The Blacksmith's Desk

Important Update: Shapeways' Closure and Its Impact on BW Terrain & Forge
Dear Customers, First things First, BW Terrain & ForgeIs Not Shutting Down!!! We have an important update that we need to share with you. Our primary 3D printing partner, Shapeways, has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy as of July 2nd, 2024. This unexpected development is a significant blow to our operations and affects our ability to produce and deliver some of our custom model bits in the short term. Shapeways Closure: What Happened? For the past 17 years, Shapeways has been a cornerstone in the 3D printing industry, providing... Read more...
Embrace the Future of 3D Printing: Shapeways Unveils the Tan FDP Upgrade!
Dear Valued Customers of BW Terrain & Forge, We hope you are doing well and staying safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the best quality and service, we have some important updates to share with you. Starting August 1, 2023, Shapeways is announcing an upgrade to their Fine Detail Plastic (FDP) material. They will be transitioning from the Gray FDP to the Tan FDP, which is powered by the 3D Systems VisiJet M2R-TN technology. The best part is that this upgrade will be offered at... Read more...
Shipping Increase for UK Orders
Shipping Increase for UK Orders
shipping costs are going up for Shapeways UK orders Read more...
New Royal Fists Items
In a universe filled with epic battles and heroic warriors, a new legend is born! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our Royal Fists conversion bits, exclusively from BW Terrain Forge! Brace yourselves for an action-packed journey that will transform your Warhammer 40,000 gaming experience. Get ready to unleash the power of the Royal Fists and conquer the battlefield like never before!  Are you ready to join the ranks of the mighty Imperial Fists Space Marines? Then look no further than BW Terrain Forge, your ultimate destination for... Read more...
Change Happens, Price Increases are Coming.
It is with regret that we must announce that due to a price increase from our supplier, Shapeways.com, we will be forced to increase the prices of our Bits and printed terrain products. We have done everything within our power to avoid this price increase, but unfortunately it is out of our control. We want to assure our customers that we have absorbed as much of the cost as possible and have only applied the minimum amount of increase necessary to cover the increase from Shapeways. We understand that this... Read more...
New Plastic Options for our Miniature Bits
Attention all hobbyists and miniature enthusiasts! We have some exciting news to share with you. Our miniature bits vendor, shapeways.com, is now offering two new materials that are perfect for creating high-quality terrain and miniature accessories. The Gray Fine Detail Plastic and Clear Ultra Fine Detail Plastic are sure to take your creations to the next level. The Gray Fine Detail Plastic is an opaque material that provides exceptional contrast and detail. This makes it ideal for creating intricate and detailed terrain pieces that will look stunning on any tabletop.... Read more...
Space Mongols have the Thunder
Space Mongols have the Thunder
Newly added to our shop Space Mongols V1 Thunder Shoulder Pads.  The Space Mongols V1 Thunder Style Shoulder Pads for normal power armor are meant to replace the shoulder pads... Read more...
Welcome to the Blacksmith's Desk
Hello Everyone, After a long day of creating worlds and slaving over a roaring forge fire, I like to sit back at my desk and ponder things. So welcome to my desk. We will talk about new items we create, trends in the terrain market, and even unbox some goodies. So pull up a stool and lets talk.   Thanks BW The Blacksmith Read more...