a new tool? Library staff are available during Open Lab hours to answer questions and to offer help. Participation in Open Lab requires an active Library card, and a completed Maker User Agreement. Makers must be nine or older to attend Open Lab.

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Reservations Recommended For:

Link to 3D Scanner reservations.

3D Scanners

Link to audiovisual digitization reservations.

Audiovisual Digitization

Link to embroidery machine and serger reservations.

Embroidery Machine and Serger

Glass Kiln

Glass Kiln

Link to glowforge laser cutter reservations.

Glowforge Laser Cutters

Glowforge Lasercutter requires certification and is restricted to Makers age 18+

  1. Take a certification class.
  2. Make an online reservation to use the Glowforge.

3D Printers are Run by Library Staff Only

  • Submit a 3D Printing request to Library staff.
  • Make an appointment for 3D Printing consultationwith Library staff.

Open Lab Equipment

3D Printers

  • Lulzbot Taz 6
  • Prusa MK4
  • Formlabs Form 4 Resin Printer

3D Scanner

  • Revopoint POP 3 Handheld Scanner
  • Structure Sensor Scanner

Arts and Crafts

  • Button Makers, sizes 1" [template PDF], 1.75" [template PDF], and 2.25" [template PDF]
  • Build-a-Button - Software
  • Silhouette CAMEO 3 - Vinyl Cutter
  • Vinyl Heat Press
  • Logan 350 Mat Cutter
  • Jewelry Making and Repair Supplies
  • Laminator

Audiovisual Digitization

  • ClearClick Video to Digital Converter - VHS and Beta
  • Epson Perfection V600 Flatbed Scanner - Photos, film, and slides
  • Epson FastFoto 680W - Photo Scanner
  • Wolverine Data Film2Digital MovieMaker-PRO - 8mm and Super 8 Converter
  • ION Audio Classic LP | 3-Speed USB Conversion Turntable - Vinyl

Laser Cutter

  • Glowforge -
    • Requires a certification class
    • After certification, Makers should make an online reservation.

Glass

  • Glass Cutting Tools
  • Glass Grinder
  • Fuseworks Craft Glass Fusion Kiln:
    • Requires a Certification Class
    • Makers should make an online reservation

Sewing and Embroidery

  • Brother CS6000i - Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine
  • Brother CS7000i - Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine
  • Brother PE800 - Embroidery Machine
  • Brother PE900 - Embroidery Machine
  • Brother 1034D Serger
  • SINGER® 14HD854 Heavy Duty Serger
  • SINGER® Heavy Duty 6800C Sewing Machine
  • Hatch Embroidery Digitizer
  • Dress Forms - Size Small through Large

Tools

  • Bike pump and rack
  • Cordless drills
  • Dremel
  • Hand tools
  • Soldering irons
  • Leather working tools
  • Alturn 100w Plastic Welder

Consumables Price List

  • 3D Printing - $0.05/gram
  • Resin Printing - $0.15 per mL
  • Button Makers -
    • $0.15/button
    • Printed Sheet of Button Designs: $1.00
  • Cameo Cutter -
    • Adhesive Vinyl: $0.50/sheet
    • Heat Transfer Vinyl: $0.75/sheet
  • Laminator - Laminating film:
    • $0.25/small pouch
    • $0.50/large pouch
  • Glass -
    • Kiln Sheet: $1.00 per sheet
    • Glass: Recommended places to purchase glass can be found in our technology guides
  • Glowforge - Patrons must provide own materials
  • Sewing / Embroidery Machine - Patrons must provide own fabric and thread

Regular Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 12 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 12 - 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

The Shop is the Library's makerspace at Central Library, where people and ideas connect.
Come in and explore...
The Shop is a collaborative, participatory and inclusive learning environment.

Bring your ideas and your imagination... We are devoted to fostering a supportive community where Library patrons can experiment, play and think outside the box. What will you create?

Technology and equipment in The Shop are made possible in part by the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.

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