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Blueprint
The City Library Makerspace
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Sunday 31st - Closed
Monday 1st Queen's Birthday - Closed
Tuesday 2nd - Closed
Wednesday 3rd - Closed
Thursday 4th Open Limited Hours - 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday 5th Open Limited Hours - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 6th Open Limited Hours - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Upcoming Hours
Open Limited Hours 5 June 2020
Open Limited Hours 6 June 2020
-Closed 7 June 2020
-Closed 8 June 2020
-Closed 9 June 2020

Blueprint is the City Library Makerspace where anyone can learn how to create and share whatever their imagination can conjure using the latest in fabrication technology, design software and creative tools.

Our resources include sewing equipment, 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC routers, vinyl cutters, a heat press, and more. Visit us during opening hours to find out how we might help bring your project ideas to life.

Guided tours and training sessions for groups and schools are also available outside of opening hours by special request. Contact us to learn more.



Resources available at Blueprint

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3D Printing

We have several make of FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D printers, including Ultimaker 2+ and Original Prusa i3 MK2.5S printers, plus a SLA (Stereolithography) printer.

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Sewing Machines

We have sewing machines that anyone in the community can use. Bring your fabric and thread along.

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Laser Cutter

Cut and engrave different materials such as wood & acrylic up to 6mm thick. We can also cut out shapes in leather or felt.

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Blueprint Software & Computers

We have four PCs and two Macs available for accessing design and photo editing software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D design and slicing packages and electronics design software.

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Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press

Cut designs and lettering out of coloured rolls of self-adhesive film to make signs, stickers, decals, labels and masks for painting. Heat press film is available for pressing onto fabrics like tee shirts or reusable bags.

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CNC Routers

We have three types of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) routers, which carve material away to create objects from wood and plastic. Aluminium can also be machined with extra care.

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