Artable Curiosities
a 501 (c) 3 organization
Artable Curiosities
a 501 (c) 3 organization
You don't need it however someone does
Do you have an abundance of “stuff ” taking up space in your warehouse or spilling out of your supply closet?
Are you looking for ways to use what your office throws out in a more eco-friendly way?
Maybe you love it so much you are wanting to let it go, but.. the thought of it going to waste is causing you to hold on to it.
Share the abundance and be a part of creative conservation and education!!
Trust us to find the creative partner for your treasures!
Email today to set up a time for pick up or where to drop off : donated@artablecuriosities.com
Items that are NOT ACCEPTABLE
PLEASE DO NOT BRING THESE!!!
If you need help finding resources to dispose of these items - send us an email
- Anything Water-damaged, Smelly (smoke, urine, etc), Rusty, Sticky, Moldy, Dirty, or Bug Infested!
- Construction Debris
- Appliances/Power tools with cord or batteries and Christmas Lights
- Batteries
- Generic Housewares (kitchen utensils, bakeware, plates, bowls, etc), Clothing, Bedding, Pillows, Linens, etc
- Bullet Casings/Shells – NO WEAPONS
- Cardboard
- Flammable liquids and aerosols (Gas cans, Spray Paint, Turpentine, etc)
- Furniture
- Coat and Clothing Hangers
- Materials with toxic solvents or other toxic chemicals
- Packing Peanuts and Styrofoam
Items that ARE ACCEPTABLE
NOT LIMITED TO JUST THESE THINGS : THESE ARE THE MOST POPULAR
Fiber & Fiber Art Materials
- Yarn, Thread, String, Cord, etc.
- Fabric – All types (Scraps over 2” square to Full Yardage/Bolts)
- Sewing Machines/ Sergers/Industrial Machines (Working and Non-working)
- Weaving, Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Rug, Latch Hook, Lace making, and Felting tools and supplies
- Embroidery / Needlepoint supplies and tools
- Buttons, Zippers, Tape Measures, Needles, Pins, Pincushions, Sewing Boxes, Scissors, Cutting Mats, Rotary cutters, sewing notions, etc
- Quilting tools (Specialty/Small quilting irons – working, Grids, Rulers, Templates)
- Batting and PolyFil (Clean!)
- Fiber Dyes/Tie Dye Kits (Original Containers/labels, No Leaks)
- Ribbon, Lace, Binding, etc
- Vintage linens (Excellent shape)
- Fiber Art Kits (Complete or Partial/Unfinished)
- Patterns and Instruction Books
Books, Media, and PaperCrafts
- Paperback and Hardback Books on: Art/Art History, Photography, Craft Instructions, Art Instruction, Architecture, etc.
- Old Books, sheet music, book covers, book board, threads
- Vinyl Records, Loose DVDs/CDs for crafts
- Magazines: Nat Geo, Nature, Art/Artists, Patterns/Craft Instructions, Fine Art, Fashion, etc (No recipe or food mag.)
- Photographs (Old and Slides), Film Negatives, Photo Frames and Mattes, Cameras, Slide Viewers, etc
- Scrapbooking Paper and Supplies/Notions
- Cards, Stationary, Envelopes, Postcards, etc
- Maps, Calendars, Blueprints
- Prints, Art Posters, Lamination tools/laminating material
- Origami paper and instructions
- Rubber stamps and ink pads
- Handmade paper/Papermaking supplies: Deckles, etc
- Paper cutting tools / guillotine cutters (blades safely contained/removed please)
- Sprial notebooks, note pads, graph paper, old ledger paper or other old types of paper, cards or media. (used is very welcome)
Kid’s and All Purpose Crafts
- White Glue, Glue Sticks, Duct Tape, Decorative Tape, Glitter Glue, Glue Guns/Sticks, etc
- Glitter, Sequins, Rhinestones, Googly Eyes, Stickers, Feathers, etc
- Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils, Pastels, Paint
- Cotton Balls, Q-Tips, Toothpicks (Unused)
- Watercolors, Non-Toxic Paints, Brushes, Sponges, Other Painting tools
- Wooden dowels, boxes, letters, spools, beads, general wood kit supplies
- Construction paper, craft foam sheets, felt, etc
- Musical Instruments of all types (working or for repair/parts)
- Craft kits (all ages)
- Stencils and Stamps, ink pads
- Modeling clay, playdough (with labels/original containers), clay tools, stamps and forms
- Dolls and doll making supplies, including clothes, shoes, acc.
- Small hard toys (Under 12”)
- Board games and puzzles (complete or for parts)
Fine Art and Art Supplies
- Canvas, boards, and stretching equipment (new or used)
- Sketch books, Watercolor Paper, specialty art paper, small amt. etc
- Gesso and Primer (Excellent condition, original containers)
- Chalk, Conte Crayons, Pastels, etc
- Paint Pallets, Brushes, Sponges, Trays, Watercolors, etc
- Painting and Fine Art Kits/Sets
- Screen Printing Supplies, Ink, transfer machines (all sizes), etc
- Glass-Plexiglass, Stained Glass pieces and tools/supplies
- Stencils and Rubber Stamps
- Hand Tools (non-electric)
- Paints (Oil, Acrylic, etc in usable condition/original containers)
- Smocks/Aprons (blank)
- Charcoal and graphite
- Ceramic and kiln molds, Glazes (in original containers)
- Cameras and Photography Supplies
Business Supplies
- Architecture Firms flooring and cladding samples
- Biotech & Labs plasticware, glassware, stickers
- Food Manufacturers & Restaurants packaging, containers, stickers
Frame Shops & Cabinet Makers wood samples, hardware, matte board
Interior Designers fabric, wallpaper, rug samples
Institutions old-format media, books, surplus, unique fixtures
Leather & Textile Producers fabric, yarns, cones, rolls
Manufacturers punchouts, remnants, overstock, discontinued, seconds, test-runs
Music Stores broken instruments, wire
Printers & Stationary Shops paper, envelopes, binding supplies, tubes
Retail Stores display units, cardboard, inserts
Sign Shops & Engravers misprints, vinyl scrap, banners, coroplast, metal
Small Farms twine, feed bags, planting trays
Utilities wire, cabling
Office Supplies
Pens, Markers, Sharpies, Highlighters, Pencils, Mechanical Pencils, etc
- Erasers and White Out
- Architecture and Drafting Supplies (Ink Pens, Ink Bottles, Compass/Drafting Sets, Slide and Scale Rules, Mylar, Graphite, Drafting lead, Drafting pencils, etc)
- Scissors, Hole Punches, Rulers, Thumb Tacks, Paperclips, Staplers/Staples, Sticky Notes, Memo Pads, Index Cards, etc
- Office and Desk Organizers
- White Boards, Cork Boards, Wall Organizers
- Printer Paper/Reams, Resume Paper, Envelopes, etc
- Glue, Tape, Rubber Cement, etc
- Notebooks and Notepads (partial used is okay)
- School Folders, Subject dividers, Manilla Folders
- Calculators
Party Supplies and Decorations
- Wreath making supplies: tulle, wreath forms (all types), burlap
- Flowers and floral supplies
- Party hats, banners, table cloths, favors, wrapping paper, crepe paper, gift bags, etc.
- Teacher/Classroom Decorations: Poster Board backing, edging, classroom banners, classroom posters/calendars, etc
- Speciality baking supplies: candy molds (plastic or silicone), cutting mats, and baking supplies (NO large pans, pots, or edible items)
- All purpose holiday supplies/decorations – ornament blanks, blank egg forms, notions for themed wreaths, etc (NO Christmas trees, Christmas lights, premade/commercial decorations please)
- Tissue and wrapping paper
Containers
- Altoid tins, cookie tins, popcorn tins (CLEAN)
- Coffee Cans (VERY CLEAN)
- Plastic containers with Lids: Pencil boxes, jewelry boxes, organizers, shoe boxes,etc
- Baskets: wicker, wood, plastic, etc
- Reusable Grocery Bags
- Fabric craft totes and bags
- Cigar boxes (wood and cardboard)
- Cardboard boxes with lids: jewelry boxes, shoe boxes, gift box sets, etc
- Blank decoupage boxes (wood, cardboard)
- Wooden boxes: Jewelry, Trinket, baskets, fruit, etc
- Squirt bottles and applicator bottles
- Glass Jars: Baby Food Jars with Lids, Mason jars (VERY CLEAN)
- Clean and dry "K cups" or similar
Raw Materials
Corks, Pine Cones, Acorns, Shells, etc
- Bottle caps (metal and plastic)
- Dowels (all sizes/materials)
- Clean Scrap and PVC Tubing
- (Under 3’)
- Mosaic Supplies
- Foam board/core, Poster Board, Art Frames, etc
- Sample Books: Linoleum, Glass, Fabric, Acrylic, Wood, Tile, etc
- Terracotta pottery and pottery blanks
- Wood scraps under 2’
- Wallpaper and newsprint
- Rigid/Closed cell foam
- Vinyl and acrylic scraps
- Twine, Jute, Cording, Chain, Wire (clean/coated), Fasteners, etc
- Wood stain, paint samples, etc (Pint or smaller, in original containers)
- Duct tape, automotive tape, reflective tape, painters tape, etc
- Parchment paper, film wrap, shrink wrap, etc
- Buckets and containers (CLEAN)
- Candle making supplies (wax bases, molds, thermometers)
Jewelry and Beads/Beading
- Beads – Glass, plastic, natural materials, etc
- Jewelry findings, beading wire/thread,, etc
- Wire making tools, bead looms, pliers, mandrels, Pick-up tools, forms/molds, etc
- Jewelry displays and holders
- Costume and Vintage jewelry and watches (intact or for upcycle)
- Acrylic resin tools and medium (in original containers),
- Bead and jewelry making instruction books and magazine
- Broken pieces and parts
- Other Accepted Items
- Specialty tools: i.e. glass cutters, industrial walking foot machines, corner round punches, etc
- Business end cuts (fabric, vinyl, etc), Floor displays, etc
- Don’t see it listed? Email us and Ask!
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