Makerspace Tools and Certification Overview

Most of the equipment in the Makerspace is available for use by patrons of any age. These are items that pose very little safety risk and are not overly complicated to use. Some of the equipment, however, is more complex and is capable of injuring someone if used improperly. These pieces of equipment require certification for use.

Certifications can be completed by anyone 15 and older. The certification process involves reading the overview for the particular piece of equipment, answering a short quiz, then demonstrating basic knowledge of the equipment. Reading the overview and answering the quiz can be done online. Demonstrations require in-person evaluation.

Each overview will give general information, any costs that may be associated with materials used in the equipment, how to use the basic features of the item, and any safety information.  If the equipment requires certification, the overview will also outline that specific process and give a link to the online quiz.

Certifications only need to be completed one time unless equipment changes or on the advice of a Makerspace host.

Every piece of equipment can be used for free. Outside materials are allowed on most machines. Read the overview for the equipment to determine what outside materials are acceptable.

15+ Certified Equipment Overviews

  Glowforge       Jen-Ken Kiln     LulzBot and Bambu 3D Printers

 

15+ Non-Certified Equipment Overviews

15+ Non-Certified Equipment Overviews
Baby Lock Celebrate Serger Cricut Mug Press

MakerX Wood and Metal Crafting Tool

Candle Making Tools

Glass Grinder Soap Making Kit
Cricut EasyPress 2 Leatherwork Tools

 

Cricut Hat Press MakerX Rotary Tool  

 

All Ages Non-Certified Equipment Overviews

3Doodler Create+ Laminator Photo Lightbox
Battery Crafts Lap Looms Quilling Tools
Brother CS 6000i Sewing Machine Lazer Maze Sublimation Printer
Button Makers LEGO Screen Printing
Contraption littleBits Silhouette Vinyl Cutter Cameo 4
Cubelets Needle Felting Tools Stamp Carving Tools
Dash Robots Ozobots Zoob
Hex Bugs Paper Making Tools  
Jewelry Making Tools Perler Beads  

 

If you have any questions about certification or want to suggest an edit or possible resource, email Kit Lorelied at klorelied@tualatin.gov.