# Consumables

Some materials and supplies are shared by the shop. Others you bring yourself. This page explains which is which.

## Who can use shop materials

- **Members with a paid Monthly or Annual membership** may use shop materials and the scrap inventory.
- **Members in the introductory period** must bring all their own materials and supplies. Shop scrap and inventory are off-limits during that time.

Membership options are on [waukeshamakers.com](https://waukeshamakers.com).

## What the shop provides

Community consumables have included things like filament, resins, paints, cleaners, hardware and wood. Availability varies.

- Use them within **reasonable and respectful limits.**

<p class="callout warning">To be confirmed: a current list, per area, of what the shop stocks and what members must bring (for example, which filaments, sandpaper, blades, welding wire and gas).</p>

## Commercial work

Use your **own materials** for anything you make to sell. Shop supplies have been allowed for prototyping, jigs and other preparatory work that does not end up in a final product for sale. See **Making Things to Sell**.

## Material safety

Not every material is safe in every machine. For example, never laser-cut PVC or vinyl: it releases chlorine gas, which harms people and destroys the machine. Check the Materials chapter of the Digital Fabrication book and each tool's SOP before you use a new material.

## Donating materials

All donations of tools, equipment or materials must be approved by an area coordinator or the board **before** you bring them in.