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Funk Prints Custom 3D printing for practical items, organizers, and personalized gifts. Small custom projects welcome.

This is probably the second most complex book cover I’ve designed to date.I wanted Riley to have something that was uniq...
08/03/2026

This is probably the second most complex book cover I’ve designed to date.

I wanted Riley to have something that was uniquely hers, not just another notebook. Every part of this project went through multiple revisions, from the portrait, to the cherry tree, to the colors, to making sure every detail could actually be manufactured.

One of the things I enjoy most about designing for 3D printing is that it sits at the intersection of art and engineering. It’s not enough for an idea to look good, it also has to be printable.

As these projects become more intricate, I’m also starting to find the limits of my current design process. That’s honestly exciting. Every limit I run into is an opportunity to rethink how I design, simplify where it makes sense, and develop new workflows for the projects that come next.

Seeing Riley’s smile when she held the finished notebook made every iteration worth it.

On to the next challenge.

One of the best parts of making these books is getting to watch someone open one for the first time.For my niece Charlei...
07/23/2026

One of the best parts of making these books is getting to watch someone open one for the first time.

For my niece Charleigh’s 7th birthday, I wanted to make something that was truly hers. I designed and 3D printed a custom Lilo & Stitch notebook featuring her name on the front, a tropical beach scene on the back, and a family message from all of us.

There’s always something I’d tweak on the next one, that’s just part of being a maker, but seeing her smile and immediately start looking through it reminded me why I enjoy creating these so much.

Happy 7th Birthday, Charleigh! I hope you fill every page with something that makes you smile.

Sometimes the best projects start with a simple conversation.Rosie came to me and asked if she could have a notebook. I ...
07/14/2026

Sometimes the best projects start with a simple conversation.

Rosie came to me and asked if she could have a notebook. I asked her, “What do you want on the cover?”

Without missing a beat, she smiled and said…

“Me.”

So that’s exactly what we set out to make.

I snapped a portrait of her, then spent the day transforming that photo into artwork that could actually be manufactured as a multi-layer 3D print. That meant simplifying the image, separating it into printable colors, adjusting line weights, and refining the design until it worked both as artwork and as something a printer could build.

After that, it was time to print each layer, assemble the cover, and bind everything into a custom notebook made just for her.

Seeing her face when she held the finished book made every hour worth it.

This is one of the things I enjoy most about 3D printing. It isn’t just making objects—it’s taking an idea, a memory, or even a simple request from a child and turning it into something real that can be kept for years.

I’d say we were both pretty thrilled with how it turned out.

Thank you to all the kids and parents for the wonderful questions, enthusiasm, and attention this morning!I truly enjoye...
06/24/2026

Thank you to all the kids and parents for the wonderful questions, enthusiasm, and attention this morning!

I truly enjoyed discussing additive manufacturing (3D printing) with all of you, and I can’t wait to help bring some of your ideas to life.

With such a great turnout, it may take me a couple of weeks to complete all of the drawings, but I’ll get them back to the library as soon as I can.

Thank you again to the Dumont Community Library for the opportunity, and thank you to everyone who attended for making it such a fun and engaging program!

06/23/2026

Getting ready for tomorrow’s Summer Reading Program at the Dumont Community Library!

This Empire State Building is one of the test prints I’ve been using while preparing a presentation on additive manufacturing (3D printing). During the program, we’ll explore how an idea becomes a physical object—from design, to instructions, to a finished print.

I’m looking forward to sharing it with everyone and hopefully making technology, creativity, and manufacturing a little more approachable and a lot more fun.

Congratulations to the Rockhounds on their victory in the 2026 Hampton Youth T-Ball Tournament, and congratulations to t...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to the Rockhounds on their victory in the 2026 Hampton Youth T-Ball Tournament, and congratulations to the Smokies on a great runner-up finish!

As a way of thanking our outstanding Trash Pandas coaches for a great season, I designed and made personalized notebooks and had each player sign the team roster page. Hopefully they’ll serve as a keepsake to remember this season and the players they helped encourage along the way.

I also created personalized bag tags for each player and coach to celebrate the season.

Thank you to all of the coaches, volunteers, parents, and players who made it such a fun and memorable year.

What a great season!

Had a great time at Sandbaggin’ Days this weekend! The weather held off until later in the day, and I enjoyed visiting w...
06/16/2026

Had a great time at Sandbaggin’ Days this weekend! The weather held off until later in the day, and I enjoyed visiting with everyone who stopped by the Funk Prints booth. As my first vendor event, I learned a lot and received some great feedback from the community.

Congratulations to Rylan and Everett on winning the large Wildcat sign raffle!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, shared ideas, and supported my small business.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again on June 24th at the Dumont Public Library, where I’ll be discussing additive manufacturing and demonstrating how 3D printing works.

Been hard at work getting designs finalized and inventory built up for Sandbagging Days!I’ll have Wildcat items, Sandbag...
06/07/2026

Been hard at work getting designs finalized and inventory built up for Sandbagging Days!

I’ll have Wildcat items, Sandbagging Days commemorative items, and a few Father’s Day gifts available for those last-minute shoppers. I’ll also have examples of custom work on display so you can see some of the personalized gifts, signs, planners, and other items I can create.

Since there hasn’t been any announcement of an official vendor show this year, I’ll be set up right in front of our house, directly across the street from the park on the west side.

As a reminder, 10% of all sales will be donated to the Revitalize Dumont project.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Been working on some Dumont Wildcat items for Sandbagging Days!I’ll have Wildcat keychains, signs, and a few Wildcat fle...
06/01/2026

Been working on some Dumont Wildcat items for Sandbagging Days!

I’ll have Wildcat keychains, signs, and a few Wildcat flexi toys available during the event.

Since these are community-themed items, 10% of all Wildcat item sales will be donated to the Revitalize Dumont project.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Sandbagging Days!

I’ve been experimenting with turning kids’ handwriting and drawings into custom 3D printed keepsakes.For this test proje...
05/24/2026

I’ve been experimenting with turning kids’ handwriting and drawings into custom 3D printed keepsakes.

For this test project, I used my daughter’s handwriting and hand outline.

Using nothing more than bold marker and plain white paper, I was able to turn it into a personalized Father’s Day piece.

Handwriting, simple drawings, hand outlines, names, and short messages all work well for this process.

If you’d be interested in something custom for Father’s Day, or know somebody who would, feel free to reach out and I can explain the process. No meet-up needed; just a clear photo of the drawing is usually enough!

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