kit and equipment library

Get started tinkering, dabbling and making with our kits.

meet our community equipment

Ignite Studio also offers a variety of equipment that can be checked out and used in our space. You must be 13+ years of age, or accompanied by an adult, to use our community equipment. Equipment is available by appointment.
Click here to make a reservation.

design

Ignite offers a RISO SF9450-EIIU machine with eight vibrant ink colors, in addition to black. Create vivid and eco-friendly paper products like posters, art prints, cards, calendars, and more. Artists love Riso for its affordability and experimental nature. Come try it out in a workshop or 1:1 training and discover your love for printmaking!

Risograph Printer in Ignite Studio

sew

Ignite offers the following Sewing Machines for patron use: two Singer HD500 (Heavy Duty) , one Brother XR9550PRW (Beginner), one Brother XM2701 (Beginner), two Brother 1034D (Serger). Scrap fabrics, threads and notions are available for use in the studio as well.

How to Use a Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine

How to Use a Brother Basic Sewing Machine – Step-by-Step Tutorial

 
woman using sewing machine

click

Ignite offers laptops for check out to use with various equipment throughout our space. Each is preloaded with software to help you on your maker journey. Take a certification course, watch a video tutorial, and get started creating!

Young man smiling while using laptop

cut

Ignite Studio has a Cricut Maker and a Cricut Maker 3 available for checkout and use. Cut vinyl, paper or fabric for a variety of projects. We recommend that patrons also check out a laptop (pre-loaded with software) to operate either of these machines and to access a variety of tutorials.

 
colorful fabric cut into pentagons

personalize

Ignite offers two sublimation printers, a heat press clam shell, and a mug press. Create personalized mugs, cups, tumblers, shirts, magnets, and more. We sell sublimation paper, as well as a limited supply of sublimation blanks. Patrons are welcome to purchase in Ignite or bring their own supplies.

Sublimation printer in Ignite Studio

explore

Check out a range of other equipment available in Ignite:

  • Fellowes Saturn 3i 125 Laminator
  • Epson Fast Foto FF-680W Photo Scanner
  • Wacom tablet for use in any software for digital art, photo-editing and animation.

Visit the Service Desk in Ignite Studio to access these items and more!

 
close up of an EPSON printer

check out our kits

Each kit has all the supplies and a few resources to get started on a variety of projects. Check one out, use it in our space and check it back in before you leave. You must be 13+ years old to check out a kit. Kits in our Kit Library are available on a first come, first serve basis. See all available kits below.

Two boys using a kit in Ignite Studio with Duct tape and paper towel holders

Kits For Adults

Acrylic Paint Pen
Alcohol Inks
Alcohol Markers
Bookbinding
Button Maker
Charcoal Drawing
Embroidery
Gouache
Graphite Pencils
Knitting & Crochet
Macrame
Micro:bit Coding
Needle Felting
Pop Up Cards
Paper Making
Pyrography
Screen Printing
Watercolor Pencils

Kits For Kids

Bead Buddies
Botley The Coding Robot
Bot Maze
Calligraphy
Clay Handbuilding
Drawing
Drawing Tablet
Friendship Bracelets
Hand Sewing
Knitting and Crochet
Maker Craft
Paper Person
Squishy Circuits
Spirograph Jr.
Stamping
Stop Motion Animation
Zoetrope

maker kit tutorials

Getting Started with Crochet: Part 2

Getting Started with Crochet: Part 2

by Kate H. This post is a continuation of our Beginning Crochet Series. To review the first installment, please visit Getting Started with Crochet: Part I. Foundation Chain A foundation chain is a crucial first step when making a flat or oval crochet piece. After...

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Customizing Linocut Prints with Mixed Media

Customizing Linocut Prints with Mixed Media

by Jared H. Mixed Media: Customizing a 1-Color Linocut  I’ve always really liked the visual style you get from linocuts and wood-block prints, but I wanted to play with adding color to my print in ways other than carving additional blocks. Here are a couple of my...

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Plotter Art at Ignite Studio

Plotter Art at Ignite Studio

by Wil C. Plotter Art at Ignite Studio There are a lot of different ways to create art, and Ignite has many options to explore traditional art. However, for some, traditional art mediums can be difficult to execute without proper training. This blog will explore some...

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frequently asked questions

 
Can I check out a kit if I don't have a library card?

Yes! You can absolutely checkout a kit without a library card. Just ask our Ignite staff to check out under “Ignite Guest.”

Are kits free to use?

Kits are free to use in our space, and patrons may take home the work they create with some exceptions. These exceptions are noted in each kit.

Can I reserve community equipment?

Community equipment is available by appointment. To make a reservation, click here.