Vendors for Materials
Where can students purchase materials?
There are a variety of sources for students to obtain materials from. Students should always try looking at the Scrap Traps around the College first, as those materials are FREE.
Where Can I Get Other Materials On Campus?
Materials Lab: Central Shelf
Hours: Visit webpage for most up-to-date hours
Location: 220 Leazar Hall, 2230 Stinson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
This shelf is located in the main room of the shop, in the basement of Leazar Hall. It works best for large pieces of wood, foam, acrylic, MDF, sheet metal, and poster board. Most of the shelf is open for all design students to take or leave items as needed. However, there is a section on the back designated for university use, and for students who have labeled their materials. This section is not for general consumption. The shelf is a great resource for shop newbies and pros alike, so if you want to keep your material, put your name on it!
Where Can I Get Other Materials Off-Campus?
General Art Supplies
Jerry’s Artarama
Hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 8pm & Sundays: 11am – 6pm Website: https://www.jerrysretailstores.com/raleigh-nc/
Location: 3060 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27609
FYE schedules bus ride off-campus to store at the beginning of Fall semester.
Thrift Stores
The Scrap Exchange
The Scrap Exchange http://scrapexchange.org/
Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11:00am-7:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm
The Scrap Exchange accepts drop-off donations from 11:00am-6:30pm seven days/week.
Contact: (919)688-6960
The Scrap Exchange is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse. They are an established and beloved resource for NC designers who need cheap, unique, eco-friendly materials. Their warehouse and thrift store are a treasure trove of recycled goods, and an excellent place to discard leftover materials. Visit their website to see a list of acceptable donation items.
Scrap Exchange Creative Reuse Arts Center
Scrap Exchange Creative Reuse Arts Center
2050 Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
919-688-6960
Scrap Thrift
2020 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 31
Durham, NC 27707
919-402-8989
Habitat for Humanity Raleigh ReStore
Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday: Closed
Location: 2420 N. Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Contact: (919)833-6768
Instagram: @wakerestore
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. It’s a great opportunity to volunteer and give back to your community while honing your construction skills. They accept donations of household items and construction materials at all ReStore locations. Visit their website for more donation guidelines.
Wood
Lowes (do NOT order MDF for CNC from here!)
Cary or Garner store deliver to the shop.
Home Depot (Order MDF for CNC from here)
Cary store is the closest location for Delivery. Can deliver to the shop.
Plastics & Foam
Southeastern Sign Supply (Yellow Sign Foam)
https://www.sesignsupply.com/pages/about-us
Address: 2435 Reliance Ave. Apex NC, 27539
Phone: 919-363-1722
Pinnacle (Acrylic)
4300 EMPEROR BLVD #100
DURHAM, NC 27703
Home Depot (Order Blue Foam from Here)
Cary store is the closest location for Delivery
Lowes (Order Blue Foam from Here)
Cary or Garner store deliver here.
Metal
Metal Supermarket Raleigh
https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/
Address: 2310 Presidential Dr #106, Durham, NC 27703
Phone: (919) 446-4445
J&D Recyclers
https://www.jdrecyclers.com/what-we-sell
Address: 2645 Cheek Road Durham, NC 27704
Phone: (919) 219-4314