The Materials Exchange
We have scrap materials, Scrap Art Recipes and Project Packets. Scroll
down to see the list.
MECCA is a nonprofit organization in Eugene that provides teachers,
schools, artists, kids, entrepreneurs and parents with easy access to a
whole host of arts, crafts, and office materials that would other wise be
sent to the landfill. We work with local businesses and individuals to
collect and store these materials until they make it to the hands of those
who will use them. If you see something you would like, contact us at
302-1810. Materials are available by appointment.
MECCA volunteers are collecting all sorts of manufacturing scrap, print
overruns, misprints, leftovers, discards, outdated materials and more. There
is an ever-changing array of materials available. And dont forget to
be a resource rescuer! Let us know if you see a material going to
waste.
Scrap Art Project Packets
include instructions and materials for making art with scrap materials. Cost for each is per
unit (per participant), and varies from $0.25 to $2. Orders can be placed by phone or email.
Scrap Art Recipes (instructions only) are sold for $1.50.
#1 Mosaic Mirror*
#2 Mosaic Table*
#3 Animal Farm (with Papier Mache)
#4 Map Mirror (with Papier Mache)
#5 Fleece Hat
#6 Buttons, Magnets & More
#7 Picture Frame with Sticky Vinyl
#8 Wire Baskets
#9 Bottle Cap Jewelry
#10 Bottle Cap Tamborine
#11 Rainsticks
#12 Light Bulb Rattles
#13 Wire Bugs
#14 Frictionless Puck
#15 Paper Bead Jewelry
$16 Egg Carton Caterpillar
#17 Paper Bag Fish Kite*
#18 Cardboard Tube Rockets
*Scrap Art Recipes only
Scrap Materials available include:
Paper Products
Envelopes (unused, various sizes) $0.10 ea.
Large white paper $0.25-2.00
Newsprint $0.10 ea.
Maps $0.25-0.50 ea.
3-ring binders $0.75 ea.
Paper towels $0.25 ea.
Cardboard tubes, large & small $0.05-0.50 ea.
Wallpaper books $0.50-2.00
Contact paper (sticky vinyl) $0.50 sheet
Plastic Products
CDs $0.10 ea.
3 ½ computer disks $0.10 ea.
5 and 8 floppy disks $0.10 ea.
Film canisters 25 for $1.00
Plastic lids $0.05 ea.
Small plastic containers $0.05-0.50
Colorful plastic tubing $0.75 ea.
Corrugated plastic (1 x 1) $1.00 sheet
Potting containers $0.10 ea.
Misc. plastic shapes $0.10-2.00
Fabric
Fabric books, various sizes $0.50-2.00
Fleece scraps (small pieces) $0.50/lb.
Reflective bands (orange, 3 x 12) $0.50 ea.
Small pieces of yarn $1.50/bag
Upholstery fabric samples $0.25 - 1.50
Nylon $3.00/lb.
Wood, Rubber, Misc.
Bike tubes $0.25 ea.
Blue handball balls $0.25 ea.
Corks 25 for $1.00
Wooden dowels $0.50-5.00
Metal, Glass, Tile, Paint, Misc.
Colored telephone wire $0.25/ft.
Copper wire $2.00/lb.
Bottle caps $1.00/bag
Film reels $0.75 ea.
Musical instrument parts $1.00-15.00
Stained glass scraps (for mosaic)$3.00/lb.
Light bulbs $0.10 ea.
Tile $1.00/lb.
Household water-based latex paint $0.25-1.00
Materials are available and can be donated by calling (541) 302-1810
For more info, contact:
MECCA
PO Box 1802
Eugene, OR 97440
(541) 302-1810
email us
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