The Art Deptarment would gladly accept the following items during Open Shop Hours. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt public charity. Your donations of property are tax deductible. When you drop off your donation to BICAS, our employees can furnish you with a tax receipt.
Tools
dremmel Kit
soldering Kit
welding supplies (masks, goggles, earplugs, small gloves, etc)
button maker
laminating machine
paper cutter
sewing machines
blender
wood and linoleum cutting tools
paintbrushes
scissors
needle nose pliers
wire cutters
rulers and straight edges
Supplies
paints and brushes (watercolor, acrylic, oil, spray, etc)
markers
paper and cardstock of all types
fabric
glue sticks, rubber cement and other adhesives
stencils
stamp kits and ink
printmaking supplies (inks, brayer rollers, paint scrapers, etc)
jewelry making supplies
sewing, cross stitch and embroidery supplies and patterns (thread, needles, etc)
framing supplies (frames, hanging wire, glass, mat board, mounting hooks and hardware, etc)
cameras and related equipment including old pinholes
postage stamps
Library
sewing, emboridery, cross stitch patterns and books
patterns for cycling caps, panniers and messenger bags
project templates, schematics, and instructions
chidren's activity and coloring books
fine art, craft, and cottage industry books
old issues of DIY magazines (Readymade, Make, Craft, etc)
bike repair and cycling books (esp. vintage)
illustrated encyclopedias
zines
fabric and wallpaper sample books