Ways to Donate
There are a couple of ways to support MakerOpolis and your generous support helps us keep creativity alive and sustainable!
Every donation allows us to expand our efforts to provide eco-friendly, secondhand materials and unique crafting supplies to makers everywhere. Together, we’re reducing waste, supporting sustainable crafting, and inspiring new projects. Thank you for being part of this journey—every contribution makes a difference!
If you'd like to contribute financially - Donate Here
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Finished with a project? Have crafter’s regret? MakerOpolis accepts gently used and clean art/craft supplies.
Local pick-ups can be arranged in Central Valley/Bay Area, CA. Mail-in donations are accepted—please email us to coordinate:
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LIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS
CLEAN, REUSABLE ART AND CRAFT SUPPLIES
Art/Craft Supplies
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Pencils, colored pencils, markers, drawing pens, erasers, sharpeners
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Watercolor paints, paintbrushes, clean canvases, pastels, charcoal
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Ink and ink pads, printmaking tools, calligraphy tools
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Hand tools, scissors, cutting mats
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Beads and jewelry-making supplies
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Cigar boxes
Fibers
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Thread, knitting and crochet tools, sewing needles
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Aida cloth, fabric (larger than 10" x 10"; no scraps, please!)
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Elastic, zippers, leather, pins, lace, hemp, embroidery floss
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Rotary cutters, scissors, stencils, yarn, patterns, transfers
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Knitting and sewing baskets and cases
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Rulers, vintage and modern notions and tools
Stationery
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Watercolor paper, craft paper, scrapbooking paper, wallpaper samples
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Sketchbooks, notebooks, stationery, envelopes, sticky notes
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Glue, tape, memo books, rulers, cards, stamps, stickers, ink pads
Books
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Art- and craft-related books, coloring books, sewing books
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Vintage books and maps, collage materials, craft magazines
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Handmade books and zines
Other Accepted Items
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Enamel pins, patches, maps
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Clean bubble mailers and packing supplies (no styrofoam peanuts)
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Shipping boxes, paper, and reusable shopping bags
We also accept limited home and vintage items on a case-by-case basis.
If you’re interested in donating items of this nature, please send us an email.
NOT ACCEPTED:
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Fake flowers and plants
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Holiday decorations, holiday-specific books, or anything Christmas-related
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Home linens, towels, sheets, drapes, or tablecloths
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Anything toxic, combustible, or hazardous (including spray paints and aerosols)
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Clothing and clothing hangers of any kind
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Electronics and appliances
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Tile and fabric samples
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House paint
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Medical supplies
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Scraps of fabric smaller than 10" x 10"
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Anything broken or needing repair, especially sewing machines
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Binders or large office supplies
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Anything that requires more than one person to carry
Thank you for helping us support sustainable crafting and inspire creativity through your generous donations!