How It's Made

From Sketch to Shelf

Every piece you order is built by hand, in our workshop, in small batches. Here's exactly what happens between "Add to cart" and the moment your piece arrives at your door.

01

Sculpt & Source

It starts with a digital sculpt — either ours or a curated design we license. Every model gets reviewed for detail, scale, and how it'll look painted before we hit print.

02

3D Print

We print in high-quality PLA on calibrated machines, choosing layer height, infill, and supports based on each piece's geometry. Most prints take 8 to 24 hours; complex pieces can run multiple days.

03

Sand & Prime

Raw prints get supports removed, edges filed smooth, and surfaces hand-sanded. Then a primer coat goes on so the paint has something to grip — this is the unsexy step that makes everything else look right.

04

Hand-Paint

This is the part that takes the longest and matters the most. Each piece is finished by hand with acrylics — base coat, layered tones, dry-brushing for texture, washes for depth, and detail work for the bits that make it pop. No two pieces come out exactly the same.

05

Seal & Inspect

A sealant locks in the paint, protects the finish, and gives the piece its final sheen. Then it gets inspected — front, back, every angle — before it earns the right to ship.

06

Pack & Ship

Hand-painted pieces ship with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and protective packaging. You'll get tracking the moment your order is on the way.

Why this matters

A typical bust or book nook represents 4–8 hours of hands-on work after the print finishes. That's the difference between mass-produced décor and something that was actually made for you.

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