Donate That Art Clutter!
Done with that project? Do you have crafters regret? MakerOpolis accepts gently used and clean art/craft supplies.
In person drop offs can be arranged and are welcome please email us.
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LIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS
**CLEAN, REUSABLE ART AND CRAFT SUPPLIES**
Art/Craft
pencils, colored pencils, markers, drawing pens, erasers, sharpeners, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, clean canvases, pastels, charcoal, ink and ink pads, printmaking tools, calligraphy tools, hand tools, scissors, cutting mats, beads + jewelry making supplies, cigar boxes
Fibers
thread, knitting + crochet tools, sewing needles, aida cloth, fabric (larger than 10" x 10", please no scraps!), elastic, zippers, leather, pins, lace, hemp, embroidery floss, rotary cutters, scissors, stencils, yarn, patterns, transfers, knitting + sewing baskets and cases, rulers, vintage and modern notions and tools
Stationary
watercolor paper, craft paper, scrap booking paper, wallpaper (samples), sketchbooks, notebooks, stationery, envelopes, sticky notes, glue, tape, memo books, rulers, cards, stamps, stickers, ink pads
Books
art- and craft- related books, coloring books, sewing books, vintage books + maps, collage materials, craft magazines, handmade books and zines
Other Accepted Items -
enamel pins, patches, maps, clean, bubble mailers and packing supplies (except styrofoam packing peanuts), shipping boxes, paper & reusable shopping bags
We also accept limited home + 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:
Fake flowers and plants
Holiday decorations, holiday-specific books, or anything Christmas-related
Home linens, towels, sheets, drapes or tablecloths
Anything toxic, combustible or hazardous (including spray paints and aerosols)
Clothing and clothing hangers of any kind
Electronics and appliances
Tile and fabric samples
House paint
Medical supplies
Scraps of fabric smaller than 10" x 10"
Anything broken or needing repair, especially sewing machines
Binders or large office supplies
Anything that requires more than one person to carry