Button Makers & Other Craft Presses

Create your own buttons, refrigerator magnets, or graphic t-shirts. You can also try your hand at print making or binding your own book.

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Button Makers

We have three button makers available in the Makerspace, one for buttons measuring 1.25”, another for buttons measuring 2.25”, and one for buttons measuring 3.0″.

The 3.0″ button maker can make buttons from photo paper or cardstock. The other button makers can only use regular copy paper.

You do not need to make a reservation to use the Button Maker. If you would like to use the machine, stop by the Makerspace during Staffed Hours and staff will help you. If you stop by to use the Button Maker during a time when the Makerspace is not staffed, please check with the Adult Information Desk.

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You can bring in your own designs to use in our button machines or use some of the designs we have available in the Makerspace.

All designs need to be on regular copy paper. Cardstock and photo paper cannot be used as they will jam the machine.

Buttons are 25¢ each.

Click here to browse a variety of templates for making buttons.

 

Magnet Maker

We have a Magnet Maker available in the Makerspace. The Magnet Maker makes 2” x 3” magnets.

You can use the materials we have in the library to create your magnets or make your own designs and bring them in.

All designs need to be on regular copy paper. Cardstock and photo paper cannot be used as they will jam the machine.

You do not need to make a reservation to use the Magnet Maker. If you would like to use the machine, stop by the Makerspace during Staffed Hours and staff will help you. If you stop by to use the Magnet Maker during a time when the Makerspace is not staffed, please check with the Adult Information Desk.

Magnets are 50¢ each.

Click here to browse a variety of templates for making magnets. You can also use the button templates for magnets.

 

Heat Presses

Red – Training required for use.

The library has two heat presses available for use, a 15” x 15” Heat Press Nation Swing Away Heat Press and a 16” x 20” Hotrotonix Clamshell Heat Press.

If you would like to use the heat press, you can come during our Staffed Hours @ the Makerspace. Check our events calendar for upcoming availability.

 Heat presses may only be used when a Library Staff member is present.

 

Additional Equipment Kits

Woodzilla Printing Press

Explore printmaking with our new Woodzilla Printing Press Kit. Use the press and the other tools provided to make beautiful prints. Patrons need to bring their own paper, ink, and linocuts or stamps. This kit is for Adults or Youth with Adult Supervision only.
Book Binding

Make your own personalized spiral bound journal, diary, notebook, photo-journal, cookbook, training manual, and more. Patrons need to bring their own materials. This kit is for Adults or Youth with Adult Supervision only.