3D Printed Dice Towers: A Buyer’s Guide for Tabletop Players
A plain-language guide to 3D printed dice towers: how they work, the main styles, what to look for when buying, and whether to buy ready-made or print your own in Canada.
Insights from our print farm, design process, decentralized manufacturing philosophy, and strategies for 3D print entrepreneurs.
A plain-language guide to 3D printed dice towers: how they work, the main styles, what to look for when buying, and whether to buy ready-made or print your own in Canada.
Resin vs PLA for D&D miniatures, compared plainly: detail, durability, safety, and cost – which material suits tabletop play versus display, and what it means when you order.
What “painted” really means for a custom miniature: full-colour printing vs hand-finished vs collector-grade, how the tiers compare in look and price, and which to choose.
How a custom cat figurine is made from your photos – to celebrate a cat you love or remember one you have lost. Photo tips, sizes, and how the likeness is captured.
A gentle guide to dog memorial figurines: what they are, how a figurine is made to look like your dog from photos, choosing a size, and honouring a dog you have lost.
An honest 2026 cost breakdown for Canada: what a home resin setup really costs, how it compares to buying pre-painted minis, and when printing your own actually pays off.
No STL, no sculpting skill? Here is how a photo, a piece of character art, or even a description becomes a real 3D printed D&D miniature – and what makes a good reference.
A gentle, practical guide to choosing the best photo for a pet memorial figurine: the one shot that matters most, lighting and angle tips, and how to use older pictures.
What miniature scale really means, how 28mm, 32mm and 75mm compare, why minis of the same scale look different sizes, and which to choose for play or display.
A clear 2026 breakdown of what a custom D&D miniature costs in Canada, in CAD: prices by size, what drives the cost, rush fees, and how custom compares to a boxed mini.