Make-It Space Materials

The Make-It Space provides basic materials for new members to use whilst learning the equipment and software. Once you know how to use the equipment and are ready to work on your own projects, you will need to supply your own materials, ensuring they’re compatible with our equipment.

Materials are provided for inductions and workshops.

EQUIPMENT MATERIALS
Laser Cutter - work area 500 x 700 x 160mm

The cutting / etching capacity is dependent on the material. Some materials tests are available in the Make-It Space workshop area. Our rotary attachment can also etch cylindrical objects. 

Laser cutting materials include:

Acrylic, plastics, MDF, wood, leather, cardboard, rubber, foam.

Laser engraving materials include:

Acrylic, plastics, MDF, wood, aluminium, glass, melamine, tile, fabric.
CNC Router - work area 600 x 900 x 145mm

The cutting / engraving capacity is dependent on the material and the bits used. Some sample projects are available in the Make-It Space workshop area.

Acrylic, MDF, ply wood, soft and hard woods, soft metals such as aluminium and copper.
Cricut Machines

Cricut machines can cut and emboss a wide variety of materials including card stock, adhesive vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, fabric, balsa and acetate.

Please see this web page for a full list of Cricut compatible materials:

Which materials can I cut with my Cricut smart cutting machine?
3D Printers

PLA, ABS, PETG, PA, TPU 1.75mm filaments

Makerbot printers are PLA filament ONLY.