Urban Source

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We source out diverse and unusual manufacturing discards that are ideal for all kinds of creative projects. To eliminate over-packaging and handling, most materials are stocked in large barrels and sold in bulk.

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The Store

We source out diverse and unusual manufacturing discards that are ideal for all kinds of creative projects. To eliminate over-packaging and handling, most materials are stocked in large barrels and sold in bulk.

Our materials are fabulous for :

children's arts & crafts
card making
party decorations
costumes
assemblage art
prop making
storage containers
jewellery making
Over 100 bins are set up at a child-friendly height encouraging kids to explore, create, and shop for themselves. Choose from three bag sizes.

Prices range from $6.25 (small) to $19.95 (huge), plus tax. Artifacts created by the staff and customers are on display to inspire and delight.

Here is a sample list of bulk items to choose from. Note that we collect our stock weekly; items change from time to time.

self adhesive vinyl
matboard off-cuts
cardboard cones/cores
plastic sticks
film
assorted paper shapes
metal shapes
wallpaper
upholstry fabric
fabric pieces
polar fleece
white acrylic "stuffing"
clear and coloured acetate
paper & card stock
leather scrap
plastic test tubes (never used)
embossing foil
foam blocks
plastic rings & shapes
wrapping paper
ceramic tiles
honeycomb-shaped netting
boxes
badges