Maker Kits allow you to learn a new hobby from home. Located in the basement of the Main Library (202 Cedar St.), each kit checks out for 3-weeks. Then take them home and begin learning your new hobby.
For more information, call 325-676-6025.

1. Cake Decorating Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("First Time Cake Decorating" by Autumn Carpenter), 1 binder, 1 cake turntable, 12 decorating tips, 1 plastic coupler, 2 cake smoothers, 1 cake comb and 2 icing spatulas.
• Book Summary: Like having your very own cake decorating instructor at your side, First Time Cake Decorating guides you expertly through the process, from baking and prepping your first cake through a range of decorating techniques, from essential piping techniques for creating borders, writing, and flowers to working with gum paste and fondant to make stunning daisies, roses, lilies, and more.
  
  

2. Calligraphy/Hand Lettering Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements" by Annika Sauerborn), 1 binder, dual tip brush pens
• Book Summary: This handy reference offers eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch--humorous, dramatic, or romantic--to any handwritten message or meditative journal. Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals.
  
  

3. Crochet Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("Complete Crochet Course" by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby), 1 binder, 9 crochet hooks 9 yarn needles 10 plastic clips
• Book Summary: Filled with step-by-step photography, this guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch! The Complete Crochet Course explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you need, from choosing a hook and yarn to seaming, working in the round, handling specialty stitches, and adding details.
  
  

4. Cross-Stitch Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("The Mr. X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch" by Jamie Chalmers), 1 binder, 5 floss bobbins, 1 thimble, 1 pair of cutters, 1 stitch ripper, 6 needles, 2 needle threaders, 5 cross-stitch hoops
• Book Summary: The book aims to appeal to men as well as women, encouraging one and all to take up the ancient craft. It teaches the basics of cross stitching, including information on materials, tools, techniques and colour blending, but also puts Jamie's own individual spin on it.
  
  

5. Cupcake Decorating Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("The Big Book of Cupcakes" by Betty Crocker), 1 binder, 24 decorating tips, 2 plastic couplers.
• Book Summary: Nearly endless cupcake ideas, spectacular yet truly easy to make, from scratch or with a mix. You'll get guidance on the basics, from simple cupcakes and frostings to creative decorating and gift-giving ideas. Make your next batch of cupcakes standout among the others with some pretty amazing ideas.
  
  

6. Drawing Anime Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote. 1 book ("The Master Guide to Drawing Anime" by Christopher Hart), 1 binder, 24 sketch pencils, 36 colored pencils, 2 white erasers.
• Book Summary: Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating original characters. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart helps you reach this goal by providing insight into the six most popular anime types: schoolgirls, schoolboys, preteens, vengeful bad guys, humorous personalities, and fantasy figures. 
  
  

7. Embroidery Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote. 1 book ("Embroidery" by Lucinda Ganderton), 5 floss bobbins, 1 thimble, 1 pair of cutters, 1 stitch ripper, 6 needles, 2 needle threaders, 5 embroidery hoops.
• Book Summary: Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love. From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail.
  
  

8. Jewelry Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("First Time Jewelry Making" by Tammy Powley), 1 set of jewelers tools to include pliers, wire cutter, curved tweezers, tweezers, yarn scissors, caliper, round pliers & bead board
• Book Summary: The detailed descriptions of materials and easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques will have you making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in no time. The book guides you through the basics for a variety of jewelry mediums and methods, from bead stringing and wirework to chain making, metalwork, resin, and more.
  
  

9. Long Loom Knitting Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("Learn to Knit on Long Looms" by Anne Bipes), 1 binder, 1 hook, 1 yarn needle, 3 long looms (17", 13" and 8.75")
• Book Summary: Learning to create knit garments without needles is the focus of this stitch-pattern collection. By using long looms, crafters can simplify two-color work, master larger projects, and make double-knit fabrics with more options. From simple scarves to detailed felted slippers, the designs in this resource will allure seasoned experts looking for new ways to knit.
  
  

10. raaaaaaaLoom Knitting Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("I Can't Believe I'm Loom Knitting" by Kathy Norris), 1 binder, 1 hook, 1 yarn needle, 3 long looms (17.5", 13.5" and 9.5") and 3 round looms (11.5", 9.5", 7.5").
• Book Summary: Have you discovered the hot tool that makes knitting easier than ever before--without knitting needles? It's a knitting loom (also known as a knitting wheel), and using one is as simple as wrapping yarn around the pegs and lifting the yarn loops with a pick-like tool. Clear photos and instructions make it a breeze to learn everything you need to know.
  
  

11. Paper Quilling Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("Quilling Art" by Sena Runa), 1 binder, 1 quilling board, 1 pair of scissors, 1 pair of tweezers, 1 quilling tool, 1 curling coach, 1 glue bottle (empty), 1 awl, 50 straight pins.
• Book Summary: The popular craft of quilling is given a stylish and contemporary update in this fabulous book by Turkish paper artist, Sena Runa. Inside Quilling Art there are 20 stunning projects to make and then display. It's a simple form of crafting that will have you creating some amazing pictures and graphics.
  
  

12. Pom Pom Making Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("Pompom Crafts" by Allison Howard), 1 binder, 1 pair of cutters, 4 pom pom makers.
• Book Summary: Whiling away a few hours making pompoms is fantastic fun for all the family, and these wonderfully easy pompom projects are sure to brighten up your day. Ideal to make as gifts for young and old alike, you can choose from 17 projects. Pompom Crafts contains clear step-by-step instructions and a fully illustrated techniques section, you'll be whipping up these cute pompom makes in next to no time.
  
  

13. Round Loom Knitting Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("Round Loom Knitting in 10 Easy Lessons" by Nicole F. Cox), 1 binder, 1 hook, 1 yarn needle, 4 round looms (11.5", 9.5", 7.5" and 5.5")
• Book Summary: Loom knitting, the art of creating woven fabric using pegs and a hook instead of traditional knitting needles, is quicker and easier on the hands than knitting, but the results are just as lovely! The easy-to-follow lessons in this book start with the basics and progress to more complex techniques.
  
  

14. Soap Making Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("The Complete Guide to Natural Soapmaking" by Amanda Gail Aaron), 1 binder, 1 melting pot 1 thermometer, 2 silicone molds
• Book Summary: Match colors to scents, add essential oils, try a simple slab swirl or opt for a tiger stripe―the creative possibilities of homemade soaps are endless. Even if you’re starting from scratch.  If you’re wondering where to find everything you need to know, open this book and get ready to fall in love with soap making.
  
  

15. Stamping Maker Kit

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• Contents: 1 tote, 1 book ("Carve Stamp Play" by Lucinda Ganderton), 1 binder, 1 zip binder with 12 carving tools and 1 sharpening block.
• Book Summary: Take an exciting journey into printing with custom-carved stamps! In this complete stamp-carving workshop, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer covers every aspect of creating and using rubber stamps, including carving linear and curved designs, alphabets, complex and repeating geometrical shapes, and image transfers.