Looking for custom 3D printing in Montreal? 3DCentral is an industrial print farm based in nearby Laval, Quebec, so you can turn a photo or a 3D file into a finished decorative figurine without crossing a border or paying domestic customs. You order in Canadian dollars, we print on demand from our Quebec facility, and your piece ships quickly to the Greater Montreal area and across Canada. The fastest way to start is our custom figurine generator at /custom/.
Why Choose a Laval-Based Print Farm for Montreal Projects
When your printer is in the same metropolitan region as you, a lot of friction disappears. There are no international shipping surprises, no duties, and no waiting weeks for a parcel to clear a border. 3DCentral operates as an on-demand 3D print farm in Laval, which means your decorative or collectible piece is produced specifically for your order rather than pulled from a generic warehouse stocked overseas.
For Montreal makers, gift-givers, small businesses, and collectors, that local-first model translates into a few practical advantages:
- Pricing in CAD from the start, so what you see is what you pay, with no currency conversion guesswork at checkout.
- No domestic customs on orders shipped within Canada, since the print never leaves the country.
- Fast regional shipping from Laval to Montreal and the rest of Quebec, with Canada-wide and US/international delivery also available.
- Free shipping over $149 CAD within Canada; US and international rates are calculated at checkout based on destination and weight.
How Custom 3D Printing Works at 3DCentral
There are two main paths into custom work, depending on whether you have a design ready or you’re starting from a photo.
Turn a Photo Into a Custom Figurine
If you don’t have a 3D file, our live custom figurine service does the heavy lifting. You upload a photo, an AI sculpting step generates a 3D model, and our team applies human finishing so the result looks like a deliberate collectible rather than a raw scan. This is a one-time, per-order service, not a subscription, and it’s the simplest option for a personalized gift, a keepsake, or a display piece. Start at /custom/ to see how the generator works.
Upload a File and Get a Quote
If you already have a model, on-demand file printing lets you bring your own geometry to our farm. The typical flow looks like this:
- Upload your model file through the custom service.
- Choose your material, colour, and finish options.
- Receive a quote based on the size and complexity of the part.
- Approve, and we route it into the print queue at our Laval facility.
- We print, finish, and ship it to your Montreal-area address.
On-demand file printing is being rolled out, so availability for a specific file or format may vary. The best move is to begin at /custom/ and, if you have a particular project in mind, reach out through our contact page so we can confirm what’s possible for your model.
Materials, Colours, and What We Print Best
3DCentral is built around decorative collectibles, figurines, display pieces, and gift items, not mechanical or industrial parts. That focus shapes our material choices and finishing approach.
| Material | Status | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Available in 10+ colours | Indoor figurines, decorative and tactile desk pieces, collectibles, gifts |
| PETG | Coming soon | Outdoor-safe decorative pieces with extra durability |
PLA covers the vast majority of collectible and display projects with crisp detail and a wide colour palette. Outdoor-safe PETG is on the way for pieces that need to handle weather or heavier handling. We deliberately position our work around craftsmanship and modern manufacturing, so think display shelves, articulated collectibles, and desk objects rather than functional hardware.
Custom Prints, Ready-Made Collectibles, or Both
Custom work is only one part of what we do. If you’d rather buy something that’s already designed, our shop is stocked with a mix of original 3DCentral designs and curated community-artist models, printed on demand from Laval.
Our catalogue includes designs from respected community creators such as Cinderwing3D, Flexi Factory, McGybeer, Zou3D, Twisty Prints, and Arbiter Miniatures, all printed with permission. Not every model in the shop is an in-house original; the catalogue is intentionally a blend of our own designs and licensed artist work.
A quick but important note on rights: 3DCentral’s Commercial License at /license/ covers 3DCentral original designs only. It comes in two tiers, a Supporter plan for downloading and printing our originals for yourself, and a Commercial plan for those who also want to legally print and sell them. The commercial license does not extend to community-artist models. If you want commercial rights to a community artist’s design, contact that artist directly.
Beyond One-Off Prints
If you enjoy discovering new pieces on a regular basis, our Mystery Box is a monthly subscription that delivers a curated rotation of collectibles to your door. It’s a fun way for Montreal collectors to keep a shelf fresh without choosing every item by hand. We’re also developing Quebec-made filament as a future phase; you can join the waitlist through our newsletter to hear when it launches.
FAQ
Do you offer custom 3D printing for the Montreal area?
Yes. 3DCentral is a print farm in Laval, Quebec, right next to Montreal, so we serve the entire Greater Montreal region. You can create a custom figurine from a photo at /custom/, and on-demand file printing is being rolled out for those who bring their own model.
Will I pay customs or duties on an order shipped within Canada?
No. Because your piece is printed in Laval and ships domestically, there are no customs charges within Canada. US and international orders may be subject to their own local duties, and those shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
How much does a custom print cost?
Pricing depends on the size, complexity, material, and quantity of your piece, and everything is quoted in Canadian dollars. The custom generator and quote step will show you representative pricing for your specific project before you commit.
What can you print, and what won’t you print?
We specialize in decorative collectibles, figurines, display pieces, and gift items, primarily in PLA with 10+ colours, and outdoor-safe PETG coming soon. We’re not set up for mechanical, engineering, or industrial parts.
How fast will my Montreal order ship?
Because everything prints on demand in Laval, regional delivery is quick once your piece is produced. Shipping is free on Canadian orders over $149 CAD, and exact timing depends on the project and finishing involved.
