Inspiration Station
Geauga County Public Library Maker Space
What is it?
A maker space is a resource where patrons can use different specific equipment to explore, design, and create.
How to use it?
You must have a valid GCPL/Clevnet library card, take the mandatory training for the equipment of your choice, and sign the user agreement before you can reserve a session. You can register for training sessions online, all sessions are self-service. For more information please contact Bainbridge Library.
what’s the cost?
Using the equipment is free. You will bring in your own materials as much as possible such as T-shirts, paper, Cricut vinyl, wood, glass, etc. You will only have to pay for ink, large vinyl, embroidery thread, and 3D printer filament. There will be a $1 minimum for every machine. Check out the Price List in the Maker Space for more information.
The following equipment is available for patrons:
- 3D Printer
- Cricut Maker
- Embroidery Machine
- Heat Press
- Large Format Printer
- Laser Engraver
- Sewing Machines
- Direct-to-Garment
- Vinyl Cutter
What Can I Make?
turn your ideas into reality
The options range depending on the equipment and what you can imagine. GCPL is happy to work with you to see how we can make your ideas a reality. Here are some examples:
- 3D Figurines
- 3D Prototype
- Appliques
- Bag Designs
- Banners
- Cards
- Coins
- Containers
- Embroidered Designs
- Engraved Drinkware
- Labels
- Mask Accessories
- Monograms
- Ornaments
- Posters
- Puzzles
- Signs
- Stickers
- Tools
- Trophies
- T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Designs
- 3D Figurines
- 3D Prototype
- Appliques
- Bag Designs
- Banners
- Cards
- Coins
- Containers
- Embroidered Designs
- Engraved Drinkware
- Labels
- Mask Accessories
- Monograms
- Ornaments
- Posters
- Puzzles
- Signs
- Stickers
- Tools
- Trophies
- T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Designs
Resources
guidelines, forms, and more
Video Tutorials
for the inspiration station
Vinyl Cutter Tutorial
Center Engraving on The Laser Engraver
Direct To Garment Tutorial
Laser Engraver Tutorial
Laser Engraver Rotary Tutorial
Large Format Printing Tutorial
Large Format Cut Line Tutorial
Heat Press Tutorial
How to Embroider Tutorial
Threading the Needle Tutorial
Changing Thread Tutorial
Cricut Process Tutorial
Cricut Design Tutorial