Latest Articles

Vacuum Pumps – Single Stage vs 2 Stage Pumps
Let’s talk about something REALLY interesting… Vacuum Pumps! 😀
Single stage vs 2-stage!
Yeah I get geeky sometimes… 🙂

Measuring by Weight vs Volume for Making Indie Sex Toys – Which One wins?
Time to get geeky again!
Weight or Volume? Which is the better way to measure silicone?
Let’s find out 🙂

What’s Wrong with “Clone a Willy” kits?
“Clone a Willy” really are expensive… but they have their place!
Let’s talk about it…

Why Is It So Hard to Find Body Safe Blue and Green Pigments?
It’s really hard to find some colors in body-safe pigments…
Why is that?

Vacuum Chambers – Top Mounted or Side Mounted?
Does it matter where your fittings are mounted on your vacuum chamber?
I say “YES”! Let’s talk about why…

What Kind of Pigments Should I Use for Making Dildos?
Pigments!
We all love the pretty colors but what makes for body-safe pigments?
Let’s talk about it!
Latest Videos

HOW TO DEAL WITH CLUMPING MICA PIGMENTS – 2 solutions (Music Version)
Clumpy Pigments used to drive me NUTS!
But not anymore 🙂

ETSY for Sex Toys – SHOULD I… OR SHOULDN’T I?
Etsy or your own website? Is one right? Is one wrong? What about both?
A 2 minute quickie on Etsy!

Degassing Silicone – BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO A VACUUM CHAMBER
Vacuum Chamber Do’s and DON’Ts 🙂
A video quickie!

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CURE TIME FOR PLATINUM CURE SILICONE
Curing too fast? Taking too long?
Are your cure times frustrating you?

WHICH 3D MODELING SOFTWARE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Let’s talk about 3D modeling software that you can use for making sex toys!

SILICONE NOT CURING? Here’s why!
Cure inhibition will kill your silicone!
But do you know what causes it?
Let’s dive in!
Latest Podcasts
ShopDad’s Design Challenge Results – Dildo Talk LIVE Season 2 Ep 1
Matt (aka @ShopDad2) started @PleasureForge in 2016 with their partner Kristen. Now he focuses on providing support for multiple shops as well as his home shop and the community at large.