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artists' resources

By Lynn
Places to go in the Chicago area to find those wacky materials everyone needs
to make kick-ass art.


American Science and Surplus Center

5316 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60630
773-763-0313

This is a great place to find wierd science junk like motors, beakers and other glassware, wire, etc.



Para-Gear
3839 W. Oakton
Skokie, IL 60076
847-679-5905

They have lots of nylon and parachute making supplies.



Active Foam Products
4358 S. Knox Rd.
Chicago, IL
773-582-5400

Do you need foam? Upholstery foam (not bubble-bath foam)? Call these guys.


Creative Re-use Warehouse

721 O'Brian
Chicago, IL 60607
312-421-3640

This place has it all. You name it, they got it, from hockey helmets to metal springs to blocks of wood.



Usable Materials
1434 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-384-6178

Here you can find more motors, sheet metal, wire in large amounts, and of course, junk. Hours are not typical- call first.

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