Hi, friend. Pull up a chair, grab a yummy drink and a cozy blanket. Welcome to our little corner of the internet.
Things Forge started the way a lot of good things do: with curiosity, a little obsession, and way too many late nights. What began in 2023 as a hobby quickly turned into something we could not ignore. We kept designing. We kept printing. We kept looking at each finished piece and thinking: maybe other people will love this as much as we do?
So here we are. A husband-and-wife team in Kansas City, a couple of very opinionated quality-assurance dogs (Betty and Walter), and a growing collection of 3D printed products we are genuinely proud of.
So... What Is Things Forge?
Things Forge is a small-batch, family-run shop selling 3D printed goods: home decor, gifts, tools, gadgets, and some delightfully unexpected things in between. Every item in our shop has been designed (or adapted legally and respectfully from artists we love), tested, and refined in our home. If it does not pass the Betty-and-Walter sniff test (figuratively, mostly), it does not make the cut.
We are picky. In the best way.
We were not just making things; we were forging little pieces of joy. And we want those pieces to create ripples of good in the world.
Why We Do It
Here's the deal: we could have just made a shop. But we wanted to make a difference too.
10% of our profit goes directly to three national organizations doing real, meaningful work:
• The Pet Fund: supporting pet owners who cannot afford veterinary care
• The Foundation for Art and Healing: using creativity as a path to mental wellness
• EcoRise: empowering students to lead sustainability in their communities
These are not random picks. They reflect who we are. We are animal people. We believe in the healing power of creativity. And we think the planet is worth fighting for. When you shop with Things Forge, you are part of all of that. No extra effort needed on your part; just shop for something you love, and the good stuff happens automatically.
What to Expect From This Blog
We started this blog because we (mostly Rhonda :)) have things to say, and because we think you might actually find them useful and maybe even fun.
Here is what you will find here:
• 3D Printing 101: breaking down the "what’s it made of?" questions in plain English
• Product tips, styling ideas, and how-tos
• Behind-the-scenes peeks at what we’re working on
• Real talk about small business, making things by hand, and doing good along the way
• Hopefully stuff YOU care about; let us know what questions you have and we'd be happy to answer them!
We hope you stick around. And we're glad you're here!
--Rhonda & Russell, Walter & Betty
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