From Design to Doorstep: How We Make Your Order

Ever wonder what happens after you click “buy” on a 3D printed collectible? Here is the complete journey of your order from our Quebec print farm to your doorstep.

Order Receipt and Queue

When you place an order, it enters our production management system within minutes. Orders are batched by material color and model type for efficient printer allocation. Your order is assigned to specific machines based on current availability.

Printing

Your figurine is printed on one of our 200+ calibrated printers. Print time ranges from 1-12 hours depending on size and detail level. Each printer is monitored for quality throughout the run. Temperature, speed, and material flow are tracked continuously.

Quality Control

Every finished print undergoes three-stage inspection. First, visual check for surface defects. Second, dimensional verification against design specifications. Third, functional testing for articulated pieces. Prints that do not meet our standards are recycled.

Post-Processing and Packaging

Approved prints have support material removed, edges cleaned, and are carefully packaged in custom-fit protective packaging. Tissue paper cushioning and right-sized boxes prevent damage during shipping.

Shipping from Quebec

Packages ship from our Quebec facility via Canada Post or courier. Tracking information is sent to your email within hours of shipment. Canadian orders typically arrive in 2-5 business days, US orders in 5-10 days.

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Supporter License

$19.99 /mo

Own a 3D printer? Get access to our library of 1,000+ original 3DCentral STL designs and print them at home. One subscription costs the same as a single product — but gives you access to our full growing collection of originals. Note: the license covers 3DCentral original designs only, not community artist models.

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For Businesses

Commercial License

$49.99 /mo

Have a print farm and sell on Etsy, eBay, or Amazon? Get access to our 1,000+ original 3DCentral STL designs to legally print and sell them on your store. Community artist designs are licensed separately by their creators.

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Why Choose 3DCentral?

  • No copyrighted designs — we only use generic, safe themes that keep your marketplace accounts protected
  • At least one new model added every single day
  • Growing STL library — new original designs added regularly
  • Active review system — request a review on any design and we actively fix issues

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Part of the 3DCentral team, crafting decorative 3D printed collectibles in Quebec, Canada.

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