The 3D Printing orientation will cover the basics of 3D printing. A selection of polylactic acid (PLA) filament will be provided. We use PLA filament as it is generally regarded as an easy-to-use, nontoxic material for 3D printing. No outside filament is allowed.
Creative Technology FAQs
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Create Space: 3D Printing
Depending on the length of the print job and printer availability, your print may be added to a queue. You will be notified when it’s completed. Inquiries about current 3D printing requests can be submitted to CreativeTechnology@JeffcoLibrary.org.
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Create Space: Die-Cutting
The die-cutting orientation session will cover the basics of cutting and design skills. A Cricut Maker 3 machine is available, with options for premium fine-point blade tips, foil transfer tips, scoring wheels, and fine-point pens. Some additional materials will be provided, including a selection of permanent and removable vinyl, heat-transfer vinyl, cardstock, infusible ink transfer sheets, felt, foil transfer sheets, a variety of pens, weeding tools and transfer tape. If you are interested in completing larger projects or projects with your own materials, prior approval is required.
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Create Space: Laser Cutting
The orientation session will cover the basics of cutting and design skills. A Glowforge Pro 3D laser printer machine is available. The Glowforge Pro bed can accommodate materials measuring 12 in x 20.4 in. The maximum printable area is approximately 11 in deep and 19.5 in wide. The maximum material height is 0.5 in.
Some materials will be provided, including a selection of hardwood and plywood sheets. If you are interested in completing larger projects or projects with your own materials, prior approval is required.
The following materials are NOT allowed in the laser cutter:
- Draft board
- MDF
- PVC
- Polycarbonate
- Highly reflective or uncoated metal and plastics
- Foam Board
- Fake leathers
- Acrylic
- Glass
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Create Space: Sublimation Printing
The orientation session will cover the basics of printing and design skills. Some materials will be provided, including a selection of sublimation blanks and sublimation paper. If you are interested in completing larger projects or projects with your own materials, prior approval is required.
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Digital Media Studio
Two people are allowed in the space at a time. The space outside is used for other purposes, so we need you to stay in the dedicated media studio.
The room is not entirely soundproof, but additional materials have been installed to absorb sound and enhance the recording quality. Because the recording studio is in a public space, 100% proofing is not possible.
We cannot allow outside software to be installed, so you are limited to the recording apps that are provided. If you are interested in using a different software, please speak to staff to make a recommendation.
- To store, save, or transfer media (recordings, audio projects, completed projects) please bring an external memory device. Memory device must be compatible with usb-a or usb-c plugs. We recommend having at least 1 gig of storage.
- Memory devices may need to be formatted to a non-FAT file system to store larger projects. We can assist with this at the Studio.
- Memory devices plugged into the computer will be scanned for viruses and may quarantine or delete files. We recommend using an unused memory device and storing important documents or files prior to the session.
Please check with us before bringing in outside equipment to ensure it is compatible.
At this time, orientation sessions are only available to cardholders aged 14 and older.
We can provide an overview of equipment, podcasting basics and audio recording standards to follow. Help will be available to troubleshoot any recording issues you may have. But if you need professional quality, we recommend seeking out a local professional production house.
At this time, the space is not set up for music production. If you are interested in bringing in outside equipment, please contact us beforehand.