Instructional Resource Center

Payment for IRC supplies and services is required at time of purchase. The IRC accepts the follow three forms of payment for services and supplies.

• Cash
• Checks made out to Ashland University for exact purchase amount
• Ashland University transfer of funds forms.

The IRC is unable to take your AU Eagle Card or credit / debit cards for payment.

Charging to a University Account?

We will complete a transfer of funds form for your qualified purchase; transfer forms are submitted to the business office at the end of each month.

• Have your account name and number ready.
• Be authorized to complete the transaction.
• A signature is required for any account transfer purchase.
• The IRC does not keep account numbers on file.

Paying by check or cash?

The IRC accepts cash and personal checks for payment.

• We are unable to accept anything larger than a $20 bill.
• Checks must be made out to the exact purchase amount and payable to "Ashland University."
• We will be happy to write a receipt for your purchase, be sure to ask at point of sale.

The IRC has three button sizes to use creating pin buttons 1 ⅝ inch , 2 ⅓ inch in diameter, and 3 ⅛ inch in diameter. Our button makers are Mr. Button bench press machines (manual); each button size has a corresponding assembly die and circle cutter for creating inserts.

About the Button Makers

• The price for each button includes the button shell, button pin (back), and plastic disc cover.
• Users are responsible for providing their own paper inserts.
• Additional plastic disc covers may be purchased as needed at a cost of 5¢ for two discs..

Button Maker Policy

• IRC Button maker supplies MUST be used for all buttons.
• There is a charge for additional plastic disc covers (see above).
• You may make up to ten (10) buttons per visit.
• Users must furnish their own button paper inserts.
• Only COPY PAPER inserts may be used to make buttons.
• Users are responsible for creating their own buttons.
• IRC staff is available to assist with directions as needed.

Button Maker Tips

• Directions are available with button makers in the IRC.
• There are MANY steps involved when making a button. It is not difficult, but the process will take time.
• Button size indicated is the VIEWABLE size of each button. When cutting paper insert to the proper size, the circle will be somewhat larger. Keep this in mind when designing your button insert.
• Circle cutters are available for each button assembly die, be sure to cut the correct size.
• Place paper insert carefully in the button maker assembly die. Image should always be face up in the die.
• When placing the pin back in the button maker, pay attention to how the button pin will open.

Button Maker: Try Me

Not sure if the button maker is right for your project? Give it a try! For 25¢ you get materials for one small button - plus a second plastic disc if a second try with the machine is needed.

The IRC has five Ellison Prestige Pro die cut machines available for use. We have an extensive Ellison Die collection including over 350+ general dies, 19 word dies, 18 border dies, 8 combo dies, and nineteen (19) alphabet fonts in both upper and lower case.;

• Patrons who bring their own paper may use die cut machines with their paper for free.
• ANY use of our paper is a penny per cut.
• Use of our poster board or bulletin board paper requires purchase of board prior to cutting.
• A variety of paper types may be used including construction paper, craft paper, newsprint, and wrapping paper.
• Considering a different paper source? Be sure to ask in the IRC prior to using the machines.

Interested in specifics? Looking for a particular die or alphabet?

A complete listing of our Ellison Die collection is available on the IRC Pinterest page.

There are two types of laminators available for use in the IRC, roll and sheet. IRC staff is available to instruct users on laminating machine usage; drop off service for projects is not provided. IRC staff is not responsible for items users choose to laminate, or the condition of items after lamination.

Roll Laminator

We recommend using the roll laminator for most laminating jobs. It is cost effective ($1 per foot) and facilitates larger jobs quickly.

• Users should be prepared a 15 minute wait while the machine reaches the correct laminating temperature.
• Roll laminating projects will not be started if there is not time to complete the project during regular operating hours.
• It is possible to laminate items that are up to 24 inches in width.
• If you have questions regarding an item to be laminated, ask in the IRC for help.

If you are coming from another on-campus location, feel free to call ahead (x5406) or use Ask the IRC chat to request the laminator be turned on to pre-heat.

Sheet Laminator

Our sheet laminator is ideal for single sheet and smaller jobs; we have laminating film perfect for 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

• Users should be prepared for a 3-5 minute wait while the machine reaches correct laminating temperature.
• Users should be prepared to purchase and use IRC laminating supplies for the desk laminator.
• It is possible to laminate copy paper, construction paper, and card stock.
• Smaller items may be combined within the laminating pouch.
• Items larger than the laminating pouch should be handled by the roll laminator.
• If using the sheet laminator, IRC supplies must be used. We do not accept outside laminating sheets.