Meet Rhys – The Tech Nerd Behind HulkyPrints

I’m Rhys, a tech nerd turned 3D printing wizard. I’m fuelled by curiosity, caffeine, and the occasional failed print. (We don’t talk about layer shift incidents. I’m sure there’s a song about not talking about something… or someone.)

So, Why HulkyPrints?

It all goes back to 2015. I was working with a great bunch of mates when someone struggled to snap a Nature Valley bar—you know, those crumb grenades disguised as snacks.
I gave it a gentle (ish) push, and it exploded into a thousand dusty shards like I’d just performed a finishing move. From that moment, I was dubbed Hulky. Apparently, I had superhuman strength and the ability to destroy granola on contact.
The nickname stuck. Honestly, it only felt right to name the shop after it. I mean, strong name for strong prints—makes sense, right?

From Hobby to Hulky Habit

What started as a hobby quickly became a full-blown obsession. I love bringing cool, quirky, and functional designs to life—one layer at a time.
Taking ideas from a sketch to the slicer and into reality is my favourite process. I use my FDM printers like magic wands… that just happen to jam now and then.

Learning, Leveling Up, and Spaghetti Prints

I’ve earned two Level 2 IT qualifications because I genuinely enjoy learning and solving problems. Especially when it means figuring out why a perfectly good print spaghettied itself at 98%.
Or why it threw itself halfway across the bed while the model next to it sat there like, “lol, not me.”

About HulkyPrints 3D Printing

HulkyPrints is my creative playground. It’s where tech, art, and geeky chaos come together to make something awesome—and occasionally weird, in the best way.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a fellow maker, this About HulkyPrints 3D Printing page gives you a look behind the prints, the person, and the passion.

Stay Tuned for More

Keep an eye on the news pages for exciting new models and updates. There’s always something in the works. (And sometimes it even prints on the first try!)