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Ms. Kim from Houston TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Heat It Up!

Help me give my students a Cricut heat press machine along with ink to design and execute real products school activities.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am thrilled to introduce you to my amazing group of students, who never cease to inspire me with their creativity and enthusiasm for learning. I have the privilege of working with a diverse group of young minds who are passionate about expressing themselves through art and design. Our goal is to foster their creativity and provide them with the tools they need to learn valuable skills, and that's where your support comes in.

With the heat press, our students will have the opportunity to create their own custom uniform shirts and cups.

This project aligns perfectly with our goals of promoting creativity, self-expression, and practical skills development. The heat press will allow our students to transfer their original designs onto shirts and cups, which they can proudly wear and use over and over.

By supporting our project, you will be directly contributing to the growth and development of our students. With the heat press, we will not only nurture their creativity but also teach them valuable technical and entrepreneurial skills. We aim to empower our students to become confident, resourceful individuals who can turn their ideas into reality. Your generous donation will help us provide a hands-on learning experience that will leave a lasting impact on our students, enabling them to express themselves through art and design while gaining essential skills for the future.

Ms. Kim
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Autopress- Professional Automated Heat Press for T-Shirts, Decor, Home-Friendly Design, Commercial-Level Capabilities, Large Ceramic-Coated Heat Plate, Time-Saving Features (15" x 12"), White • Amazon Business $599.00 1 $599.00
Crafit 3 Tier Movable Heat Press Table, Foldable Heat Transfer Machine Stand with Vinyl Roll Holder, Heavy Duty Rolling Metal Workbench for DIY Sublimation Transfer Machine and Sublimation Printer • Amazon Business $125.88 1 $125.88
Cricut EasyPress Mat, 12" x 12", Gray (2004475) • Quill.com $22.13 1 $22.13
Cricut Explore Printable Vinyl 11 x 8.5 10 Sheets/Pack (2002636) • Staples $11.51 1 $11.51
Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets -4 Sheets 12" x 12" - Distressed Cool Water Pattern - For Cricut EasyPress, Maker, Explore Air 2 • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Cricut Strong Heat Resistant Tape • Blick Art Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Cricut Infusible Ink Sheets - Sublimation Transfer Paper, (2) 12" x 12" Transfer Sheets & (2) Butcher Paper, Create Designs with Cricut Blanks, Compatible with Cricut Maker & Explore, Black • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Cricut Patterns, Rainbow Triangles (2 ct) Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets • Amazon Business $5.03 1 $5.03

Materials cost

$786.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.97

Total project goal

$986.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $986.44

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 $986.44

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