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Creative software.
Desktop tools and workflow automation for artists and makers, developed around the tasks they need help with.
Independent by design. Wisconsin by nature.
Where ideas
take shape.
Software for creative work. Custom 3D printing and CAD. Art and technology, made to work together.
Creative software Digital fabrication Artist collaboration
Inside our workshop
Wisconsin, USA
What we do
Software, CAD
and 3D printing.
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CAD and 3D printing.
Custom models, printed parts, and prototypes. We can help develop a design or work from a file you already have.
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Technical collaboration
for artists.
Help with the software, modeling, and fabrication involved in an artwork or studio project.
How we work
Start with what
you need to make.
A sketch, a file, or a description of the problem is a useful starting point.
We discuss how the work will be used and what constraints matter. From there, we can develop software, work on a CAD model, or print a part to check its shape and fit.
For artist-led projects, we work through the technical details with you while you guide the creative direction.
See the exampleIndividual parts and small batches
3D printing
on demand.
We print physical parts from 3D models using PLA and PETG filament. Have a design ready, or need help turning a sketch into a model? Email us to discuss the work and request a quote.
What to send
Include your model or reference, the intended use, size, and quantity. Let us know about any dates you have in mind.
Request a quote [email protected]A workshop project
Custom wedges,
from model to print.
This project began with a customer's input. We designed the wedges from scratch and 3D printed the parts shown here.
3D printing in progressFrom our Wisconsin workshop
Inside the workshop.
We use filament-based 3D printing for individual parts, prototypes, and small batches. Printing a model lets us examine its shape and fit before making further changes.
Materials we work with include PLA and PETG filament.
Creative software
In developmentCleaning up
digital-art timelapses.
Keep the drawing visible.
One of our current software projects grew out of a digital artist's workflow: cleaning up the brief menu and dialog flashes that interrupt a sped-up screen recording.
We're developing a desktop tool to detect and remove those interruptions from the recording, so the timelapse follows the drawing as it develops.
An active development project, not a released product.
Before we begin
A few
practical details.
Do I need a finished design?
No. A sketch, reference, dimensions, or a description of the problem is a useful starting point. We can discuss whether CAD work, a prototype, or a software tool is the right next step.
What should I include in a project inquiry?
Describe what you're making, how it will be used, the approximate size or scope, the quantity, and any timing or budget constraints. For an existing model, include the file format and confirm that you have permission to reproduce it.
Can you work with an artist on an early idea?
Yes. Collaboration can begin before there is a final object or specification. Tell us about the creative direction and the part where technical help would make a difference.
Is the Appleton address a walk-in workshop?
No. The address listed below is our business mailing address, not a public workshop or storefront. Contact us before sending project materials.
Get in touch
Tell us about
your project.
Tell us what you're working on and where you need help, whether that's software, a CAD model, or a printed part.
[email protected]Email is the best place to begin. Include a short project description and any useful references.
Business details
Northwoods Craftworks LLC
Mailing address
2800 E Enterprise Ave Ste 333Appleton, WI 54913
United States
Mailing address only.
Not a walk-in workshop.
Based in Wisconsin.
Software, CAD, and 3D printing.
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