TOOLS & TECH LINKS
STEAM Tools, Tech & Supplies
We believe any space can be a Makerspace! We also believe you can build rigorous and robust learning with simple, affordable materials. Here’s a list of of some of our favorite tools, supplies and resources we use in class and during PD. As working artists & inventors, we’ve created a dialog with our materials ~ straws are bearings, skewers are axles, paper engineering mirrors materials science, etc. Our projects scaffold constructivist learning and creative making to build lasting knowledge, invention and skills.
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Adjustable/Leather Hole Punches: www.harborfreight.com
Regular Hole Punches
Reamers: www.harborfreight.com
Scissors
Low Temp Hot Glue Guns: Order bulk at Amazon
Bulk Glue Sticks: www.amazon.com
Diagonal Cutters (for cutting wood & metal): www.harborfreight.com
All Purpose Shears: (for cutting wood & metal): www.amazon.com
Cut All Scissors (for cutting wood & metal): www.harborfreight.com
Wire Strippers: www.harborfreight.com
Small Utility Knives: www.harborfreight.com
Needle Nose Pliers: www.harborfreight.com
Biology Probes/Dissection Needles: www.amazon.com
Embroidery Needles (for scoring): Walmart or craft store; Bulk at www.amazon.com
Canary Cardboard Cutters: www.amazon.com
Rulers or Straight Edges (for measuring & scoring)
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1/2” Copper Tape: www.amazon.com
1/4” Copper Tape: www.amazon.com
2” Copper Tape: www.sparkfun.com
10mm LED Lights: www.amazon.com
5mm LED Lights: www.amazon.com
3 watt LED Lights: www.amazon.com
Blinky LED Lights - Fast & Slow: www.amazon.com
CR2032 Coin Cell Batteries: www.amazon.com, www.thebatterysupplier.com
CR927 Button Cell Batteries: www.amazon.com; www.thebatterysupplier.com
AAA & AA Batteries: Get at local grocery store or hardware store
Sewable LED Lights (Get individual colors or rainbow set): www.sparkfun.com
Conductive Steel Thread: www.sparkfun.com
Sewable Battery Box: www.sparkfun.com
Lily Tiny Microcontroller: www.sparkfun.com
Propeller Motors (Motor Racers) - DC 3.7volt 720 (7x20mm) helicopter motors: www.aliexpress.com; www.amazon.com; www.aliexpress.com
Small Propeller Motors (Mobiles): aliexpress.com
Vibrating Motors - Cylinder: www.amazon.com
Vibrating Motors - Pancake: www.amazon.com
Geared Motors (various): aliexpress.com
30 AWG 6 Strand Wire: www.amazon.com
Tilt Switches: www.amazon.com
Push Button Switches: www.amazon.com
On/Off Switches: www.amazom.com
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Soldering Irons (60 watt adjustable temp): www.amazon.com
Beveled Soldering Iron Tip: www.amazon.com
Beveled Replacement Tips: www.amazon.com
Lead Free Solder: www.amazon.com
Tip Tinner & Cleaner: www.sparkfun.com
Brass Coil Cleaner: www.microcenter.com
Fume Extraction/Smoke Absorbing Fans: www.amazon.com; www.microcenter.com
Carbon Filter Replacements: www.amazon.com
Brass Tip Cleaner Kit: www.amazon.com
Replacement Brass Sponges: www.amazon.com
Silicon Pot Holders: www.amazon.com
Reverse Tweezers: www.sparkfun.com
Helping Hands: www.harborfreight.com
Kids Safety Glasses: www.amazon.com
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2” & 1.5” Cardboard Circles (For Automata & Wheels): www.eurekus.org
Foam Math Squares: www.amazon.com
Paper Straws: www.amazon.com
Plastic Jumbo Milkshake Straws: www.amazon.com
Mini Brads: www.amazon.com; www.eyeletoutlet.com
1”-1.5” Brass Brads: Office Depot or Office Max
Plastic Lids & Caps: www.thecarycompany.com
Wooden Spools: www.caseywoodproducts.com
Large Bamboo Skewers (we like 3 & 3.5mm): Get at grocery store or www.smarkpackusa.com
Small Cake Skewers (2.5mm): Get at any party store or www.smarkpackusa.com
Wooden Dowels: www.amazon.com
Mini Wooden Craft Sticks: Get at amazon.com or walmart.com
Black Curvy Popsicle Sticks: www.amazon.com
Mini Popsicle Sticks: Get from Walmart or amazon.com
Bulk Popsicle Sticks (various): www.craftysticks.com
Large Pony Beads (make sure they work with larger skewers): Walmart or Hobby Lobby
Small Pony Beads (make sure they work with smaller skewers): Walmart or Hobby Lobby
Bulk Beads (various): www.thebeadery.com
Construction Paper: Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Amazon
Cardstock: We like Astrobrights; Get at Office Max, Staples, or amazon.com
Scrapbook Paper: Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Amazon
Pom Pom Balls: Walmart, Amazon
Pipe Cleaners: Walmart, Amazon
Googly Eyes: Walmart, Amazon
1” Metal Paper Clips: Office Max or Walmart
Mini Binder Clips (9/16” wide): www.officedepot.com
Coated Paper Clips: Office Max or Walmart
Plastic Film Canisters: www.amazon.com
Name Tag Pins: www.amazon.com
Name Tag Magnets: www.amazon.com
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Please use your discretion when ordering. And, make sure any tools you use are age appropriate and adult supervised. If you have limited space, we highly recommend setting up a mobile Maker Cart.
We believe in Scratch Making! With Eurekus, learners create from the ground up with basic and re-purposed materials. Making from scratch sparks authentic discovery, problem solving & deep learning. We’re also advocates of learning to use basic & common tools. As we say, your hands teach you how to be an engineer. Making with everyday resources fosters true creativity, equity, sustainability & affordability.
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