Where to Buy Materials

  • Last Updated on October 23, 2026
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The goal of this page is to be a place to collect answers to the question: “Where is a good place to buy _____?”

 

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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.

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

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

Textiles

Local Organizations (map)

  • ReCreative Denver
    • Notably: Fabrics; crafts; Creative Reuse; local non-profit; walkable from denhac
    • 765 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204
    • (720) 638-3128
  • Trelotta Fabric & Craft Studio
    • Notably: Fabric, embroidery, yarn, patterns
    • 3370 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
    • (303) 997-4372
  • Sew Haven
    • Notably: Fabric, cosplay & apparel focused
    • 8280 W Coal Mine Ave Suite 15, Littleton, CO 80123
    • (720) 573-4732
  • Rockywoods Fabrics
    • Notably: Technical and high performance fabrics
    • 106 West 4th St, Loveland, CO 80537
    • (970) 663-6163
  • Sewn Denver
    • Notably: Cuts of vintage apparel fabric, walkable from denhac
    • 18 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
    • (303) 832-1493
  • Allyn’s Fabric and Bridal
    • Notably: Pricier silks, organza, appliques
    • 3200 S Acoma St, Englewood, CO 80110
    • (303) 377-4969
  • SewBo
    • Notably: Wide variety
    • 2576 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80305
    • (720) 948-1579
  • Thrift stores
    • Thrift store linens can be a good source of large amounts of cheap fabric for practice purposes. Can also be good for final projects, just make sure to thoroughly inspect them for stains and rips.

Online Stores

Patterns

The “Big Four” pattern makers are Simplicity, Butterick, McCall’s, and Vogue. If you find a tissue paper pattern in a store, it is likely from one of these companies. Denhac, Recreative, and Sewn Denver all have these in stock. Be sure to double check which size it is, and the exact measurements of that size, as sizing has changed over time. To search and buy these patterns online, only Simplicity still has its own website, where you can buy patterns from all four companies; sites for the other three companies redirect to this Amazon page, where you can filter by brand.

Etsy sells sewing patterns, but please exercise caution when purchasing any pattern from there, as they could be AI generated. AI patterns are unlikely to turn out like the pictures show. Some signs that you can trust an Etsy store are:

  • all the clothes are modelled by the same 1-3 people (the seller and their friends)
  • video or written instructions are included
  • the line art matches the clothes (there are darts in the clothes where the drawing says there should be, etc)
  • there aren’t hundreds upon hundreds of patterns
  • it’s an older store
  • the patterns are more than $5
  • positive reviews from people who have made the pattern and included pictures

If you’re unsure you can post a link in Slack and ask for second opinions. We’re working on building our own library of patterns and trusted sellers.

Threadloop can be a good place to browse patterns, it’s an aggregator with links to buy the patterns you see and a number of useful filters.

Crafting Supplies

Local Organizations

  • Meininger Art Material
    • Notably: Art Supplies; local business, near denhac
    • 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
    • (303) 698-3838
  • Reynolds Advanced Materials
    • Notably: Mold making, casting supplies and classes
    • 3920 Grape St, Denver, CO 80207
    • (303) 399-0202

Physical Storefronts

  • Michaels
    • Notable: Generic arts and crafts
    • 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.

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