Get to Know Us

I’m Nadia, the chaotic creative force behind TheAdorableAlchemist! I’ve always been obsessed with making things, and my shop is a delightful, unhinged mix of the cute, the quirky, and the wonderfully weird. If it makes people smile (or cackle maniacally), I’m all about it.

It all started when my husband wanted a 3D printer. We got one. Then we got eleven more. Now my army of printers is hard at work bringing my strange and adorable creations to life! I still offer a handful of licensed prints of designs from other talented creators, but my focus has shifted to creating my own original designs—and my ultimate goal is to offer only my own work. Learning 3D modeling has been an adventure—turns out, it's really freaking hard— and every new design is a mix of struggle, stubbornness, and sheer determination. But there’s nothing more satisfying than bringing my weird little ideas to life from scratch!

What makes my shop special? Obsession. Every print is made with extra walls for sturdiness, low layer heights and slow speeds for smooth finishes, and an unreasonable amount of care. It takes longer and costs more, but the result is high-quality, beautifully detailed pieces that are built to last.

I also hand-sublimate my own mugs—no print-on-demand mugs here! (Although I do use Gelato, a vey high quality POD partner, for shirts and tote bags because I don't have the tools to make those things myself....yet!) And when I’m not 3D printing or pressing mugs, I’m playing with lasers (safely, of course) to create unique engraved and cut designs on wood and metal.

I’m always experimenting, always improving, and always bringing new, delightfully unhinged ideas to life. If you have any questions, or just want to chat about cool stuff, reach out—I’d love to hear from you!