Material Acceptance

Paper & Cardstock

• Full sheets and pads (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

• Newsprint and end rolls

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 pads

• Wood panels

Tools & Equipment

• Brushes, sponges, palette knives, palettes

• Tabletop/travel easels and drawing boards (no floor easels)

• Light boxes and projection copiers

• Stretcher bars

Fabric

• Cotton, linen, wool, silk

• Upholstery and home dec weight fabrics

• Designer fabric remnants

• Canvas and burlap

• Felt sheets and wool felt

• 100% cotton flat sheets in good condition

• Denim pieces (for quilting/crafts)

• Minimum: 1/4 yard or fat quarter size

• Exception: Charm packs or precut quilting squares

100% Cotton Clothes

• For deconstruction (quilting, patchwork, textile projects)

• Plain cotton t shirts

• Dress shirts

• Dresses

• Jeans/Denim

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

Yarn & Knitting

• Yarn of all types and lengths

• 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

Machines & Equipment

• Sewing machines and accessories

• Vintage sewing machines

Tools & Notions

• Rulers and quilting templates

• Rotary cutters and mats

• Seam rippers

• Pin cushions

• Measuring tapes

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

• Magnets

• Wooden dowels, craft sticks, popsicle sticks

• Heavy weight cardboard tubes

• Model building supplies

• Wood burning tools and supplies

• Carving tools and blocks

Framing

• Picture frames

• Frame samples

• Mat board scraps

Artwork & Canvases

• Finished artwork

• Blank canvases

• Canvas boards

Photography

• Digital cameras (8+ megapixels)

• Film cameras

• Photography equipment and accessories

Glass

• Baby food jars

• Mason jars

• Glass vases and bottles (clean, 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

• Puzzles (marked for missing pieces)

• Vintage board games

• Sheet music

• New and unused notebooks

• Post-its and note cards

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

• Rulers and drafting tools

• Binders

• Pens and pencils

Design & Architecture

• Wallpaper samples and sample books

• Fabric sample books and swatches

• Countertop samples (granite, quartz, stone)

• Tile samples (4x4 or smaller)

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

• Paint chips and color samples

Packaging & Commercial

• Wine crates and wooden boxes

• Bottle caps (colored/interesting only)

• Corks (wine, champagne)

• Paper bags

• Clear bags and packaging supplies

• Tissue paper for wrapping

• Display stands and risers

Industrial Byproducts

• Skateboard decks (used or broken)

• Bicycle inner tubes

• Safe and usable industrial materials (call to discuss)

• Vintage and antique items (pre-1990s)

• Collectible ephemera

• Small vintage toys

• Vintage board games

• Vintage sewing notions

• Shells and natural materials

• Paints or chemicals without clear labels

• Very old paints or chemical products

• House paint (art paints only)

• 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

• Synthetic clothing

•  Bedding and pillows (except 100% cotton flat sheets)

• Window treatments, household linens, or towels

• Fabric scraps under 1/4 yard (unless quilting precuts)

• Heavily damaged fabric

• Standard food storage containers

• Bulk food items for craft use (pasta, rice, grains)

• Standard beverage bottles

• Non-functional electronics

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

• Computer software and peripherals

• Cameras with low resolution (under 10 megapixels)

• Outdated media formats (CDs, VHS, cassettes) 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