Welcome to our Workshop
At 3D Printing Elves, our workshop is where magic happens — where simple rolls of filament become toys that inspire joy, healing, and hope.
But this magic only happens with your support.
We currently operate eight 3D printers, running day and night to create toys for incredible causes like Toys for Tots, C.A.S.A., and local elementary schools serving children in need.
Each roll of filament we use is 1kg of PLA plastic, and from just one roll, we can print an average of 30 toys at a cost of about $3.45 per toy. Every toy is printed with care and quality checked.
About Us
Creating Joy. One Toy at a Time.
3D Printing Elves began with a spark — and two hearts committed to making a difference.
Since 2021, Vince and Allyson used their 3D printers to create toys for local children in need. What started as a small act of service soon revealed a much bigger truth: that many children in our community go without the simple joy of play.
In 2024, they founded 3D Printing Elves, turning that grassroots effort into a nonprofit with a mission to serve children across Fresno and Madera Counties — especially those in foster care, shelters, or under-resourced schools.
Meet Our Team
Vince
Chief Elf
Allyson
Fiscal Elf
Lanky
High-Shelf Helper, Toy tester, & Inventory Expert
Patch
Workshop Problem-Solver & Toy Tester
Crash
Toy Tester Extraordinaire & Mischief Maker
The Heart Behind the Elves
We believe that every child deserves to play, no matter their background, their challenges, or their circumstances.
Play is not a luxury.
It’s how children heal, learn, connect, and hope.
For children who have faced trauma, displacement, or hardship, receiving a toy is more than a moment of happiness — it’s a message that they are seen, valued, and worthy of joy.
That’s why we do what we do: to deliver not just toys, but possibility, laughter, and belonging.
Printing Joy, One Toy at a Time
Every toy we make is printed with care and purpose — and every child who receives one gets more than a toy. They get a reminder that they matter.
Our workshop is only functional when we have the resources to keep it running.
With donations from people like you, we’re able to:
🧵 Purchase PLA filament — the essential material used to print each toy
🛠️ Maintain and repair our 3D printers
🚚 Package and deliver toys safely to the children who need them most
Built for Joy.
Crafted with Care.
At 3D Printing Elves, we believe that every toy should bring happiness and wonder to a child’s life. Each toy we create is made with care, precision, and a heartfelt commitment to quality.
Our toys are fun for all ages 5 and up.