Arizona Small Business Manufacturer Mini Directory - NOT SPONSORED

I get asked a lot where I get my stuff made in Arizona? I could not have had started my small business without my local community. I try to manufacture locally as much as I can. I do this to reduce the carbon footprint of my small business and to support my fellow Arizona local small businesses. My business is based in Tempe/Phoenix area so I am only covering my local favorites here. Let me know if you have more recommendations around Arizona. I would love to grow this directory.

PRINTS

JC Printing - https://jcprinting.net/

I print my photography prints and calendars with them!

They have been around since the 80s. Their website might not have everything but they respond and print VERY fast! During regular seasons, you can expect to pick up your prints within two days after ordering. They are very nice and accommodating. They can come up with different printing solutions for whatever needs you have. I love working with them. Different printing methods do however affect the consistency of the colors. If you print the same design few months apart, the colors could have slight change. Somewhere to be aware of if you are your products rely heavily on color consistency. They also offer a wide range of printing solutions from A-frames, vinyl banners, packaging to clothing embroidery.

SCREEN PRINTING

THERESPACE - https://www.there-space.com/

A membership based screen printing community space. A good resource to learn how to screen print for beginner. You can also hire them print for you.They can also help you with ordering blanks from multiple brands. This can be very helpful for small business that have never ordered bulk blanks before.

Team Green Duo - https://teamgreenphx.com/pages/services

They are artists and designers themselves which can be helpful when it comes to printing your designs. They also offer embroidery service. I have not directly worked with them yet but I am excited to soon. They are very nice, flexible and accommodating. 

RISO PRINTING

Saturn Hex - https://www.saturnhex.com/links

RISO printing is not something most people can afford doing at home. I loved RISO printing at art school. Saturn Hex have an amazing RISO portfolio. For those who'd like to learn more about and print RISO, check them out.

LASER & WOODWORK

Two Tool Designs - https://twotooldesigns.com/

If you need custom displays for your booth, your stores, check out Two Tool Designs. They can also do 3D printing or engraving for your merch. Anything that involved woodwork, small-large scale laser, engraving, etching, 3D printing, reach out to them. TTD (Josh) is a very nice and fun guy!

LETTEPRESS PRINTSHOP

Hazel and Violet - https://www.hazelandviolet.com/

A beautiful printshop where you can sign up to learn about letterpress and printing for big press. Check out their well-equipped facility!

 

Love,

Charlotte Yiu

Instagram: @charlotteyiu.art

Online Store: www.charlotteyiu.shop