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Collaboratory Materials Price List

Select materials are available to purchase in the Collaboratory and are subject to limits. You must have a library card registered in our system and in good standing to purchase materials. Fees are added to your library card and must be paid at the Northbrook Library or online via our catalog.

You are welcome to bring your own materials, subject to staff approval. See our Bring Your Own Materials guide.

Material purchases are limited to what can reasonably be used during your visit, except where noted. We cannot guarantee on-hand stock.

Materials by Equipment

3D Printing

Filament
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  • PLA or PETG: $0.06/gram

Button Maker

Button Pin Set

  • 1.25” Diameter: $0.09
  • 1.75” Diameter: $0.12

Keychain Set

  • 1.75” Diameter: $0.40

Cricut

Paper (Cardstock)

  • Sheet 12” x 12”: $0.40

Vinyl

  • Sheet 12” x 12”: $1.15

Transfer Paper

  • 12 x 12”: $1.15
  • 6” x 6”: $0.29

Heat Transfer Vinyl
Weekly purchase limit: 10 sheets (single color)

  • Iron-on (HTV) 12” x 10”: $1.35

Digitization

Recordable Media

  • CD: $0.17
  • DVD: $0.29
  • Blu-ray: $1.36

Embroidery

Thread

  • Embroidery per 1000 stitches: $0.06

Stabilizers

  • No-Show Mesh 10” x 12”: $0.62
  • Sticky 10” x 12”: $0.64
  • Sticky 12” x 17”: $1.09
  • Tear-Away 10” x 10”: $0.13
  • Tear-Away 10" x 17": $0.21
  • Water Soluble 11” x 9”: $0.13

Laser Cutter

Wood
Weekly purchase limit: 3 sheets (any type)

  • Cherry (6” x 12”)
    • 3/4”: $4.34
    • 1/2”: $3.60
    • 1/8”: $2.96
  • Maple (6” x 12”)
    • 3/4”: $4.34
    • 1/2”: $3.60
    • 1/8”: $2.96
  • Walnut (6” x 12”)
    • 3/4”: $4.55
    • 1/2”: $4.34
    • 1/8”: $3.68

1/8" Cast Acrylic
Weekly purchase limit: Three 12”x 24” sheets (any color) or equivalent

  • 6” x 6”: $1.22
  • 12” x 12”: $4.89
  • 12” x 24”: $9.78

Specialty Items

  • 14 oz. Tall Glass (6”): $1.35
  • 14 oz. Whiskey Glass (4.125”): $1.67
  • Cork Coaster: $0.72
    Weekly purchase limit: 8
  • Stamp Block: $3.32

Sticker Printer

Stickers
Daily purchase limit: 36"

  • Per Inch $0.25

Sublimation

Metal Bookmark: $0.40
Weekly purchase limit: 5

Sublimation Printouts
Weekly purchase limit: 10 sheets (any size)

  • Printed Sheet 8.5”x11”: $1.68
  • Printed Sheet 8.5”x14”: $1.91