Paper & Clay Prototyping
Low-Low Fi Prototyping
Tools & Supplies
Cutting tools: scissors, box cutters, precision knives, hole punches
Adhesives: hot glue, craft glue, glue sticks, masking tape, 2-sided tape, duct tape, velcro
Fasteners: staples, paper clips, round head fasteners
Modeling: non-hardening clay (colors), molding clay (brown), pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, toothpicks
Marking: thick and thin Sharpies, water-based markers
Drawing: fine drawing pencils (lead and colored)
Materials: drafting paper, printer paper, drawing paper, scrap fabric
Access
All the resources on the Paper & Clay bench are available for use in Design Lab 1 during open hours.
Learning Links
Cutting Tips
Please consider using protective gloves whenever you use a knife or cutter. You'll find them on the pegboard above the knives.
How to use a utility knife safely
Search or browse through the Fabrication Underground's hand tools guide to find the section "How to Use a Utility Knife"
How to Cut Foam Board for a Clean Finish
Easy-to-follow instructions for a successful cut
Simple tips from an experienced user
Use the Button Maker's adjustable circle cutter for
paper, cardstock, cloth, acetate or thin leather
use pre-set stops for five popular button sizes: 1", 1-1/2", 2-1/4", 3", 3-1/2"
easily adjust the cutter to any special size for custom cuts
see instructions on our Button Maker knowledge base page