Button Makers
Staff supervision is not required. Adult supervision is recommended for children.
| 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. A tutorial from American Button Machines is available. |
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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
Staff supervision is not required. Adult supervision is recommended for children.
| 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. |
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Magnets are 50¢ each.
Browse a variety of templates for making magnets. You can also use the button templates for magnets.
Heat Presses
Staff supervision is required. Please make an appointment.
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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” Hotronix Clamshell Heat Press. These presses can be used for a variety of purposes: heat transfer paper, heat transfer vinyl, sublimation, screen printed transfers, and more.
Even if you are not intending to use the sublimation printer in conjunction with these presses, please make an appointment from our Reservations & Appointments page for the sublimation printer and press to assure availability. For small heat transfer projects that do not require sublimation printing, we may be able to help you any time during our Staffed Hours @ the Makerspace. You can call us at (269) 585-8712 or email us at createandmake@portagedistrictlibrary.info for more information.
Additional Equipment Kits
Woodzilla Printing Press
Staff supervision is not required. Adult supervision is required for children.
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.
The Cinch Book Binding Machine
Staff supervision is not required. Adult supervision is required for children.
Make your own personalized journal, diary, notebook, photo-journal, or other book creation. Patrons need to bring their own materials. Limit 10 books per project
Spiral Binding Machine
Staff supervision is not required. Adult supervision is required for children.
Create your own spiral bound cookbook, training manual, coloring book, and more. Patrons need to bring their own materials. Limit 10 books per project.