Material List #
While most equipment required for the class will be provided, we are asking students to purchase a few materials on their own, as they are ones we expect some might already own. After the first half of the class, each student will refine their direction and may need access to more specific equipment and supplies. In that case, we have created a “library” for you to check out or take materials as they are required.
How to Check Out from the Class Library #
There is a locked cabinet on the first floor of ATLAS that will contain supplies that you welcome to take for the purposes of completing class projects (no personal projects please). We are using the honor system so please take only what you need, especially with materials that are limited in supply. Other items will need to be formally checked out (and later returned) from the instructor and we can coordinate those checkouts through this checkout form.
Shop Local #
We have provided links to places where you can order other essential or helpful materials. But there are also some local suppliers you can obtain more general textile supplies and equipment from:
- Art Parts is a local non-profits that we love and where we have obtained most materials for the course (and at a discounted price). They have an amazing selection of donated textile materials and equipments that you can purchase. Some of these materials are much higher quality than you would find at a craft retailer like Michaels or Joannes.
- Joanne’s is located very close to campus and has general purpose textile supplies.
Essentials #
Essential materials are those required to complete the course assignments. We will either expect you to obtain these in the first week of class or will provide them to you during class. Items with an X in the “You” Column are those we expect you to provide. Those in the “Course” column will be provided to you through the distribution of the kit.
Item | You | Course | Link to Product For Reference |
---|---|---|---|
Multimeter | X | Amazon - 12.99 | |
Sewing Needles | X | Amazon - 3.99, Local | |
Fabric Scissors | X | Amazon - 14.18, Local | |
Conductive Copper Thread | X | Karl Grimm Copper | |
Conductive Silver Thread | X | Karl Grimm Silver | |
Silver Plated Nylon Resistive Thread | X | V Technical Textiles | |
Wool Yarn | X | ||
Conductive Yarn | X | Silver Spun Yarn | |
10/2 Cotton yarn | X | ||
Drop Spindle | X | ||
10 inch Cricket Loom | X | *note, you will share this with a partner |
Other Useful Materials #
You may find it useful to have other materials accessible but there are ways you can complete the class without these as well. You may wish to purchase yourself or will be accessible (on a first come first served bases) through the course materials library.
Item | Link to Product | Possible To Check Out? |
---|---|---|
Straight Pins | Amazon - 6.99, Local | No |
Silicone Covered 30 AWG Copper Wire | Amazon - 7.98 | Some Included in Kit |
Knitting Needles | Order Here, Local | Yes |
Craft Looms | Yes | |
Macro-lens for Smart Phone | Order Here | No |
Soldering Iron, Helping Hands, Etc. | Yes | |
USB Microscope | Order Here | No |
Assorted Yarns | Yes | |
Assorted Threads | ||
Iron | No | |
Sewing Machine + Supplies | No | |
Equipment #
As a member of this class you will have acces to different forms of textile production equipment. To use this equipment, you must schedule a time with your instructor.
Item | Qty | Location |
---|---|---|
15" 4 Shaft Table Loom | 1 | TBD |
15" 8 Shaft Table Loom | 2 | TBD |
28" 8 Shaft Floor Loom | 2 | TBD |
43" TC2 Digital Jaquard Loom | 1 | Unstable Design Lab |
Sewing Machine | 1 | Unstable Design Lab |
Studio HILO Digital Spinning Machine | 1 | Unstable Design Lab |
Materials and Equipment Available for Check Out #
you may find it useful to have other materials accessible. These are products you may wish to purchase yourself or will be accessible (on a first come first served bases) through the course materials library. If you would like to get a better sense of the material and quantity, you can see all of the materials in this shared photo library. Amounts are difficult to specify exactly:
- Limited means that not every student will be able to use the material, so it should be saved for projects that absolutely need it or taken in very small supplies;
- Enough means that we probably have enough for everyone to have a bit, or for a few students to have a lot;
- Plenty means everyone should be able to have some and that we should have more than we need for the semester.
Item | Amount? | Location | Loaned To |
---|---|---|---|
Assorted Non-Conductive Yarns | Plenty | Cabinet | |
Tapestry needles | Limited | Cabinet | |
Needle Felting Needles | Limited | Cabinet | |
Shoddy | Enough | Cabinet | |
Alpaca Silk Roving (shades of brown) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Rayon Roving (forest green) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Churro Wool Roving (bleached white) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Flax/Linen Roving (natural) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Estonian Wool Roving (shades of green) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Stainless Steel Roving | Limited | Check Out | |
Merinox (Merino/Silver) Roving | Limited | Check Out | |
Metal Eye Hooks | Limited | Cabinet | |
Metal Snaps | Limited | Cabinet | |
Beads | Plenty | Cabinet | |
Knitting Needles, Size 2 | 2 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 3 | 2 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 4 | 2 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 5 | 1 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 7 | 1 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 8 | 2 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 11 | 1 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 13 | 1 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 19 | 1 | Check Out | |
Knitting Needles, Size 35 | 1 | Check Out | |
Circular Knitting Needles, Size 3 | 1 | Check Out | |
Circular Knitting Needles, Size 6 | 1 | Check Out | |
Circular Knitting Needles, Size 9 | 1 | Check Out | |
12" Tapestry Loom | 1 | Check Out | |
10" Rigid Heddle Loom | 1 | Check Out | |
Kumihimo Disk | 3 | Cabinet | |
Fringe Twister (4-ply twister) | 1 | Check Out | |
Elastic, Fine (deep blue) | Limited | Cabinet | |
Acrylic Hollow Knitted Yarn (Gold) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Copper Conductive Thread (Karl Grimm) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Silver Conductive Thread (Karl Grimm) | Enough | Cabinet | |
V-Technical Textiles Resistive Thread | Enough | Cabinet | |
Silver Spun Conductive Yarn | Limited | Check Out | |
10/2 Cotton (white) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
Mystery Nylon Yarn (gold, thick) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
Mystery Nylon Yarn (green, thick) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
5/2? Wool (cream) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
5/2? Wool (grey, coarse) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
10/2? Wool (moss) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
5/1? Raw Silk (natural) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
15/2 Acrylic (gem yellow!) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
15/2? Acrylic (tan with flecks of clear) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
Jute (tan) | Enough | Cabinet | |
10/2 Cotton (white) | Plenty | Cabinet | |
10/2 Cotton (black) | Enough | Cabinet | |
10/2 Cotton (pink) | Enough | Cabinet | |
10/2 Cotton (emerald) | Enough | Cabinet | |
10/2 Cotton (rich blue) | Enough | Cabinet | |
Double Sided Fusible Interfacing | Plenty | Cabinet | |
Conductive Fabric Tape | Plenty | Cabinet | |
Embroidery Hoop, 5in/13cm | 1 | Check Out | |
Embroidery Hoop, 7in/17cm | 1 | Check Out | |
Embroidery Hoops, 7.9in/20cm | 1 | Check Out | |
Embroidery Hoops, 9in/23cm | 1 | Check Out | |
Embroidery Hoops, 10.2in/26cm | 1 | Check Out | |
Arduino Pro-Mini’s 3.3V | 4 | Check Out | |
30 AWG Silicon Covered Stranded Wire | Enough | Cabinet | |
Soldering Iron | 1 | Check Out | |
Helping Hands | 1 | Check Out | |
Fume Extractor | 1 | Check Out | |
Multimeter (for emergencies) | 2 | Check Out | |
E-Spinner Nano | 4 | Check Out |