Material Acceptance

DROP OFFS PAUSED 10/12-10/20

We are so grateful for the generous response from our community since we opened!

Before you drop off, please read:

Check this page before coming in, as our acceptance list may change based on capacity, and drop-offs may be paused at times if we are at capacity.

Please take a few minutes to look over what you are bringing in. Remove loose sharp items (like X-Acto blades), unlabeled liquids, solvents, and other hazards. Make sure items are clean and not sticky, smelly, moldy, tangled, or showing signs of pest damage.

We Are Not Currently Accepting:

  • Metal frames (at capacity)

  • Plastic page protectors (at capacity)

  • Photo / scrapbook albums (at capacity)

  • Hanging file folders (at capacity)

  • These items are temporarily full. For a complete list of items we never accept, scroll down.

Fabric Drop-offs are Open! You can help us get fabric onto the shelves faster. Please bring nothing smaller than a quarter yard or fat quarter (unless it's something like a charm pack), make sure it’s not stained or moldy, and note the fabric's likely fiber content if you know it. Thanks for your help!

Small Drop-offs (one bag or box): Welcome during open hours; no appointment needed. We prefer drop-offs in bags we can reuse.  

Large Drop-off: Please contact us to schedule an appointment.

Pickups: If you’re moving, downsizing, or handling an estate clean-out. We offer free pickup for larger quantities, fixtures, and specialty materials throughout East Jefferson County. Please contact us to discuss the possibility of a pickup.

Please note:

  • All items must be clean and in usable condition – please, nothing sticky, smelly, moldy, hazardous, or showing signs of pest damage.

  • We reserve the right to decline items.

In addition to materials and supplies, dream items for the store:

  • Card catalog

  • Flat file

  • Rolling library-style kick stool

What We Accept

Click on the categories for full details.

  • Paper & Cardstock

    • Art pads: sketchbooks, watercolor, acrylic, bristle, tracing, mixed media. Partially used pads are welcome!

    • Full sheets (craft, art, office quality)

    • Cardstock and specialty papers

    • Origami, tissue, and crepe paper

    • Scrapbooking paper and supplies

    • Transfer paper and carbon paper

    • Mat board and backing board

    Books & Printed Materials

    • Art and craft books only

    • Sheet music

    • Cards, envelopes, postcards

    • Vintage postcards, maps, photos (pre-1990s)

    Bookbinding & Printmaking

    • Bookbinding supplies (awls, bone folders, waxed thread)

    • Printmaking supplies (usable screens only)

  • Paints & Mediums

    • Acrylic, watercolor, oil paints

    • Fabric and textile paints

    • Glass paint and patina

    • Gesso, primers, fixatives, varnishes

    Drawing & Mark-Making

    • Pencils, pens, markers

    • Charcoal, pastels

    • Calligraphy nibs, handles, and ink

    • Ink pads and refills

    Surfaces

    • Canvas (stretched and boards)

    • Drawing paper and art pads: sketchbooks, watercolor, acrylic, bristle, tracing, mixed media. Partially used pads are welcome!

    • Wood panels

    Tools & Equipment

    • Brushes, sponges, palette knives, palettes

    • Tabletop/travel easels and drawing boards

    • Light boxes and projection copiers

    • Stretcher bars

  • Fabric

    • Cotton, linen, wool, silk

    • Upholstery and home dec weight fabrics

    • Designer fabric remnants

    • Canvas and burlap

    • Wool felt

    • Minimum: 1/4 yard or fat quarter size

    • Exception: Charm packs or precut quilting squares

    Notions & Supplies

    • Thread (any size spools)

    • Needles and pins

    • Buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks & eyes

    • Ribbon, trim, lace, bias tape, binding

    • Elastic and interfacing

    • Batting and stuffing materials

    • Fabric dye and fabric paint

    Leather & Suede

    • Leather pieces and scraps (not clothing or furniture)

    • Leather working tools

    Machines & Equipment

    • Working sewing machines and accessories

    Tools & Notions

    • Rulers and quilting templates

    • Rotary cutters and mats

    • Seam rippers

    • Pin cushions

    • Measuring tapes

  • Yarn & Knitting

    • Yarn skeins and cones

    • Knitting needles

    • Crochet hooks

    • Stitch counters and notions

    Weaving

    • Shuttles and weaving supplies

    • Warping boards and prep tools

    • Table and lap looms

    Spinning & Felting

    • Spindles and spinning tools

    • Felting needles, foam, and materials

    • Clean wool roving

    Other Fiber Crafts

    • Embroidery floss and fibers

    • Needlepoint and crewel supplies

    • Monk cloth, plastic canvas, cross stitch cloth

    • Embroidery hoops

    • Macramé cord and supplies

    • Punch needles

    • Lace-making supplies (bobbins, pillows)

    • Tatting shuttlesitch

  • Beads & Stones

    • Beads of all kinds (plastic, glass, crystal, stone, wood, metal)

    • Cabochons and cameos

    Findings & Components

    • Clasps, jump rings, ear wires

    • Chain, cord, elastic, wire

    • Charms and pendants

    • Watch parts and clock parts

    • Metal blanks and stampings

    Jewelry Items

    • Costume and ready-to-wear jewelry

    • Broken jewelry and parts

    • Vintage jewelry for repurposing

    Tools & Supplies

    • Pliers, wire cutters, files

    • Bead looms and peg boards

    • Tweezers, magnification tools

    • Resin molds

    • Clay (PMC, polymer, air dry, ceramic)

    Camp Crafts

    • Fusible beads (Perler, etc.)

    • Shrinky dinks

    • Lanyard and gimp

    • Stickers and die cuts

    • Stamps and stamp sets

    • Paper punches

    • Embossing powders and heat tools

    • Washi tape

    • Photo corners and albums

  • Adhesives

    • Glue, glue guns, glue sticks

    • Tape (craft, double-sided, painter's)

    Embellishments

    • Pipe cleaners

    • Pom poms

    • Googly eyes

    • Jingle bells

    • Sequins

    • Foam sheets and shapes

    Cutting & Measuring

    • Scissors (fabric, paper, craft)

    • Rulers and measuring tools

    • Cutting mats

    • X-Acto knives and blades

    Other Supplies

    • Binder clips and bulldog clips

    • Magnets

    • Wooden dowels, craft sticks, popsicle sticks

    • Heavy weight cardboard tubes

    • Model building supplies

    • Wood burning tools and supplies

    • Carving tools and blocks

  • Framing

    • Frames

    • Mat board scraps

    • No aluminum frames (currently at capacity)

    Artwork & Canvases

    • Finished artwork

    • Blank canvases

    • Canvas boards

    Photography

    • Digital cameras (8+ megapixels)

    • Film cameras

    • Photography equipment and accessories

    • No darkroom chemicals

  • Glass

    • Baby food jars

    • Mason jars

    • Glass vases and bottles (clean and interesting)

    • Science and lab glass

    Other Containers

    • Clean crates and tubs

    • Totes with lids

    • Stackable drawers

    • Decorative tins (cookie tins, cigar boxes, coffee tins)

    • Baskets

    • Jewelry boxes and display materials

    • Game pieces for craft/art projects

    • Small/vintage/interesting toys

    • Vintage board games

    • Sheet music

    • Notebooks

    • Post-its and note cards

    • Thumb tacks, push pins, metal brads, paper clips, rubber bands

    • Rulers and drafting tools

    • Pens and pencils

  • Design & Architecture

    • Wallpaper samples and sample books

    • Fabric sample books and swatches

    • Countertop samples (granite, quartz, stone)

    • Small architectural salvage (drawer pulls, hinges, small hardware)

    • Paint chips and color samples

    Packaging & Commercial

    • Wine crates and wooden boxes

    • CLEAN and interesting small containers

    • Tissue paper for wrapping

    • Display stands and risers

    • Vintage art and craft supplies

    • Vintage sewing notions

    • Collectible ephemera

What We DO NOT Accept

    • Paints or chemicals without clear labels

    • Pre 1990s chemical products

    • No solvents: turpentine, paint thinner, mineral spirts, acetone, denatured alchohol.

    • Spray paint

    • Toxic or dangerous substances

    • Scented items of any kind

    • Moldy, mildewed, or musty materials

    • Items with smoke, pet, or chemical odors

    • Visibly stained materials

    • Please nothing sticky, smelly, moldy, hazardous, or showing signs of pest damage.

    • Synthetic clothing

    •  Bedding and pillows

    • Window treatments, household linens, or towels

    • Fabric scraps under 1/4 yard (unless quilting charm packs and jelly rolls)

    • Damaged, stained, moldy fabric

    • Standard food storage containers

    • Food of any kind for craft use (pasta, rice, grains, wheatpaste)

    • Standard beverage bottles

    • Non-functional electronics

    • Office equipment (printers, scanners, copiers, ink)

    • Computer software and peripherals

    • Cameras with low resolution (under 10 megapixels)

    • Media like CDs, VHS, cassettes, records, and their cases

    • Cracked or broken glass, ceramics, dishes, and frames

    • Unframed glass or mirror sheets

    • Sharp-edged glass or mirror (unframed/unprotected)

    • Toxic or hazardous materials

    • Foam packaging (unless new craft-specific foam)

    • Loose packing materials

    • Shipping boxes

    • Rx pill bottles

    • Toilet paper and paper towel rolls

    • Packing materials

    • Tissue boxes

    • Salad tubs and empty food containers

    • Special exception for UNIQUE and CLEAN containers

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