Key things to note
We are interested in any materials or items that can be used in an art, craft or play context.
The more colourful the better, particularly with regard to paper, fabric and plastics
We do not accept any food containers (even if they have been washed out)
Materials must be clean and safe
If the scrap is appropriate we can take large quantities and act as distributor to the UK network of 105 scrapstores
If you have fabric to donate - please sort them into different types – we cannot accept large bags of mixed scrap types.
Always wanted:
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Art Supplies
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Paper & Card - plain, coloured,
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Sticky backed Paper & Plastic
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Baubles & Beads
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Bottle Corks & Bottle Tops
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Buckles & Buttons
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Cardboard rolls (NOT the inside of toilet rolls)
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Fake Fur, Carpet Samples
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Unused fabric over half a metre
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Decorations, Props, Fake Flowers, Bunting
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Fake grass (clean off-cuts or end of roll)
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Mesh & Chicken Wire
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Leather, Lace, Silk & Wool
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Plastic Offcuts (rolls)
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Office Stationery & Unused Envelopes
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String & Twine
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Novelty Items - mini toys, mini jokes, crackers
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Paint Tester Pots, Paint Rollers
We do not accept:
Lever Arch Files | Polystyrene | Bric a Brac | Old Clothing | Furniture | General Household Recycling | Large Pieces of Cardboard | Cardboard Boxes | Tin Cans | Food Containers | Children’s Toys | Used Calendars | Used Envelopes | Old Birthday Cards | Orange Nets | Cushions & Stuffing | Bedding
If you have anything else that you think we may be able to use or you are unsure, please either telephone the store or send a photo to enquiries@dorsetscrapstore.org.uk