Dye-sublimation is a printing process that uses heat to transfer a design onto a material such as t-shirts, mugs, coasters, etc. This is a two-step process: step 1 is printing a design on a specialty transfer paper with the Sawgrass printer, step 2 is heat-transferring the printed design onto the material.

Only materials created for dye-sublimation can be used- at least 65% polyester fabric, dye-sublimation polyester coated ceramics or aluminum, etc.

We have 8.5x11in and 11x17in transfer paper available for free, the maximum monthly allotment is 10 sheets. If you are doing a larger project, please provide your own sublimation paper.

Risograph printing is a mechanical alternative to screenprinting, in which colored layers of ink are spot-printed onto
paper. The Riso machine internally creates a stencil that is laid onto a drum filled with ink, which then spins at high
speed and forces the ink through the stencil onto paper. The riso process creates a uniquely textured print that cannot
be replicated. The Risograph resembles in some ways a Xerox machine, although unlike other forms of printing it is not
restricted to the use of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow or Black colors: rather, a wide range of idiosyncratic colors can be used
for expressive possibilities.

The printer is loaded with one color at a time so multi-color images and designs need to be printed as separate layers. The soy-based inks are semi-translucent so prints with multiple colors will blend together to create a broader range of colors.

We have nine colors available: Red, Florescent Pink, Yellow, Flat Gold, Green, Seafoam Green, Cornflower Blue, Federal Blue, and Black.

The riso printer works with uncoated paper only, the maximum print area is 8.25x14in. There is 8.5x11in paper in both text weight and cardstock available for free. If printing a project that requires more than 50 sheets, we ask that you provide your own paper.

The riso printer requires training before use, please contact Knowledge Lab Manager, Patricia Swanson (paswanso@purdue.edu), to set up a training appointment.

Sticker Printing Guide and Reservation page

Sticker printing requires a sticker file submission and reservation approval prior to use (see guide for more details). Our material comes on 18in wide rolls, the maximum allotment for individuals and clubs/groups is 36 linear inches per month.

We have three Cricut Maker 3 machines, two machines connected to computers and one machine available to connect to a personal computer with usb. Cricut machines can cut designs into paper, vinyl, fabric, and other materials using the Cricut Design Space software.

There is cardstock, permanent vinyl, heat-transfer vinyl, and infusible ink available. The maximum allotment for vinyl and infusible ink is 12x24in a month.

We have a wide range of supplies available for designing and creating, including cardboard, wooden dowels, construction paper, drawing supplies, rulers, glue and hot glue guns, scissors, and other craft supplies.

We also have breadboards, tools, circuit boards, cables, connectors, and other basic electronic supplies for Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Podcast Booth Reservation Page

Our podcast booth is for audio and video recording only and requires a reservation (see link for more details).

Four RODE Procaster Microphones and four headphone sets.

RODECaster Pro Soundboard, microSD card and SD card adapter.

Three Sony a6400 4K cameras for video recording.

Two LED Lights.

We have 4-5 sewing machines available at any time including two Singer Heavy-Duty and three Brother ST531HD.
There is thread, fabric, fabric scissors and rotary cutters, irons and ironing boards, and other sewing notions available for use. We also have two adjustable dress forms and one size 14 dress form available.

There are knitting needles (straight and circular), crochet hooks, embroidery hoops, and embroidery needles of various sizes available as well as a yarn swift and yarn ball winder.

There is a wide variety of various yarns and embroidery floss available as well.

There are 1in and 1.5in button makers with all supplies provided for free. The maximum allotment is 100 buttons a month for individuals and clubs/groups.

Our heat presses can be used with any heat-transfer material including heat-transfer vinyl, dye-sublimation paper, and Cricut Infusible Ink.

Cricut 15inx12in Autopress for t-shirts and tote bags.

Cricut EasyPress 9x9in and press mat.

Cricut Mug Press for 11-16oz straight-walled mugs.

PYD Life Pro Max Tumbler Press for 20oz straight-walled tumblers.

We have various tools, equipment, and supplies for zine making, booklets, and other paper presentation forms.

Fellows A3 Laminator with 9x12in and 11×17 lamination sheets.

GBC CombBind C110 with 3/8in and 1in plastic spines.

MakeEasy Binding Machine with 6mm and 12.5mm wire spines.

Wax thread, hole punching jigs, and other sewn binding supplies and tools.

Regular and long-reach staplers.

Clear tape and double-sided tape.