Material List

We have assembled kits for each student to give them most necessary supplies for the first half of the class. 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 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 Pick up Your Kit

Our hope is to have your kits available beginning of August 25. The kits will have your name written on them and will be accessible by a shelf in room 208 on the 2nd floor of ATLAS. Room 208 is the room directly across from the main 2nd floor staircase.

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 in the form of a lab kit. Items with a * will need to be returned prior to Thanksgiving break (unless they are essential to your final project, then you can return in Spring). Items with an X in the "You" Column are those we expect you to provide. Those in the "Kit" column will be provided to you through the distribution of the kit.

Item You Kit Link to Product For Reference
Multimeter X Amazon - 12.99
Sewing Needles X Amazon - 3.99, Local
Fabric Scissors X Amazon - 14.18, Local
3 yards Conductive Copper X Karl Grimm Copper
3 yards Conductive Silver X Karl Grimm Silver
3 yards Resistive Thread X V Technical Textiles
< 1oz Stainless Steel Roving X
1 Skein All Purpose Wool Yarn X
few yards conductive yarn X Silver Spun Yarn
12 yards 10/2 Cotton yarn X
1 Drop Spindle* X
1 Cardboard loom * X
1 roll grab bag party yarn X
1 tapestry needle* X
3 Needle Felting Needles* X

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

Library

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
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
Tussah Silk Roving (cream) Limited Check Out
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

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