General Craft supplies include:

• Typewriter
• 3-hole punch
• Paper shredder
• Paper cutter
• Fabric cutter
• Flatbed Scanner
• Community loom
• Leather burners and soldering irons
• 3Doodlers (handheld 3D printer)
• Drop spindles (wood tool used for spinning, twisting fibers such as wool, flax, hemp, cotton into yarn)
• Metal stamping kit
• Little Bits (modular electronics which snap together with small magnets for prototyping and learning)
• Maker Makeys (electronic invention tool and toy that allows users to connect everyday objects to computer programs)
• Rubber stamp collection
• Various tapes, glues, scissors, rulers, writing utensils, and miscellaneous craft supplies

What is it and what does it do? 

A Cricut is an electronic cutting machine. It cuts, scores, and draws on a variety of materials.

Specifications: 

• Embedded Bluetooth® for wireless cutting
• Dual carriage for cutting and writing or cutting and scoring in one step
• Upload your own images for free (.svg, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .dxf)
• Cut over 60 materials from vellum to leather
• Smart Set® dial for easy material settings
• Free Cricut Design Space™ online software and iPad app
• Cuts on a 12”x12” mat
• Supplies on-hand: Cricut attachments including scorer, markers, blades; Cricut DesignSpace app

Perfect for: 

Invitations, banners, decorations, monograms, fabric cutting, stencils, etc.

User Guidelines:

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (cardstock, vinyl, etc). The library does keep a small supply of standard cardstock for use.

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What is it and what does it do?

The Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine is perfect for any number of sewing projects.

Specifications: 

• 23 built-in stitches: 6 basic stitches, 4 stretch stitches, 12 decorative stitches, 1 Buttonhole
• Automatic needle threader; top drop-in bobbin
• 1,100 stitches per minute
• Stainless steel bed plate; heavy duty metal Frame; Snap-On Presser feet
• Fully automatic 1-step Buttonhole: make beautiful buttonholes automatically in 1 easy step
• Up to 6mm stitch width plus 3 needle positions
• Heavy Duty Interior Metal Frame ensures that the machine remains still for skip-free sewing
• Stainless Steel Bed Plate provides smooth fabric feed for even sewing
• 23 Built-In Stitches – essential, stretch, decorative, 1 automatic 4-step buttonhole
• Automatic Needle Threader
• Supplied by the library: thread in 6 colors, bobbins, general sewing accessories.

Perfect for: 

Well, sewing.

User Guidelines: 

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (fabric, thread). The library does not supply any fabric of any kind.

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What is it and what does it do?

The Brother PE770 is an embroidery-only machine.

Specifications: 

• Expansive 5 inch x 7 inch field, and back lit LCD display screen. Enjoy ample space for larg
  er designs and lettering, and combine designs with less rehooping. Easily view your designs and editing options on the large, back lit display before stitching.
• 136 built-in embroidery designs and 6 lettering fonts. Designs include beautiful scrollwork, florals, and quilt patterns; plus 10 frame shapes and 12 border styles.
• 650 stitches per minute
• Virtually unlimited design options, with built-in memory. Import designs from your USB memory stick with the USB port, or memory card designs with the built-in card slot. Store your purchased or custom edited designs to built-in memory, for future use.
• Extensive design editing. Rotate, mirror-image, increase and decrease the size of your designs, and see how your edited design looks on the large, easy-view back lit LCD display before stitching.
• Supplied by the library: thread in 40+ colors, bobbins, general accessories.

Perfect for: 

Tote bags, quilt squares, jacket backs, custom creations.

User Guidelines:

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (fabric, thread). The library does not supply fabric of any kind.

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What is it and what does it do?

This semi-automatic, tabletop machine makes 2 1/4″ buttons or magnets.

Specifications: 

• Makes 2 1/4” size button
• Produces up to 300 buttons per hour
• Includes access to the 2 1/4″ Automatic Cut-A-Circle, a fully-automatic machine that makes high-quality 2 1/4″ cuts. Features adjustable blade depth for different paper thickness.

Perfect for: 

Publicity and awareness for non-profit, civic, or community organizations, fundraising,  party favors, custom buttons.

User guidelines: 

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (button/magnet supplies). Users are welcome to use button or magnet materials supplied by the library for up to 5 buttons/magnets per month. At this time, there is no charge for the use of these materials; this charge may be subject to change.

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What is it and what does it do? 

AccuCut MARK IV Roller Die-Cutting Machine cuts materials on a bed or rollers.

Specifications: 

• 12″ cutting width for AccuCut dies up to Super Jumbo
• Cut as many as eight layers at once depending upon the material
• Cut multiple dies from either direction
• Dies cut foam side up so you see what you are cutting and have less waste
• Compatible with Ellison SureCut and ClearCrop dies that fit in tray
• Compatible with Ellison AllStar and Sizzix dies with Tray Adapter
• Over 100 dies available to use

Perfect for: 

Flannel boards, flash cards and games, diagrams and models, window and door decorations, puzzles and magnets, 3-D geometrics, math manipulatives, bulletin boards and static visuals, and more.

User Guidelines: 

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (paper or other materials to cut).

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What is it and what does it do?

The Adobe Creative Cloud includes  20+ different apps for creating visual and digital content.

Specifications: 

• Photoshop : Image editing and compositing
• Lightroom : Digital photo processing and editing
• Illustrator: Vector graphic and illustration
• InDesign: Page Design and layout for print & digital publishing
• Acrobat Pro: Create, edit & sign PDF documents
• Premiere Pro: Video production and editing
• After Effects: Cinematic vidual effects and motion graphics
• Animate: (formerly Flash Pro) Interactive animations for multiple platforms
• Dreamweaver: Web and mobile design
• Adobe Muse: Website design without coding
• Adobe Audition: Audio recording, mixing, and restoration
• And more!

Perfect for:

Creators,  photographers,  web design learners, videographers.

User Guidelines: 

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine.

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What is it and what does it do?

Sony DVDirect DVD Recorder VRDMC5 allows home video to be recorded to DVD
without a PC.

Specifications: 

• Full support for 4:3 full screen or 16:9 wide screen video and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
• Playback/viewing on built in 2.5″LCD display
• Record AVCHD video from Sony HDD/MemoryStick Handycam Camcorder to DVD
• Backup digital photos to DVD or create photo slideshow on DVD from Memory card or Sony HDD/Memory Stick Handycam camcorder via USB
• Record video to DVD from DV or analog video source – Playable in most home DVD players
• Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from 4 preset menu designs
• Automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes, even stop-timer recording
• Records on 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5GB DVD+R Double Layer Discs
• 5 recording quality modes allow up to 12 hours of video to be recorded per disc

Perfect for: 

Converting priceless home videos to more compatible formats. Please note: it is a violation to copy copyrighted materials.

User Guidelines: 

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (blank DVDs). The library has a small supply of blank DVDs; if you are converting more than 2-3 DVD’s worth of content, we ask that you provide your own DVDs.

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What is it and what does it do?

A book binding machine helps you punch and bind up reports, files, and essays efficiently.

Specifications:

• It punches up to 15 sheets and binds up to 200 sheets
• Adjust from 1-21 punching holes
• Heavy duty metal construction
• Advanced carbide cutting blades ensure accurate cutting power
• Punched Hole Size: square: 3x8mm
• Max Punch Binding Size: 12″
• Side margin control for holding any size document well
• Supplies on-hand include: plastic combs for up to 200 sheets capacity.

Perfect for: 

Organizing financial documents, combining recipes,  self-publishing.

User Guidelines: 

The library has a supply of binding combs that are available for patrons to use.

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What is it and what does it do? 

The PRUSA i3 MK3 3D Printer prints objects in plastic.

Specifications: 

• Build plate is 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 inches
• Wide range of thermoplastics, including PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC (Polycarbonate), CPE, PVA/BVOH, PVB, HIPS, PP (Polypropylene), Flex, nGen, Nylon, Carbon filled, Woodfill and other filled materials.
• PLA colors include: Black, white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, beige, translucent green, translucent red, translucent blue, photochromatic blue, photochromatic pink, and glow in the dark
• Acceptable file types include: .thing, .makerbot, .stl, .skp

Perfect for: 

Prototypes, replacement parts, inventions, science projects, etc.

User Guidelines: 

To use this machine please contact Librarian Cailey Klasson. Because of the high demand, users are welcome to use of the machine up to 10 hours a month. The library can in no way guarantee the time frame for any project. The library is not responsible for the functionality or quality of content produced on the 3D printer. Completed print jobs will have the supports and raft left on. At this time, there is no charge for the use of these materials; this charge may be subject to change.

Contact information: Cailey Klasson. klasson@townofwindsorct.com or 860-285-1919

What is it and what does it do? 

The Ion Vinyl Converter allows you to convert your vinyl records into digital music files.

Specifications: 

• All-in-one playback system with built-in stereo speakers
• Connects to computer via USB to turn records into digital music files
• Standard RCA outputs
• EZ Vinyl Converter software included on library computer
  for converting
• Works with 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records

Perfect for: 

Rediscovering your records.

User Guidelines: 

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine. Users are encouraged to bring their own digital storage device such as a portal hard drive or flash drive as the library does not provide long term storage for these files.

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What is it and what does it do? 

The Scotch Advanced Thermal Laminator covers and protects your most important documents.

Specifications: 

• 1 minute warm up time reduces wait time & makes laminating more efficient
• 9-inch input provides versatility for big and small projects
• Auto-shut off
• Laminates 11.8-Inches per minute
• Two heat settings for both 3 mil and 5 mil pouches
• Touch panel button
• Pouch release lever

Perfect for: 

Protect documents, artwork, photos, and other items.

User Guidelines: 

Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (laminating pouches). The library does have a small stock of supplies on hand. For more than 3-4 sheets of laminate, users are asked to provide their own laminating materials.

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What is it and what does it do? 

The Pyle Media Instant Film & Slide Digitizer Scanner takes photos on film and slides and converts them to digital photos.

Specifications: 

• Save Your Files Directly via SD Memory Card Slot
• Standalone System: No Computer Required
• Scans 35mm Film, 135 Film, Slides & Negatives
• Scannable Photo Sizes 3.5’’ x 5’’, 4’’ x 6’’ and 5’’ x 7’’
• Preview Your Pictures & Media Before Scanning
• 2.4’’ -inch Digital Color LCD Display
• Front Panel Button Control Center
• Automatic Image Adjustment Processing Adjustment

Perfect for: 

Reliving and sharing your
memories in no time with only the push of a button.

User Guidelines: 

An SD card for storing digital files is necessary when using this machine (only SD cards with 32GB storage or smaller). Users are welcome to unlimited use of the machine if they provide their own take-away materials (SD card). The library does not provide SD cards. Staff can give a demonstration of the machine before this step.

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What is it and what does it do? 

The IBM Wheelwriter 3 is an electric typewriter

Specifications: 

• 10, 12 & 15 pitch
• Standard Tabs and Margins
• Auto Correction
• Auto Center

Perfect for: 

Typing words on paper. Typing addresses on envelopes.

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