MakerLab
The CECH Library MakerLab is located across from the Info Desk and is available to all members of the UC community. In the CECH Library, we believe that making is learning. We offer a variety of tools to support all kinds of makers. Whether you’re creating instructional classroom materials, a prototype, or simply feeling crafty, we’ve got you covered!
In Spring 2025, the CECH Library will be piloting the use of three new resources for making with IDT 4015/7115 (Trends in Learning Technology Innovation) including the following:
- xTool F1 Laser Cutter/Engraver
- Bambu x1 3D Printer
- Roland BM 20A (vinyl printer/cutter combo)
At this time, use of this equipment is restricted to IDT 4015/7015 students and CECH Library staff, with the goal of being available for general use by summer/fall 2025. In the meantime, see "What You Can Use" below for a listing of current offerings for general use.
The following equipment is available for use in our MakerLab:
- Button makers
- Comb binding machine
- Cricut Maker 3
- Cricut Autopress
- Cricut Mini Press
- Cricut Brightpad
- Cutting mats in various sizes
- Die cut machines, electronic and manual
- Laminator
- Large format sliding paper cutter
- Rulers, t-squares and hand cutting tools
- Bulletin board paper - $1.20/ft.
- Construction paper - $0.05
- Fraction Flashcards - $0.10
- Poster board (22" x 28") - $1.00
- Sentence Strips (24") - $0.10
- Cardstock - $0.50
- Vinyl, removable - $1.25/sheet or 12" of roll
- Vinyl, permanent - $1.25/sheet or 12" of roll
- Vinyl, iron-on - $1.25/sheet or 12" of roll
- 1.25" button - $0.15
- 2.25" button - $0.25
- 9" x 11.5" - $0.50
- 11.5" x 17.5" - $1.25
- 18" x 24" - $2.00
- 1/4" - $0.10
- 5/16" - $0.15
- 1/2" - $0.20
- 3/4" - $0.30
- 1" - $0.35
- 1.5" - $0.40
UC Payment Options:
- We accept Bearcat Card/Student ID as payment. Instructions on adding funds to your Bearcat Card are available.
- We accept departmental funds UC account string. We cannot accept grant funds (funds that begin with the letter "G").
Payment for UC and non-UC groups:
- We accept credit card payment (new for 2025) via our payment portal in the University of Cinicnnati Marketplace Mall
STEAM Kits
Our STEAM Kits are part of our mixed materials collections (nearby the MakerLab) and available for check out. These kits allow teachers to take design thinking and creativity on the road -- and into the classroom -- to support PK-12 students.