• Makerspace On Demand

    3D Printing, Vinyl Cutting, and "Smile Buttons"

  • The Makerspace On Demand service is available on a limited basis while the Brampton Library makerspaces are closed to the public due to COVID-19.

    Pick-up times may vary and we may not be able to accommodate all requests.

    Same-day and next-day pick-up is not available. 

    This service includes: 

    • 3D Printing
    • Vinyl Cutting
    • Smile Buttons

    This service is for individual requests only. For bulk/group requests, please email makerspace@bramptonlibrary.ca. 

    What is a Smile Button? 

    Library members who wear a face mask while on the job – such as teachers, medical staff or customer service workers – can request a free 2.5 inch pin-back button with an image of their face so others can see the smile behind their mask. 

    How It Works

    • Submit your 3D printing, vinyl cutting, or Smile Button request via this form.
    • If applicable, library staff will contact you to arrange a virtual consultation over Google Meet.
    • During the virtual consultation, staff will examine the request with you, determine its suitability for the requested service, demonstrate how to prepare the job in the appropriate software and send it to the 3D printer or vinyl cutter.
    • You will be contacted when your project is ready to be picked up.
    • Pick-up is available from: 
      • Four Corners Branch (65 Queen St. E).
      • Chinguacousy Branch (150 Central Park Drive)
      • Springdale Branch (10705 Bramalea Road)

    Additional Rules

    • 3D printing and vinyl cutting requests are limited to a maximum of two (2) jobs per customer per week (7-day period)
    • Consumable materials, such as filament and adhesive vinyl, will be provided free of charge on a limited basis:
      • 3D Printing :
        - Print time must not exceed 6 hours.
      • Vinyl Cutting :
        - Cut job must not exceed 12x24 inches.
        - At this time, only Library-provided adhesive vinyl can use used. Heat-transfer vinyl is not available. 
      • Smile Buttons: 
        - Limited to one button per person.

    For more information, contact makerspace@bramptonlibrary.ca

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  • Type of Request

  • Request Details

    Smile Button


  • Upload Your Photo(s):

    • Submit your photo as a JPG or PNG
    • Photo should be cropped to a headshot (shoulders and above)
    • Please allow for a margin of least a 1/4 inch
    • Final button size is 2 1/2 inches

      See image below for reference. Anything beyond the white inner circle will be cut off. 

    template example with guidelines

    At this time, we are only accepting requsts for Smile Buttons.

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  • Request Details

    3D Printing and Vinyl Cutting

  • Upload Your File(s):


    For 3D printing: jobs will be printed on an Ultimaker 2+; your file must be an STL

    For vinyl cutting: Acceptable file types are JPG, PNG, SVG, DXF, .STUDIO

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  • Virtual Consultation

    Virtual consultations are required for most 3D printing and vinyl cutting requests. Consultations will be scheduled according to staff availability. We will do our best to accommodate your preference. For Smile Buttons, a consultation is not required.

  • Pick-up Location

  • For branch locations see: https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/index.php/about/branches

  • Terms and conditions

    The Makerspace On Demand service is being offered on a limited basis due to COVID-19 restrictions and limited staffing levels. We are currently experiencing a high volume of requests. Please allow up to 5 business days for a response. Same-day or next-day pickup is not available.

  • Personal information is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P44, Sec 23, Subsec 4. Information will be used in the management of Library Services. Direct questions to 905-793-4636, ext. 4311.

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