Admission Rate
$9 / hour per maker
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Parents, caregivers, etc. are free. Have some coffee, relax and play with your family
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If you're doing more making and less supervising please consider paying
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We're starting as a cash-less business. Card, tap to pay or exact change only please
No complicated tiers, No teaser rates. We recognize that there will activities that are more popular than others so we'll make our best effort to inform you of potential resource constraints when you book. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking will help us make your visit more enjoyable and make you aware of constraints
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If you and your kids love Make. Believe. you'll benefit from a membership. I did the math for you here:
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For a traditionally schooled family, with two kids you make your money back after 1.5 visits*
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For a homeschooled family, with four kids, you make your money back after 1.2 visits**
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* Weekend (Chaos crew) membership for family of two, $80/month. Assumes two hours per visit
** Weekday (Homeschool Hangout) membership for family of four, $85/month. Assumes two hours per visit
Consumables
3D Prints
Cost = WeightGrams*0.060 + PrintHours*2
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Typical 3D prints are $5-$10
Multicolor prints or large prints $20-30*
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3D prints are charged by weight and print time. The print software outputs both of these prior to print. Bust out that TI83 to know how much your print will cost.
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Example Problem: You printed this epic dragon, and it took 2.3hrs and using 52g of material
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Cost: 52g*0.06+2.3hrs*2 = $7.72​
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*Multicolor prints typically take >5hrs even for small models
Laser Engraving
Cost based on material and time on machine​​
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A typical laser engraved wood sign is ~$5
Cost = CostPerBlank + MachiningMin*$0.15
Material | Cost Per Blank | Cost per min |
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Cardboard | 0.15 | |
Wood (3mm basswood) | 2.00 | 0.15 |
Large Format CNC
Formula based on pre-machined rectangular area, material thickness and machining time. Fun.
Cost = Area*CostPerSqft + MachiningHrs*$3.00
Material | Thickness | Cost per sqft |
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MDF | 1/2" | $2.20 |
Basic Plywood | 3/4" | $2.85 |
Basic Plywood | 1/2" | $2.00 |
Basic Plywood | 1/4" | $1.65 |
Example Problem: Susie and Fred are making a family sign out of 1/2" MDF. The boundary of their sign measures 2'x7' and took 1.5hrs to machine.
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Cost = 14sqrt*$2.20 + 1.5hrs*$3.00 = $35.30
Basic Craft Supplies
Free (within reason)
We very much don't want to nickel and dime for popsicle sticks, cardboard (donated) and inches of duct tape. Use judicially and keep it free. If you use two rolls of duct tape and five pounds of hot glue we're going to charge something. :)
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