Creative Edge Studio

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 (usually a type of plastic, we use PLA) and then layering it onto the build platform until the object is complete.

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

There are 2 ways to print at the Boynton Beach City Library.

1. You can Submit a 3D file (stl file type) for printing. The file is evaluated by staff and scheduled to be printed. Once the print is completed, the object is weighed to determine the final price. The patron is informed via email along the way.
2. Make an appointment to learn more about the 3D printing process. File may not be printed during appointment time, as 3D printing can be a long process.

There is a 4 hour print limit and the 3D printer is not run overnight.

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.

The Sawgrass SG 1000 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. Polyester and light colored clothing is recommended for high-quality results. Sublimation blanks is the term used for objects that are compatible with this process.

Fees vary based on size of paper used: $2 dollars - $5 dollars

Make an appointment to learn more about Sublimation.

The Janome Memory Craft 14000 is an embroidery machine, loaded with numerous embroidery designs. Bring in a different design as long as it is in the correct .jef file format.

Studio users must provide their own consumable material.

Make an appointment to learn more about embroidery.

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

Sewing experience required. Studio user must provide consumable materials.

A cutting machine that can also write, emboss, add foil to a card, cut images out of permanent vinyl, removable vinyl, window cling, iron-on vinyl, and much more. A Cricut has many different uses.

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

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

Learn more at our monthly Custom Card Crafting Program and schedule an appointment to use it.

A 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.

Learn more at our monthly Custom Card Crafting Program or schedule an appointment to use it.

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.

Make an appointment to learn how a laser cutter can be used to complete your project ideas.

Experience Virtual Reality through the different available applications. From traveling around the world to swimming with dolphins, there is much to see.

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.

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. Premium fine art bright white
4. Fine art natural
5. Satin photo paper
6. Matte coated paper
7. Economy bond paper

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

Make an appointment to learn more about the wide format art printer.

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

In-person instruction is not provided for the Adobe software in the Studio. Library content rules apply.

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.