How to Prepare Your STL File Before Ordering a Custom 3D Print
To prepare an STL file for a 3D printing service, export it as a watertight (manifold) mesh in millimetres, confirm it has no holes or…
3D Printing Blog: Guides, Tips & Print Farm Stories
Insights from our print farm, design process, decentralized manufacturing philosophy, and strategies for 3D print entrepreneurs.
3D Printed Office Desk Decor: Styling a Workspace with Collectibles
The best 3D printed office desk decor is small, characterful, and built to live on display: think articulated figurines, decorative ducks and gnomes, planters, cable…
Custom D&D Miniatures From Your Character: Photo or Description to Tabletop Mini
Yes, you can get a custom D&D miniature from a photo or a written character description. At 3DCentral, you upload a reference image (or describe…
Custom Pet Figurine or Pet Memorial: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between a custom pet figurine and a pet memorial comes down to the moment you want to mark. A celebratory figurine captures your companion…
3D Printed Figurine Scales Explained: 28mm vs 32mm vs 54mm vs 75mm
Figurine scale refers to how tall a model is measured from the bottom of its feet to its eyes, and the four most common sizes…
Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Gifts: A Buyer’s Guide to Lower-Waste Presents
Eco-friendly 3D printed gifts are decorative collectibles made one at a time from plant-based PLA, only after someone actually orders them. For a gift-buyer, that…
3D Printed Mystery Box: How It Works, What’s Inside, and What You’ll Pay
A 3D printed mystery box is a monthly subscription that delivers a curated, surprise selection of 3D printed collectibles to your door. At 3DCentral, every…
How Long Does a Custom 3D Printed Figurine Take? Turnaround in Canada
A custom 3D printed figurine from 3DCentral typically takes a couple of weeks from the day you submit your photo to the day it ships,…
3D Printed Desk Decor: Curated Collectibles for Your Workspace
The best 3D printed desk decor is a small, well-made display piece that adds personality to your workspace without crowding it: think a poseable figurine,…
How to Choose the Best Photo for a Custom Figurine (Angles, Lighting, How Many)
The best photo for a custom figurine is a sharp, well-lit, eye-level shot taken in soft daylight, with the subject filling most of the frame…