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Crafts Mix

INGREDIENTS IN THE CRAFTS MIX

Box 1: Crafting Tools
  • 2 X-ACTO basic knife set w/ storage case
  • 10 Alvin professional self-healing cutting mat (12x18)
  • 10 EK Success Cutter Bee precision-cut scissors
  • 3 Fiskars 60mm titanium handle rotary cutter
  • 2 Martha Stewart Crafts screw punch
  • 2 Scotch ATG 700 adhesive applicators
  •  Scotch ATG adhesive transfer tape
  • 1 Crop-A-Dile eyelet and punch kit
  • 2 Fiskars contemporary paper edge scissors set
Box 2: Cricut
  • 1 Cricut Expressions 2 machine
  • 4 Cricut replacement blades
  • 5 Cricut cutting mats 
  • 10 Cricut cartridges​

Due to high demand, we ask that you only request 1 button mix per program/request.

​Box 3: Button Maker 1.25" *
  • 1  Tecre 1.25" button machine 
  • Assorted button parts*
  • 3 EK Tools paper punch - circle​
 Box 4: Button Maker 1.5" *
  • 1 Tecre  1.5" button machine 
  • Assorted button parts*
  • 1 Tecre paper punch - circle ​​
Box 5: Glass & Jewelry Mix
  • 2 Fuseworks Beginners Fusing Kit
  •  Fuseworks Kiln paper refills
  • 1 box glass pieces for fusing - texture scrap on black
  • 1 box glass pieces for fusing - texture scrap on clear
  • 2 Jewelry making tools kit
Box 6: Art Mix
  • 15 paint tray pallets
  • 15 14-inch A-frame easels
  • 15 sets of paintbrushes
  • 15 aprons
  • 12 collapsible water cups
Box 7: Tie Dye Mix
  • ​20 squeezable bottles
  • 8 spray bottles
  • Box of rubber bands in assorted sizes

Add-On Box A: Scissors
Scissors
  • 20 pairs​
Add-On Box B: Glue Guns
Glue Guns
  • 8 Surebonder Pro2-100 hot glue guns with stands
  • Glue sticks
  • 8 hot glue mats

USING THE CRAFTS MIX
Request Crafts Mix Box 1 for general crafting supplies, Crafts Mix Box 2 for paper crafting with a Cricut, Crafts Mix Boxes 3 or 4 to make buttons of two sizes, Craft Mix Box 5 for jewelry-making programs, and Crafts Mix Box 6 for painting programs. For extra scissors or glue guns, request a Craft Mix Add-On Box. Troubleshooting and more ideas can be found in the MKE Mixers Library.
*Button Maker Disclaimer
Due to the high demand of the button makers, we cannot guarantee the quantity of consumables in the boxes. We suggest that you purchase the consumables you need if you have a specific amount in mind. We also ask that you only request 1 button mix per program/request
1.25" supplies
  • https://www.tecre.com/catalog/button-making-supplies/282
  • https://www.americanbuttonmachines.com/collections/button-supplies-1/products/1-25-pinback-button-set ​
1.5" supplies​
  • https://www.tecre.com/catalog/button-making-supplies/286
  • https://www.americanbuttonmachines.com/collections/1-5-button-supplies/products/1-5-pinback-button-set

PROGRAM IDEAS
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PROGRAMMING IDEA # 1
Paint Along

PROGRAMMING IDEA # 2
Printmaking Party & Button Bonanza
PROGRAMMING IDEA # 3
Spring Sock Gnomes

CRAFTS MIX IN ACTION

Art mix in action at St. Francis Public Library!
Button maker in action!
Cricut in action at South Milwaukee Public Library
Cricut in action at South Milwaukee Public Library
Glue Guns in action at West Allis Public Library! They were used to make magazine wall art.
Glue Guns in action at West Allis Public Library! They were used to make floral monograms.
Button Maker in action!
ButtonMaker and Crafts Add on Mix A: Scissors in action!
A button from the Printmaking & Button-making Bonanza at Milwaukee Zine Fest!

AVAILABILITY

To request this box, please fill out the online form or visit the request page for email instructions.

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