Creative Edge Studio

Welcome to the Creative Edge Studio

Your gateway to creative entrepreneurship and instructor-guided creative production.

A group of people using equipment inside the Creative Edge Studio.


Design, create, learn, and make.

To access the Creative Edge Studio, attend a mandatory orientation session. Orientations are held twice a month on select Saturday afternoons, and Monday mornings. Find and register for a Creative Edge Studio Orientation on the Library Program Calendar: https://bit.ly/bblibraryprograms

Once orientation is compete, make an appointment using the online scheduler: http://bbflpl.libcal.com/appointments/cestudio. The online scheduler only shows 30 days worth of availability. If the scheduler shows no available appointments, that means all appointments are currently booked. Please continue to check for available appointments as new dates and times become available almost everyday.

Demonstrations are available to everyone. However, Studio users must be 18 years or older and have a valid library card to use the equipment.

Patrons can provide materials for projects to reduce fees. However, for many of the machines, it is not possible to stray from library-provided materials. All fees are cash only.


Additional Information

All visitors must have a current Boynton Beach City Library Card to use the studio.

The Creative Edge Studio offers programs that provide additional learning on studio equipment like the Cricut. Check out upcoming studio programs.

Interested in using the equipment listed below? Find and register for a Creative Edge Studio Orientation on the Library Program Calendar: https://bit.ly/bblibraryprograms

Library Code of Conduct still applies to the Creative Edge Studio.

 

Original Prusa 3D Printer
Original Prusa 3D Printer

3D printing is a type of additive manufacturing that creatives a physical object from a digital file. A 3D printer works by melting the material (a type of plastic, Boynton Beach City Library uses PLA) and then layering it onto the build platform, working from bottom to top, until the object is complete.

3D printing costs $.10 cents per gram. Finished object is weighed along with any printed supports.

3D files can be submitted for evaluated by emailing cestudio@boyntonlibrary.org. A staff member will evaluate the print, ask questions about color and size preference, and scheduled the file to be printed. Once the print is completed, the object is weighed to determine the final price. The completed print can then be picked up and paid for at the Customer Relations Desk.

There is a 6 hour print limit and the 3D printer is not run overnight.

EinScan SP 3D Scanner
EinScan SP 3D Scanner

The Ein-Scan SP can scan a small object and create a digital, 3-dimensional, object file. That file can later be printed on the 3D printer.

Sublimation Printer
Sublimation Printer

The Sawgrass SG 1000 Sublimation Printer is a desktop printer, loaded with special ink and special paper. Once the image is printed, a heat press is used to transfer the design into the object or fabric. The final product is a full-color image that is permanent, washable, and will not fade so quickly. The only compatible fabric for this process is polyester, a blend of 65% or higher. Sublimation ink only permanently adheres to polyester fibers and will wash out of any other fabric in the blend.

Sublimation blanks is the term used for objects that are compatible with this process.

Fees vary based on size of paper used: $2 dollars - $6 dollars

Cricut Machine
Cricut Maker

A cutting machine that can also write, emboss, add foil to a card, cut images out of a variety of vinyl types, and much more. A Cricut has many different uses.

We have a variety of Cricut Machines: Cricut Maker, Cricut Maker 3, Mug Press, and Heat Press (3 sizes available).

Studio users must provide their own consumable materials. The machine and tools are provided.

GeoKnight 16 x 20 Heat Press
GeoKnight Clamshell Heat press
Cricut HeatPresses
Variety of Cricut Heat Presses

 

 

 

 

A variety of heat presses are available, including the Cricut EasyPresses, Cricut Mug Press, Cricut Hat Press, and the GeoKnight 16 x 20 Clamshell Heat Press. 

Heat presses are required in the Sublimation process and with any heat transfer vinyl (HTV) or iron on vinyl.

Janome Memory Craft 14000 Embroidery Machine
Janome MC 14000

The Janome Memory Craft 14000 is an embroidery machine, loaded with numerous embroidery designs. Bring in   your own digitized design in  the correct file format (.JEF).

 Studio users must provide their own consumable material.

Brother PS500 Sewing Machine
Brother PS500

The Brother Pacesetter 500 sewing machine has an LCD display screen, an 8.3 inch workspace from needle and arm. 100 built in stitches, and buttonholes.

Sewing experience required.

Creative Edge Studio user must provide consumable materials.

Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Big Shot

A manual die-cutting and embossing machine. An excellent tool for greeting card making, journaling, scrapbooking, and more. Cut out shapes from a variety of materials that scissors can cut: paper, fabric, vellum, and other materials.

We have a variety of dies, frames, and embossing folders, or bring in your own to use our extended platform.

Studio users must provide their own consumable materials. The machine and tools are provided.

Glowforge Plus Laser Cutter
Glowforge Plus Laser Cutter

The Glowforge Plus is a class 1 laser device that can cut, engrave, and score various materials, including wood, leather, acrylic, some metals, glass, and much more.

All material must be laser compatible and submitted in advance for evaluation.

Select Glowforge Proofrgrade materials are available for a fee. $.05 cents - .15 cents per square inch of material used.

Get started with orientation. Find and register for a Creative Edge Studio Orientation on the Library Program Calendar: https://bit.ly/bblibraryprograms

Oculus Quest 2
Oculus Quest 2

Experience Virtual Reality through the different available applications.

From traveling around the world to swimming with dolphins, there is much to see.

Magic Leap
Magic Leap

This interactive 3D experience combines the real world with computer-generated elements. AR layers computer components among real objects in real-time. Learn about ancient civilizations or augment your environment.

Canon Wide Format Printer
Canon Wide Format Printer

Capable of printing as wide as 24 inches and much longer. With 12 ink tanks, this printer is also capable of color matching an artist’s original work, creating vibrant signage for small businesses or printing family photos.

Seven paper types are available:

  1. Water-resistant Matte Banner
  2. Satin Canvas
  3. Adhesive Permanent Matte Vinyl
  4. Adhesive Permanent Water-resistant Gloss Vinyl
  5. Premium Fine Art Bright White
  6. Fine Art Natural
  7. Hi-White Gloss Photo
  8. Satin Photo
  9. Matte Coated
  10. Economy Bond

Fees vary on type of paper from $.02 cents - $.03 cents per square inch of paper used.

Get started with orientation. Find and register for a Creative Edge Studio Orientation on the Library Program Calendar: https://bit.ly/bblibraryprograms

iMac
iMac

Equipped with the Adobe Creative Suite and used to print to the Wide Format Art Printer.

Instruction is not provided for the Adobe software in the Studio. Library content rules apply.

Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera
Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless

To be used in the Creative Edge Studio, take a photo of original artwork to make artist prints on the Canon Wide Format Art Printer. Experience required.