The Three Rules of BalCal
No artificial Intelligence
True innovation stems from human creativity and brilliance. We are proud of what we are able to create, infusing our passion and commitment into every piece.
3D print only when necessary
While 3D printing offers exciting possibilities, we aim to preserve human skills and techniques wherever possible, honouring hands-on craftsmanship.
Unique Designs
You will never find anything we make elsewhere. Our designs reflect our independence and originality.
Mass-produced objects are excellent at fulfilling a requirement at a low cost. To us, that is boring.
We believe your home deserves more than utilitarian problem-solving with whatever is cheapest or considered 'the norm.' Our design ethos is rooted in creating functional artwork. We want to rescue the everyday objects in your home from monotony by injecting them with bold, powerful character. We create limited-run, statement pieces designed to do their job flawlessly while commanding attention and sparking conversation. We aren't just making homeware, we are proving that settling for the ordinary is outdated. Start designing your life.
Environment
We want to do everything we can to have minimal impact on the environment, that's why all our products are made of fully recyclable and/or naturally occuring materials.
The only non-recyclable material we use is the outer plastic bag our products are shipped in.
All our 3D printed components are made of Polylactic Acid (PLA) which is a bioplastic derived from renewable, plant-based resources like fermented plant starch and sugars.
Community
We want to emphasise the importance of building trust within the community, and being able to contribute to the Saffron Walden economy. It is so rewarding to see people loving what we do.
Come visit us at the Saffron Walden Market, where we love meeting the locals and visitors. We take pride in offering a friendly face to face service, where we can speak directly to our customers.
Feel free to offer ideas, as we are constantly looking for improvements, and ways to make our products just right for you!
Safety
We can spend a lot of time perfecting the aesthetics of our products. This involves regular redesigning and prototyping, trying new techniques and processes, and experimentation with new various materials.
We put just as much time and effort into keeping you safe.
We can achieve this by installing the best electrical components, choosing high grade materials, and vigorous testing and data collection. Furthermore, we provide information on all the do's and don'ts of our products inside every box, ensuring correct use.
