Brooklyn Creative Reuse in
Brooklyn (NY)

First time there. I know it's hit or miss however which is just the way it is. Staff were quite helpful. I'm returning soon.

Yay! Been desperate for a place like this in South Brooklyn. It’s not easy to find: take the elevator bank just EAST of IC general market to the second floor. (You have to press the “2” button on the East side of the elevator.) But once you’re on the second floor, it’s right in front of you and clearly signed. They have well organized fabric, paper, paint, arts supplies, office supplies, plus tons of clean miscellaneous items. I got a thick stack of paper, a fabric panel, lunch box, and a big bag of Christmas ornaments for crafting. And it was all $8! Unbeatable. They gave me a reusable shopping bag for free to take it all home. Can’t wait to go back and see how they grow.

Very good for trying new types of art supplies without spending a ton of money or creating new waste ?

It’s a nice space for crafts. There’s a large variety of fabric. I would like to see more papers, stickers, and washi tapes for junk journaling. A tip for how to get there: There’s an elevator past the IC General Market. Take it to the second floor and walk through the door on the right.

Amazing place! Great prices on every kind of supply you could imagine, and I love that art supplies I’m not using can have a second life ✨