The Creation Studio, Bettendorf’s Local Makerspace

Makerspace Equipment List

Unless otherwise noted in the equipment description, use of makerspace equipment is free, and materials are not provided.

• 3D printing
  • The Creation Studio includes Prusa MK4 and Prusa XL 3D printers.
  • Supply a digital file and a print application.
  • Cost to print is 5¢ per gram of filament.
  • Link to application
• Computerized cutting
  • The Creation Studio offers a Cricut Maker and a Silhouette Cameo.
  • Cut paper, cardstock, heat transfer, or permanent vinyl. Make custom stickers.
• Laser engraving and cutting
  • The Library's Epilog Fusion Edge is a 50 watt CO2 laser that can engrave and cut a variety of materials including wood, acrylic, fabric, cork, rubber, slate, glass, and so much more.
  • Customize wooden kitchen utensils or powder-coated metal tumblers. Make acrylic ornaments or monogrammed cork coasters.
  • Completion of online training is required before using the laser. Click here to start training.
  • Appointments for the laser are recommended during Open Work Hours.
• Sewing and textiles
  • The Library has Brother cs6000i sewing machines.
  • Also available are irons, ironing boards, rotary cutters, cutting mats, and sewing notions.
  • Click here to view a tutorial on threading and operating the sewing machines.
• Sublimation printing
  • The Creation Studio has a Sawgrass SG500 sublimation printer. Sublimation printing is a process that uses special ink that fuses with the surface under heat and pressure.
  • You can sublimate onto fabric that is at least 65% polyester. Craft stores carry a wide range of items that are made for sublimation, including coffee mugs, tumblers, mouse pads, phone cases, and more.
  • Sublimation costs $1 per 8 ½ x 11 inch page. Sublimation blanks are not provided.
• Heat presses
  • The Library offers two programmable heat presses. Both can be used for sublimation printing and for heat transfer vinyl.
  • The flat heat press is ideal for clothing, mouse pads, keychains, or luggage tags.
  • The mug and tumbler heat press lets you customize coffee mugs or tumblers.
• AccuCut Die Cut Machine
  • A die cut machine is used to cut shapes by rolling a metal template over paper or cardstock.
  • The Library has an extensive catalog of dies. Click here to view our die catalog.
• 3Doodler Pens
  • 3D pens melt and extrude plastic from the nozzle of the pen, allowing users to build a 3-dimensional plastic creation.
  • Working on glass plates, you can trace images like snowflakes, flowers, insects, or any shape you can think of. You can trace the parts of a structure, and then “glue” them together using the 3D pen for a truly 3-dimensional creation.
• Spiral and Comb Binders
  • Spiral and comb binders allow you to make your own scrapbooks, photo albums, drawing pads, or notebooks.
  • Spirals and combs cost 15¢ each. Front and back covers are available for $1.00.
• Button Makers
  • Button makers are available in 3 sizes: 3 inches, 2 ¼ inches, and 1 ¼ inches.
  • You can make your own buttons using photos or your own artwork.
  • Cost of the buttons is 25¢ each.
• Photography Light Box
  • Take perfect photos of your creations with the light box. Different color backgrounds are provided, and different angles can be used.
• Laminator
  • Laminate your important papers up to 18 inches wide.
  • Cost of lamination is 25¢ per foot.