Sourcing Materials

  • Last Updated on August 23, 2024

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Overview

The goal of this page is to be a place to collect answers to the question: “Where is a good place to buy _____?”

 

denhac Discounts

Some stores give discounts to denhac members. Active and paid up members of denhac: view this wiki page while logged in to your denhac account to view store discounts.

 

Wood

  • Deadfish Studios
    • Notably: Baltic Birch Offcuts; supports denhac via in-kind donations
    • 3410 W Warren Ave, Denver, CO 80219
    • (720) 357-9432
  • Paxton Lumber
    • Notably: Lumber; moulding; sheets goods
    • 4837 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80216
    • (303) 399-6810
  • Austin Hardwoods
    • Notably: Lumber; exotic woods; moulding; sheets goods
    • 975 W Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80223
    • (303) 733-1292
  • Woodcraft
    • Notably: Crafting woods; woodworking tools; woodworking classes
    • 6770 S Peoria St, Centennial, CO 80112
    • (303) 290-0007
  • Rockler
    • Notably: Crafting woods; woodworking tools; woodworking classes
    • 2553 S Colorado Blvd Ste 108, Denver, CO 80222
    • (303) 782-0588

 

Plastic

  • Plasticare
    • Notably: Supports denhac with in-kind donations
    • 4211 S Natches Ct, Englewood, CO 80110
    • (303) 781-1171
  • Colorado Plastics
    • 500 S Arthur Ave, Louisville, CO 80027
    • (303) 443-9271

 

Metal

  • Altitude Steel
    • Notably: Steel
    • 1401 Umatilla St, Denver, CO 80204
    • (303) 534-7075
  • C & M Iron and Metal Sales
    • Notably: Sales and recycling; scrap yard; welding and cutting supplies
    • 2333 W Hampden Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110
    • (303) 761-7881
  • Metal Supermarkets
    • Denver (Commerce City)
      • 7003 East 47th Ave Drive, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80216
      • (720) 779-0434
    • Denver (Englewood)
      • 1500 West Hampden Ave, Bldg 2, Ste A, Sheridan, CO 80110
      • (720) 722-6317
    • Wheat Ridge
      • 765 Moss Street, Golden, CO 80401
      • (303) 424-1030
  • K & K Surplus
    • Notably: Steel and pipe, hardware, metals, tools
    • 8381 Brighton Rd, Commerce City, CO 80022
    • (303) 287-7195

 

Glass

  • D&L Art Glass Supply
    • Notably: Glass for artistic use
    • 1440 W 52nd Ave, Denver, CO 80221
    • (303) 449-8737

For general-purpose projects, the glass in picture frames can be reused and repurposed, so thrift stores and garage sales can be a good source, too.

 

Leather

  • Tandy Leather
    • Denver (Store #2)
      • 13900 E Florida Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
      • (303) 333-2295
    • Denver (Store #122)
      • 7355 W 88th Ave Suit J, Westminster, CO 80021
      • (303) 430-7306
    • South Denver (Store #151)
      • 1500 W Hampden Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110
      • (303) 795-0060

 

3D Printing Supplies

  • Micro Center
    • Notably: Filament; resin
    • 8000 E Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80237
    • (303) 302-8500
  • Printerior
    • Notably: Recycled filament; online store only
  • MatterHackers
    • Notably: Filament; resin; online store only

 

Electronic Components

  • Micro Center
    • Notably: Physical storefront; limited selection of components
    • 8000 E Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80237
    • (303) 302-8500
  • SparkFun
    • Notably: Local business; has worked on projects with Colorado makerspaces; quick shipping (they are just north of Denver, in Niwot); local pickup available
    • 6333 Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot, CO 80503
  • Adafruit
    • Notably: Open-source hardware
  • AliExpress
    • Notably: Cheaper, but slower and not as reliable
  • Arrow Electronics
    • Notably: Electronic components
  • Digikey
    • Notably: Fast and reliable, but expensive
  • LCSC Electronics
    • Notably: Electronic components
  • Mouser Electronics
    • Notably: Fast and reliable, but expensive

 

Textiles & Crafting Supplies

Local Organizations

  • ReCreative Denver
    • Notably: Fabrics; crafts; Creative Reuse; local non-profit; walkable from denhac
    • 765 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204
    • (720) 638-3128
  • Fancy Tiger Crafts
    • Notably: Fabrics; crafts; local co-op
    • 3421 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
    • (303) 733-3855
  • Meininger Art Material
    • Notably: Art Supplies; local business
    • 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
    • (303) 698-3838
  • Reynolds Advanced Materials
    • Notably: Mold making, casting supplies and classes
    • 3920 Grape Street, Denver, CO 80207
    • (303) 399-0202

Physical Storefronts

  • Joann
    • Notably: Generic fabrics; vinyl rolls; crafting supplies
    • Many locations around Denver.
  • Guiry’s
    • Notably: Art supplies; paint
    • Many locations around Denver, but not all locations have art supplies. Look for the locations that have Art Supplies in their departments list.

Online Stores

 

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