13/10/2026
What does handmade actually mean?
One thing I've noticed is that 3D printing isn't always seen as handmade. After all, isn't it just pressing a button and letting a machine do the work?
Well... not quite!
Here at Boo's, every product has a journey, and there's a lot more happening behind the scenes than you might think.
The Designs — All my jewellery starts with my own ideas and sketches, which I turn into 3D models before printing them.
The Printing — While I also work with designs created by other talented artists, every model is prepared and printed by me, right here in the UK.
The Dragons — My dragons are designed by the talented Cinderwing3D, but I've created their adoption certificates and individual backstories, bringing them into their own little fantasy world.
The Finishing — From removing prints and assembling jewellery to quality checking and packaging, it's all done by me.
The Small Business — Behind every order is one person putting time, creativity and care into making something special.
I don't pretend to design every model I sell, and I'm always happy to celebrate the amazing designers whose work I print.
But I do believe that 3D printing has a place in the handmade world. The printer is simply one of the tools I use to bring products to life.
And with Christmas approaching, I hope this gives you a little glimpse into the person and the process behind the gifts.
The printer might make the layers, but it's the person behind it who makes it special.️
Designed, printed and finished with care at Boo's 3D Printing.
I'd love to know — did you realise how much goes into making a 3D-printed product?
