At SFDS, we bring your projects to life with precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. Our skilled team of experts are here to make it happen. We specialize in custom fabrication for a variety of industries, from experiential marketing and fashion, to props and visual art - and so much more!
SERVICES
With hundreds of custom creations and events completed, our expert team handles projects of any size or complexity, working closely with skilled carpenters to bring your unique vision to life with precision.
CARPENTRY
cnc & LASER CUTTING
Our in-house CNC department is built for speed and precision, with two 5’ x 10’ CNC routers running nonstop on wood and metal, a 4’ x 8’ deep-bed CNC for detailed foam carving, a large-format hot wire CNC to minimize foam waste and speed up production, and a 4’ x 8’ laser cutter for wood and acrylic. Whether you’re prototyping or creating custom finished pieces, our skilled operators are ready to bring your project to life
SCENIC PAINTING
SFDS is home to NYC's top artists, specializing in Pantone-perfect color matching. We offer a variety of techniques including spray painting, murals, hand detailing, faux-finishing, wood staining, and custom artistic services.
We provide high-quality 3D printing for a wide range of services. Our advanced machines offer HD prints and unique clear resin finished for enhanced results. When you combine our incredible 3D department with our brilliant CNC foam capabilities, we make magic (while saving you money)!
DESIGN & rendering
creative engineering
At SFDS, our creative engineering team combines technical expertise and innovative design to solve complex challenges, creating dynamic, immersive experiences with advanced lighting and mechanized elements.
3d printing
We provide high-quality 3D printing for a wide variety of services. Our advanced machines offer HD prints and unique clear resin finishes for enhanced results.
metalwork
Along with carpentry and painting, our expert metalworkers specialize in custom structural framing and sculptural pieces, ensuring each structure is both visually stunning and durable.
FOAM carvING & HARDCOAT
SFDS specializes in carving versatile EPS foam for custom applications, both by hand and machine. We have one of the only in-house polyurethane spray booths in New York City, which means faster and stronger!
We also distribute and recycle EPS too, so nothing goes to waste. Visit brooklynfoam.com for more details.
INSTALL & TRANSPORT
We manage every aspect of your project, offering post-fab services like rentals, shipping, installation, storage, and disposal, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Chroming is our newest department, because why not! We can chrome a variety of materials, including plastic, resin, glass and fiberglass.
CHROMING
PROPS
The backbone of what we do. This is where we combine every other department to make the coolest, and sometimes, biggest props around. If you need something realistic or far out there, we will make it for you. We’ve made things fly, float, retract, and spin- and we can’t wait to tackle your next challenge!
CUSTOM LIGHTING
Whether you need flex neon signs, acrylic light boxes, or programmable light displays, we’ve got you covered! Over the years, our lighting specialists and fabricators have tackled hundreds of stunning custom requests, of all sizes.
