Artsy Crafty Stuff

[Kara Ferguson]

So, the ladies would like to build an area for hoarding of shared use of crafting supplies. The board has okayed it. We'd like to get a shelving unit so we have space to separate out supplies (sewing/yarn crafts/paints/ beads etc.) Claudio/Dan/Ben estimate that a shelving unit would cost us $100-$125.  I'm in for $30.  Who else is in?

Any additional money raised over what we need for the unit would go towards organizational items such as baskets or other containers so the shelves are not a hot mess.

Thanks,
-k


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[claudio donndelinger]

I'm in for $30, payable later this week.

CD

[John Wood]

Count me in for $20

John

[Ashley Belshan]

I'm in for $20, yay for crafty stuff!  

Ashley

[Kara Ferguson]

So far we have:

Kara     $30

Claudio $30

John     $20

Ashley  $20

For a total of $100.  Thank you to everyone who's pitching in! We'll use any left over funds to purchase bins/tubs for organizational purposes. Any other contributions? Anyone? 

Please make your payment via paypal to treasurer@midsouthmakers.org or give your cash/check to Ben.

Thanks!

-k

[rachel donndelinger]

Claudio and I have some small tubs with lids we can donate to get us started...

Rachel

[Ben Eishen]

Will this work for you guys?

http://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-SHE18487-18-Inch-Shelving/dp/B002QBDMG0/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1345559214&sr=1-5&keywords=18x48+shelve 

The only beef I have with it is it only has 4 shelves. 

Here is one with 5, but its only 36x18.

http://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-SHE18484-18-Inch-Shelving/dp/B001E99QK6/ref=sr_1_2_m?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1345559214&sr=1-2&keywords=18x48+shelve

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Option A has 3456 SQin of surface, equating to 3.24 cents per square inch.

Option B has 3240 SQin of surface, equating to 3.77 cents per square inch.

Option A has better bang for the buck :D

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[Ben Eishen]

Oh one other one. Has plastic storage bins included with the shelves. 99 plus tax. Will this be big enough for the crafting palooza?

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/commercial-bin-rack-22-bins/prod1450040.ip?navAction= 

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[Kara Ferguson]

@Rachel - Awesome! I have a few too, along with the stuff that's in them.

@Ben -   I like the first one better. It does only have four shelves, but it's a good height and it's on rollers (I didn't see that the other one was?). So, it'll be easy to move if we need to. And, I'm sure we can come up with some ideas to maximize the space.

On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Ben Eishen <b...@eishen.com> wrote:

[Danny Chamberlin]

You can order individual shelves for the SHE18487 for $14 ea from Seville if needed:

https://www.sevilleclassics.com/products.php?pid=147 

Danny

On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Ben Eishen <b...@eishen.com> wrote:

[Kara Ferguson]

Ok, now I'm torn. The one from Sam's Club does have promise. And the upside for the non-freakishly tall people is that it's about two feet shorter. And we could still put bins or tubs on top if we needed to.

[Danny Chamberlin]

That thing is tiny..

Danny

[Kara Ferguson]

It's definitely not as large as they other one. I think we'd have more room to customize and expand with the Seville one. 

[Mary Hess]

I'll throw down 20

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[Sonny Mounicou]

Keep in mind to that we have other DIY options too.  These don't replace the need for a cabinet, but they provide great options for storing items.  Most of these are parametric, so you can specify the dimensions you want.  

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28103

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14758

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:26596

[rachel donndelinger]

I'm ok with the pre made wire shelves, but I can't deny the maker in me. I really love the thingiverse projects Sonny posted.

http://ana-white.com:80

These are plans for a "puzzle" bookcase / shelves that could totally be customized to our unique personality as a maker group.
Also, this is just one of MANY plans/ideas we can choose from. I would be willing to come any time this week to get some of this started. Doesn't have to be building the shelves, just what ever is decided.

Does any or everybody have a time we could meet up and get this ball rolling?

Rachel

[Kara Ferguson]

Rachel,

I couldn't pull up the specific plans you mentioned. But, I'm not opposed to something being built instead of bought as long as it's big enough to suit our needs without being too cumbersome if we ever need to move it.

I'm trying to finish typesetting an issue of my magazine so I can get it off to the printer for a proof. Unless some kind of editorial miracle happens tonight it's not likely I'll be available the rest of the week.

-k

[Kara Ferguson]

Is this the one?

http://ana-white.com/2010/01/plans-puzzle-bookcase-crate-and-barrel.html 

[rachel donndelinger]

No worries!  We'll figure something out. Besides, with the LAN party this weekend, it's probably best to come back to this next week.
See if this link works.....

http://ana-white.com/2010/01/plans-puzzle-bookcase-crate-and-barrel.html

Crossing my fingers for your editorial miracle ...

Rachel

[rachel donndelinger]

Yes, that would be the one....

[Joe Ferguson]

I see your puzzle bookcase and raise you...

Tetris Shelf!  http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Tetris-DVD-or-book-shelf/ 

Not very mobile though :/

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[rachel donndelinger]

Joe,

Throwing my cards in man!  You get the pot!  I'm loving this tetris bookshelf!  I think it would be perfect!  Just make it in smaller sections, and join each section with a removable device. Even if we don't use it for the craft shelving, it would be awesome anywhere in the space....
Hell, we could even design the whole common room around a tetris theme....just throwing that out there....

Rachel

[Kara Ferguson]

I wanted to say thanks again to everyone who donated money towards the shelving unit, and to Rachel for suggesting we have a spot for craft stuff at the space! 

Several people have mentioned they have items to contribute to stocking the shelves. I know I do. Would you guys like to set a time to bring all of our supplies up there and merge and  organize?

In addition to crafting supplies, Mary and I talked about having binders for knitting, crochet, and sewing patterns/projects. So, if you have anything along those lines that would be great too!

-k

[Joe Ferguson]

I have some 1" and maybe some 2" binders stashed away that you could use for it.

[Kara Ferguson]

Great! I think we'll need three, for sure. 

[Kara Ferguson]

Also, if any of the ladies (or guys?!?) have a skirt hanger or two to throw in, those are really great for fabric.

[Mary Hess]

I may have binders, not sure if I threw them out or not.  I also have some wire cube shelving if we need ( cheapo target stuff)

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[Kara Ferguson]

I will be at the space on Sunday around 1 p.m. to put the shelf together (if that hasn't already been done) and to start organizing our craft stuff. 

I might make it up there Saturday afternoon/evening, but I'll be there Sunday for sure. So, if you have organizational or craft items to donate, this weekend would be a good time to start dropping stuff off. 

Also, if you want to help organize craft supplies, your time would be much appreciated!

-k  

[MemphisArtGuy]

oh wow, totally should have price through me looks like we could have gotten two shelves for what you paid for one.

 

 

 

Think we should get a few of these for the shop

 

ORGILL SKU#: 8779738
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Model Number: GR5-3012-5DI
Retail UPC: 041804976641

Benchmark Retail: USD 65.25/EA Minimum Purchase: 1

Shelf Pack: 1

Your Cost: USD 39.84/EA Angle post material and L beam design. Shelves made of particle board. DRB design. Corrosion resistant powder coat finish. Adjustable shelves, which hold 200 pounds per shelf. All steel construction. 5-SHELVES Brand:"GORILLA RACK" Black H x W x D In.=60H x 30W x 12D -Dru

[Kara Ferguson]

I'm headed up to the space with a ton of craft/art stuff if anyone would like to join me.

[Kara Ferguson]

I will be up the space at 1. If you have craft/art supplies (or storage stuff) to donate for shared use, please bring them by.

Also, a big thank you to Mark for putting the shelf together!
-k

[Daniel Hess]

I have no clue what Mary was wanting to donate for that. Hopefully she'll be home later today and could bring stuff out. 

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