Tracy Mark Longest

Some of our most interesting projects begin with a simple customer question. Recently, a customer asked if we could take our full-size Rocker Gnome and turn him into a smaller fridge magnet. We loved the idea, but shrinking a 3D-printed design involves more than simply reducing its dimensions. Turning a Larger Design Into a Magnet The original Rocker Gnome has plenty of personality and small details that give him his distinctive look. When a design is made smaller, those details can become...

It’s been a busy summer here at TML Fun Creations, and I wanted to take a few minutes to share some of what’s been happening behind the scenes. A lot has changed in the shop over the past few months. I’ve been working on new camera housings, adding more custom designs, expanding the off-road duck collection, and continuing to improve how products are designed, tested, and printed. One thing definitely hasn’t changed: I still enjoy taking an idea, figuring out how to make it work, and turning...

Published: July 3, 2026 When shopping for 3D-printed products, most people focus on the design, color, or price. But one of the biggest factors in how long a product lasts is something you may never see—the material it's made from. At TML Fun Creations, we carefully choose the material based on where the product will be used. If it's designed to live outdoors, we almost always print it using ABS or ASA instead of PLA. Here's why. ☀️ The Problem with PLA Outdoors PLA is an excellent material...