Creative Edge Studio

3D printing is a type of additive manufacturing that creates a physical object from a digital file. A 3D printer works by melting the material (a type of plastic, Boynton Beach City Library uses PLA) and then layering it onto the build platform, working from bottom to top, until the object is complete.

3D printing costs $0.10 cents per gram. Finished object is weighed along with any printed supports.

3D files can be submitted for evaluation by emailing the Creative Edge Studio. A staff member will evaluate the print, ask questions about color and size preference, and schedule the file to be printed. Once the print is completed, the object is weighed to determine the final price. The completed print can then be picked up and paid for at the Customer Relations Desk.

There is a 6-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 Sublimation Printer 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. The only compatible fabric for this process is polyester, a blend of 65% or higher. Sublimation ink only permanently adheres to polyester fibers and will wash out of any other fabric in the blend.

"Sublimation blanks" is the term used for objects that are compatible with this process.

Fees vary based on size of paper used: $2 dollars to $6 dollars

A cutting machine that can also write, emboss, add foil to a card, cut images out of a variety of vinyl types, and much more. A Cricut has many different uses.

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

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

A variety of heat presses are available, including the Cricut EasyPresses, Cricut Mug Press, Cricut Hat Press, and the GeoKnight 16-by-20 Clamshell Heat Press.

Heat presses are required in the Sublimation process and with any heat transfer vinyl (HTV) or iron-on vinyl.

The Janome Memory Craft 14000 is an embroidery machine, loaded with numerous embroidery designs. Bring in your own digitized design in the correct file format (.JEF).

Studio users must provide their own consumable material.

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

Sewing experience required.

Creative Edge Studio user must provide consumable materials.

A manual 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.

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.

Get started with orientation. Find and register for a Creative Edge Studio Orientation on the Library Program Calendar.

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. Augmented Reality (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.

Several paper types are available:

• Water-resistant Matte Banner
• Satin Canvas
• Adhesive Permanent Matte Vinyl
• Adhesive Permanent Water-resistant Gloss Vinyl
• Premium Fine Art Bright White
• Fine Art Natural
• Hi-White Gloss Photo
• Satin Photo
• Matte Coated
• Economy Bond

Fees vary on type of paper from $0.02 to $0.03 cents per square inch of paper used.

Get started with orientation. Find and register for a Creative Edge Studio Orientation on the Library Program Calendar.

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

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. Experience required.