Tools We Dream of Bringing to Life the B!JuKu Forge
- Ray Senpai
- Dec 14, 2025
- 3 min read
Every great convention booth, cosplay prop, or limited-run merch item starts somewhere
usually in a messy, creative workshop full of machines humming late into the night.
At B!JuKu, we call that dream space The Forge.
As we plan ahead for future conventions, pop-ups, and creator showcases, we’ve been keeping an eye on some incredible new maker tools that would help us turn ideas into real, physical things. From custom merch to props and signage, these are the tools we’d love to bring into the Forge as we get things rolling.
DTF Printer – Custom Apparel on Demand
DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing is a game changer for creators. Instead of outsourcing shirts and hoodies, this would let us produce B!JuKu merch in-house.
Why we want it:
Small-batch shirts for conventions
Limited edition drops for manga launches
Staff and creator apparel
No minimum order stress
Perfect for testing designs before committing to bulk runs.
Laser Cutters – Fast, Precise, Creative
Laser cutters open up a whole new world of customization—from acrylic charms to engraved signage.
Forge possibilities:
Acrylic keychains & charms
Laser-cut display stands for artist tables
Engraved plaques, badges, and awards
Decorative set pieces for booths
Clean, precise, and fast—ideal for convention prep crunch time.
Lab 3D Printer – Speed Meets Precision
Bambu Lab keeps raising the bar for fast, reliable, high-quality 3D printing.
Forge use cases:
Prop parts and cosplay accessories
Tool holders and jigs
Booth hardware and mounts
Multi-color display pieces
When deadlines matter, speed + consistency = sanity.
Large-Format Resin Printing – Elegoo Jupiter
While FDM printers handle structure and speed, resin printers are all about detail—and a large-format machine like the Elegoo Jupiter would unlock an entirely different level of quality for the B!JuKu Forge.
Why resin printing matters for the Forge:
Ultra-high-detail figurines and character busts
Small prop parts with clean surfaces
Master models for molds and casting
Premium display pieces for booths and showcases
The Jupiter’s large build volume means we’re not limited to tiny minis—we can create full-scale collectibles, detailed cosplay accents, and high-end pieces worthy of center-stage at conventions.
This is the kind of machine that turns digital art into gallery-quality physical objects.
Button Maker – Instant Convention Swag
Buttons are convention currency—and a button maker lets us react fast.
Perfect for:
Manga cover pins
Character buttons
Event-exclusive designs
Club and mascot merch
Low cost, high hype.
Desktop Vacuum Former – Props & Packaging
Vacuum forming is one of those tools that quietly unlocks so much.
Forge applications:
Lightweight prop shells
Protective packaging
Display domes
Molded accessories
This bridges the gap between DIY and professional finish.
How It Fits Into the Forge Ecosystem
Think of it like this:
Bambu Lab printers → fast, durable parts
Resin printers (Elegoo Jupiter) → detail, polish, and finish
Vacuum forming + CNC → structure and presentation
Together, they’d let us go from concept → prototype → final con-ready piece entirely in-house.
The Bigger Picture: Building the B!JuKu Forge
These tools aren’t just about machines—they’re about possibility.
They represent:
Independence from outsourcing
Rapid experimentation
Creator-driven merch
Sustainable convention prep
A space where manga, making, and community collide
The B!JuKu Forge isn’t fully built yet but every idea, every plan, and every tool we dream about brings it closer to reality.
If you ever see us at a con surrounded by weird machines, glowing acrylic, and the smell of freshly cut wood…You’ll know the Forge is alive!!!!!!
Ray Senpai
Makerspace (The Forge) Mentor of B!JuKu
“Build with care. Create with heart.”
The Forge is where ideas leave the page and become reality.
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