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 Printing Blog: Guides, Tips & Print Farm Stories
Insights from our print farm, design process, decentralized manufacturing philosophy, and strategies for 3D print entrepreneurs.
Gaming Desk Decor: Choose by Space and Size
3D printed desk decor adds a personal display piece to a workspace: a fantasy figure, an animal or a sculptural object that fits the room…
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…
From a Few Printers to a Side Income: Building an Etsy Shop on the 3DCentral Commercial License
A commercial license success story usually starts the same way: a maker with two or three idle printers, a pile of filament, and no legal…
Figurine Size and Display Space Guide
Choose a figurine size from the space it must fit and the details you want to see. Height alone is not enough: the base, pose,…
Inside On-Demand 3D Printing: A Tour of Our Quebec Print Farm
Step inside our Laval, Quebec print farm and you won’t find shelves of boxed-up collectibles waiting to be sold. You’ll find filament, machines, and a…
How Much Does a Custom Figurine From a Photo Cost in Canada? Pricing and Turnaround
At 3DCentral in Laval, Quebec, a custom figurine from a photo starts from $39 CAD (one person or pet, 4 cm, up to 4 colours),…
Which 3D Models Can You Legally Sell? Commercial-License Sources Compared
To sell prints legally, you need 3D models whose creator has explicitly granted commercial rights — either a per-file commercial purchase (Cults3D, some MakerWorld and…
Custom 3D Printed Birthday and Milestone Cake Toppers from a Photo
A custom 3D printed birthday cake topper is a small, sculpted figure made from a photo you supply, designed to crown a birthday or milestone…
Where to Buy 3D Printed Penguins in Canada: Articulated and Display Penguin Buyer’s Guide
Trying to figure out where to buy 3D printed penguins in Canada? This is a quick buyer’s guide for Canadian shoppers, not just a roundup…