Tools & Equipment
Welcome to your creative toolkit.
We believe in real tools and real skills, which is why we've carefully curated equipment for everything from leather crafting to printmaking, fiber arts to photography.
New to a tool? We'll help you get comfortable. Already a pro? You'll find the quality you expect. Each piece of equipment includes proper orientation, and some tools require supervision—because we want you making amazing things safely.
Our creative arsenal is always growing! Here's what's currently waiting for makers:
GENERAL MAKING
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From sharp scissors and sturdy rulers to reliable hammers and versatile pliers—everything you need to tackle most making projects.
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Sharp Exacto knives for detailed cuts, self-healing mats to protect work surfaces, and accurate measuring tools to keep everything perfectly sized.
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Including a professional-grade guillotine paper cutter that makes clean, precise cuts on paper and cardstock up to 24 inches square. Perfect for larger format work and batch cutting.
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A portable, rechargeable adhesive tool perfect for both delicate and sturdy bonds. Freedom from cords makes it ideal for detailed work and reaching tricky spots.
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A versatile handheld tool with various attachments for cutting, carving, sanding, polishing, and engraving. Perfect for detail work across multiple materials from wood to metal.
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A versatile tool that delivers concentrated heat perfect for embossing, shrink wrapping, drying materials, and activating adhesives. Essential for various crafting techniques and finishing touches.
PRINTING & PAPER CRAFTS
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Our antique Golding Pearl printing press (circa 1890s) brings the art of letterpress to life. This elegant cast iron press, complete with type sets, creates beautifully crisp impressions for cards, art prints, and small-format projects.
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Our A3 printing press delivers professional-quality relief prints through smooth, hand-operated pressure. Perfect for lino cuts, woodblocks, and even flower pressing, this versatile press handles projects up to A3 size with precise, consistent results.
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A sturdy bench hook for even inking, smooth rubber brayers for applying ink, and traditional wood baren for hand-burnishing prints to perfection.
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A Complete Kit for Creating Hand-bound Books, including our Cinch binding machine, heavy-duty booklet stapler, bone folders, awls, and binding supplies—everything needed to transform pages into professional-looking books and journals.
LEATHER CRAFTS
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Essential leather crafting tools for adding texture and design to leather projects. Complete with swivel knives, stamping tools, mallets, and bevelers—all the basics for creating detailed leather designs and patterns.
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A comprehensive set of leather working tools for precise cuts and professional hole making, including rotary cutters, punches, and chisels—everything needed to prepare leather pieces with clean edges and accurate holes.
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A sturdy manual press with interchangeable dies for setting rivets, snaps, and other hardware in leather projects. Makes quick work of securing closures and decorative elements with professional results.
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A powerful industrial-grade press that cuts leather with precise, consistent results using steel dies for wallets, bags, and accessories. This professional tool requires orientation and supervision but makes quick, clean work of cutting multiple leather pieces.
FIBER ARTS
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An elegant duo of wooden tools that work together to transform hanks of yarn into ready-to-use balls: the swift holds the yarn while the winder creates neat, center-pull balls. Essential equipment for fiber artists preparing their materials.
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Traditional tools for transforming fiber into yarn, our collection of drop spindles lets you experiment with the ancient art of hand-spinning. Perfect for beginners learning the craft or experienced spinners creating custom yarns.
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A professional-grade tool for creating custom rugs, tapestries, and fiber art. The electric tufting gun works with our adjustable frame to punch yarn through backing fabric, letting you "draw" with fiber to create plush, textural pieces.
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Traditional fiber art tools for creating textured designs in cloth. Available in various sizes, these needles create loops in fabric to build images and patterns stitch by stitch.
DIGITAL CRAFTING
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Think of it as a printer that cuts instead of prints. The Cricut Explore 3 precisely cuts your digital designs into paper, vinyl, and other materials, making it perfect for creating custom stickers, cards, and Deco. Use with our Cricut Easy Press 2 to make t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.
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A heat press that brings Cricut projects to the finish line. Perfect companion to the Explore 3, it permanently bonds vinyl to fabrics and transfers designs to shirts, bags, and other materials with professional-quality results.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
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Professional 24" x 36" backdrops in various colors and textures create clean, consistent backgrounds for product photography and small-scale photo shoots.
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Professional-grade lighting setup for consistent, well-lit photos and videos. Perfect for product shots, creative documentation, and content creation.
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Versatile overhead lighting specifically designed for photo and video creation. Adjustable positioning makes it ideal for documenting creative processes and capturing detailed work.
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Adjustable phone holders and stands for stable video and photo capture. Perfect for documenting your creative process or filming tutorials hands-free.
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A curated collection of styling elements including male & female dress forms, select vintage Americana, and antique wooden spindles, crates & boxes. Add character and context to your product photography and creative shoots.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Professional sets of metal stamps in 5/32" and 1/4" sizes for adding text and designs to metal jewelry and accessories. Create permanent, personalized impressions on various metals.
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A complete set of professional stained glass tools for creating beautiful glass art: electric grinder for smooth edges, specialized pliers and cutters for precise glass work, professional soldering equipment, and all the essential tools for safe and accurate glass crafting. Our setup includes everything from basic cutting tools to finishing equipment, plus safety gear and ventilation.
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A 4.5-quart professional pot with temperature control and convenient spout for candle making and wax projects. Perfect for both small batches and larger pours.
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Our complete candle making setup includes 4-pound capacity pouring pitchers for controlled wax pouring, precision droppers for fragrance and color, metal wick holders to keep wicks centered, candy thermometer for perfect temperature control, and a digital scale for accurate measurements. Works alongside our wax melting pot to create professional-quality candles.
LENDING LIBRARY
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Our carefully curated collection of 100+ art, design, and craft books is here to feed your creativity. Whether you're diving deep into technique, seeking inspiration, or exploring something entirely new, our library covers the creative spectrum—from traditional crafts to contemporary making.
Browse books on:
• Leather crafting fundamentals
• Fiber arts & weaving
• Printmaking techniques
• Bookbinding arts
• Collage & mixed media
• Design principles
• Creative business
• And so much more
Mix members can check out books for two weeks at a time—because sometimes good ideas need time to simmer. Not a member? You're still welcome to browse and be inspired during your visit to THE EXCHANGE.
All the tools you need, plus materials to get you started. We offer a selection of basic materials and supplies for purchase—from pre-cut leather pieces and yarn to vinyl for the Cricut and basic printmaking supplies. Having quality materials on hand means you can start creating the moment inspiration strikes. Because good ideas shouldn't have to wait for materials to arrive.
Use of all tools included with a day pass. Some equipment requires orientation or supervision. Just ask—we love helping makers find the right tools for their projects!