The Forge has a vast array of supplies for your crafting needs. The following are examples of items that can (typically) be found in the makerspace:
Cricut
Please Note: Using the Cricut 3 or 4 requires the patron to have a Cricut Design Space account. To use the equipment, make sure to create a Design Space account before reserving the Cricut Maker. You can create a Design space account at Cricut Design Space.
Once a Cricut Design Space account is created, patrons can use their own device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) or a MFPL Forge laptop.
Users must be 14 years of age or older, or with a parent or adult guardian.
Art Supplies
- Acrylic and watercolor paints
- Paint pens and sticks
- Crayons and markers
- Colored and drawing pencils
- Oil and chalk pastels
Paper Arts/Crafts
- Scrapbooking and cardmaking paper, stickers, and accessories
- Washi tape
- Tissue paper
- Stamps and stamp pads
- Paper trimmers and pattern scissors
- Embossing plates and paper punches
- Paper quilling paper strips and tools
- Origami paper
- Hot glue guns
Fiber and Fabric Arts/Crafts
- Embroidery thread, hoops, and aida cloth
- Fabric scraps
- Felt shapes and odd ‘n’ ends
- Pom-poms
- Ribbon
Jewelry Making Supplies
- Beads – adult and teens/kids
- String and wire
- Tools and findings
Sewing and Textiles
Kids Kart for younger Makers including construction paper, cardstock paper, stencils, emoji markers, colored pencils, crayons, stickers, and more.