How Did TRIGGER HAPPY LABS Get Started?
TRIGGER HAPPY LABS began from my lifelong passion for art, creativity, design, and making things by hand. After more than fifteen years working as a medical researcher with the Department of Veterans Affairs, I decided to turn my creative interests into something of my own. After years of saving and planning, I purchased my first laser engraving machine and began experimenting with different materials, designs, and techniques. As my skills and interests grew, I expanded the workshop by adding a desktop CNC milling machine and gold-plating equipment. What began as a personal creative pursuit has grown into a small workshop dedicated to turning ideas into unique, handcrafted pieces.
What Equipment and Techniques Do You Use to Create Your Products?
TRIGGER HAPPY LABS uses a combination of laser engraving, CNC milling, and gold-plating equipment to create and finish a variety of custom pieces. My laser engraver allows me to work with different materials and create detailed engravings and personalized designs, while the desktop CNC machine provides additional capabilities for cutting, shaping, and machining materials. Gold-plating equipment gives me another option for creating specialized metallic finishes. I enjoy learning how each piece of equipment can be used and finding creative ways to combine different techniques to achieve the desired result.
What Kinds of Products Does TRIGGER HAPPY LABS Create?
TRIGGER HAPPY LABS creates a variety of unique, personalized, and specialty items, including magnets, lapel pins, custom accessories, commemorative pieces, and other creative designs. Some projects begin with ideas I develop myself, while others come directly from customers who have a specific vision they would like to bring to life. My goal is to create pieces that can represent a hobby, interest, memory, accomplishment, favorite character, or simply an idea that someone would like to make into something tangible. As the workshop continues to grow, I look forward to expanding the types of products and designs I can offer.
Can I Have Something Custom-Made Specifically for Me?
Absolutely. Custom projects are an important part of what makes TRIGGER HAPPY LABS unique. If you have an idea for something you cannot find elsewhere, I enjoy working through the details and exploring how that idea can be turned into a physical piece. Whether it is a personalized accessory, commemorative item, collectible, or something inspired by a personal interest, the process begins with your vision and develops through design, material selection, and fabrication. My goal is to create something that feels personal and meaningful to you rather than simply another mass-produced product.
