Prints of Darkness makes its bones on spooky 3D-printed goods
The shop made the jump to brick-and-mortar retail with a storefront in east Wichita.
Hunting for haunting merchandise year-round is a snap ever since Prints of Darkness opened its doors at 211 N. Hillside St. in Wichita.
Two Wichitans and a couple from Los Angeles founded the business after bonding over their shared interests in video games and 3D printing. The operation began as an online storefront that promoted its goods on TikTok. Their first viral product was a 3D-printed monster hand that can double as a coat hook.
Since then, Prints of Darkness has grown its manufacturing operation to 20 3D printers, and the brick-and-mortar location opened earlier this year. Unlike many other 3D printing operations, their sculpts appear to be unique. I was especially struck by the 3D printed heads, including Lillith and Medusa, the latter of which is a favorite of co-owner Michael James.
The diversity of Prints of Darkness’ work is impressive. After seeing so many reproduced 3D-printed fidgets, the use of 3D printing in a much more artistic venture is fantastic to see.
At its Hillside location, Prints of Darkness also sells work by other makers, including shirts, ceramics, and jewelry. The expanded inventory adds a refreshing diversity to the store while keeping to the slightly sinister vibe.
The store is open from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays.
— Zelda McAfee is an editorial intern with The SHOUT.
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