Resource:Makerspace Supplies

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This page serves as a reference to some of the supplies and materials  needed for low-res/rapid prototyping.

The Basics

Base Materials

  • assorted fabric swatches
  • textured cardstock
  • multicolored cardstock
  • post-it notes, 3x3
  • post-it notes, big
  • foil
  • printer paper
  • plastic
  • assorted felt
  • assorted foam sheets
  • butcher paper


Adhesives, bindings...

  • masking tape
  • scotch tape
  • glue sticks
  • paper clips (regular and assorted colors)
  • duct tape (colored)
  • Velcro
  • Zip ties
  • electrical tape (colored)


Tools

  • hole puncher
  • scissors
  • stapler + staples
  • hot glue gun
  • rulers


Writing implements

  • Sharpies
  • Colored Sharpies
  • Expo Markers
  • Magic Markers
  • Crayons
  • Pens


Misc.

  • yarn & string (kindergarden colors)
  • pipe cleaners
  • colored rubber bands
  • deck of playing cards
  • assorted ribbon
  • stickers (alphabet, numeric, animals, symbols, ect.)
  • popsicle sticks
  • assorted foam shapes
  • paper plates
  • lunch bags
  • construction paper
  • old magazines / newspapers
  • gift wrap paper
  • play-doh
  • legos


More items can be added and a more variety is always better. Credit to Leticia Britos Cavagnaro for putting together this list.

Basic Electronics Package