3D Printing Service | Custom Prints Made in Australia
🖨️ 3D Printing Service
Your idea.
Our printers.
📍 Tangambalanga, Victoria — Ships Australia Wide
Custom 3D printing from regional Victoria. Bring your file, your logo or your brief. We'll handle the rest. Print-to-order on a farm of 8 multi-colour printers, dispatched fast.
400+
Designs Created This Year
8
Printers in the Farm
24hr
Typical Dispatch
5+
Materials Available
What Do You Need?
Three ways to work with us. No minimum order.
Most Requested
Custom Design + Print
You have an idea. We design and print it.
Bring a logo, a sketch, a reference image or a description. We'll design the model and print it. Light boxes, coasters, custom displays, gifts, props and more. Multi-colour AMS printing available.
Print My File
You have the file. We print it.
Got an STL, OBJ, 3MF or STEP file? Send it through and we'll quote the print. Simple as that. We can also upgrade single-colour files to multi-colour — ask about it when you enquire.
Business Order
Bulk orders for venues, events and businesses.
Local businesses, venues, event organisers and market stall operators. Branded light boxes, custom coasters, promotional pieces and bulk runs. Business orders receive production priority.
What We Can Do
A 36-hour multi-colour Tardis, built as a Raspberry Pi 5 case. This is what our print farm produces.
Multi-colour AMS print — Tardis Raspberry Pi 5 case — 36 hours print time — The 3D Print Smiths, Tangambalanga VIC
Single colour file?
We can make it multi-colour.
We can make it multi-colour.
Most 3D printing services output exactly what you give them. We go further. If you have a single-colour STL, we can split the model and print it in multiple materials and colours — turning a basic file into something that looks designed, not just printed.
Real example: A customer brought an M1 Garand bayonet file for a medal display. Originally a flat single colour. We rebuilt the colour zones — metal blade finish on the blade, warm wood-style PLA on the handle. The finished piece looked the part on the wall alongside the actual medal.
Ask About Colour Upgrades
Send us your file and we'll tell you what's possible
Materials & Finishes
All prints are produced in-house on our multi-colour AMS capable print farm. Tell us what you need and we'll recommend the right material.
PLA
Standard eco-friendly material. Best for display pieces, toys, collectibles and general use. Biodegradable.
| Heat resistance | ~60°C |
| UV stability | Moderate |
| Flexibility | Rigid |
| Best for | Indoors, display, collectibles |
PETG
Tougher than PLA, slightly flexible. Good for functional parts and items that need durability over time.
| Heat resistance | ~80°C |
| UV stability | Good |
| Flexibility | Semi-flexible |
| Best for | Functional parts, outdoors short-term |
TPU
Flexible rubber-like material. Ideal for phone cases, protective bumpers, grip pieces and wearables.
| Heat resistance | ~60–80°C |
| UV stability | Moderate |
| Flexibility | Very flexible |
| Best for | Cases, grips, bumpers, wearables |
ABS / ASA
High heat resistance and UV stability. For parts that live outdoors or near heat sources. ASA won't fade in sunlight.
| Heat resistance | ~100°C+ |
| UV stability | Excellent (ASA) |
| Flexibility | Semi-rigid |
| Best for | Outdoors, automotive, heat exposure |
PLA — The Most Versatile Choice
Greatest Range of Colours & Finishes
150–200kg
Filament on hand at all times
PLA has the widest range of colours, textures and special finishes of any material we stock. We carry the full Bambu Basic and Matte PLA ranges plus most of their specialty PLA types — meaning no waiting on stock orders and no "sorry, that colour isn't available." If you want a specific colour match or finish, ask and we can almost certainly do it.
Metal Style
Brushed metal appearance. Props, awards, display pieces, cosplay weapons.
Wood Style
Warm timber finish. Works alongside real wood in decor and display contexts.
Sparkle
Glitter-fleck effect that catches the light. Popular for gifts and ornaments.
Silk
High-shine metallic sheen. Colour-shifting under light. Premium display finish.
Marble
Stone-effect surface with natural swirl patterns. Striking for decor and display.
Glow in the Dark
Charges under light and glows in the dark. Great for novelty and kids products.
Gradient
Full Bambu gradient range stocked. Colour transitions through the print automatically.
+ More
Ask about matte, pastel, high-speed and other specialty PLAs.
What We Can and Can't Do
Honest about our capabilities. This filters jobs that aren't a good fit and makes the ones that are go much smoother.
✅ We Can
- ✓ Print your STL, OBJ, STEP or 3MF file
- ✓ Upgrade your single-colour file to multi-colour
- ✓ Design and print custom light boxes with your branding
- ✓ Design and print custom coasters with your logo or text
- ✓ Produce props, cosplay pieces and display items
- ✓ Print functional parts in PETG, ABS or ASA
- ✓ Handle flexible TPU jobs (phone cases, grips, bumpers)
- ✓ Run bulk orders for businesses and events
- ✓ Print long-format jobs (36+ hours, large models)
- ✓ Advise on the best material for your use case
✗ We Can't
- ✗ Metal, resin or SLS printing (FDM only)
- ✗ 3D scanning physical objects (no scanner)
- ✗ Reverse engineering from a physical part
- ✗ Industrial-grade certification or tolerancing
- ✗ Very large single-piece prints beyond bed size
- ✗ Medical or load-bearing structural components
File Formats Accepted
Send us your file in any of these formats. Not sure? Send it anyway and we'll let you know.
STL
OBJ
3MF
STEP
STP
STL — Stereolithography
The most common 3D printing format. STL files describe the surface geometry of a 3D object using triangular faces. Widely supported by all slicers and most CAD software. If in doubt, export as STL.
OBJ — Wavefront Object
A flexible format that supports geometry, texture coordinates and material references. Good for models that include colour information or texture maps. Widely used in 3D modelling software like Blender and Maya.
3MF — 3D Manufacturing Format
A modern format designed specifically for 3D printing. Supports colour, materials and print settings in a single file. Preferred for multi-colour prints as colour zone data is preserved. Used natively by Bambu Studio and Prusa Slicer.
STEP — Standard for the Exchange of Product Data
An engineering-grade CAD format that stores exact geometry rather than triangulated surfaces. More accurate than STL for precision parts. Common output from SolidWorks, Fusion 360 and FreeCAD. We can convert to STL for printing.
STP — STEP File (alternate extension)
The same format as STEP, just saved with the .stp extension. Some CAD applications export with this extension by default. Functionally identical — send it through.
How It Works
Four steps from enquiry to delivery.
1
Send Your Brief
Use our contact form or email service@3dprintsmiths.com.au with your file, idea or brief. Tell us the material, colour and quantity if you have preferences.
2
Get a Quote
We'll come back with a price and turnaround time. No obligation. For simple file prints this is often same-day.
3
We Print
Once confirmed, your job goes into the queue. File prints typically dispatch in 24–48 hours. Custom designs within a week. Business orders prioritised.
4
Shipped to You
Packed and dispatched from Tangambalanga, Victoria. Tracked shipping Australia wide. Free shipping on orders over $40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions before people get in touch.
Is there a minimum order size?
No. A $5 print is fine. Note that small low-value orders will incur standard postage costs — it is worth combining items where possible to hit the free shipping threshold at $40.
How do I get a quote?
Send your file or brief through our contact form, or email service@3dprintsmiths.com.au directly. Include the material preference, colour, quantity and any specific dimensions if relevant. We'll come back with a price and timeline.
Can you print a file I bought or downloaded online?
Yes. Send us the file and we'll print it. The only exception is requests that are clearly illegal — those we won't take on. Everything else is fair game.
Can you make my single-colour file multi-colour?
Often yes. We look at the model geometry and advise whether a multi-colour split is achievable. Some models are straightforward (a handle vs blade split). Others are more complex. Depending on complexity, we may request a deposit before digitally editing the file — colour zone work can take significant time. Ask when you enquire and we'll tell you what's possible.
How long does a custom design job take?
Typically around one week from approval to dispatch. Design usually takes 24–48 hours, then print time plus any post-processing (gluing, curing, assembly) before it ships. Complex jobs may take longer — we'll advise upfront.
Do you do local pickup in the Albury-Wodonga area?
Yes. If you are local to the Tangambalanga, Albury or Wodonga area, get in touch and we can arrange collection. We are also happy to drop off locally at no extra charge. Just mention it when you enquire.
What if I am not happy with the print?
If there is a print quality issue or a defect, we will reprint or refund. Custom design work is non-refundable once production begins, but we work closely on approvals to make sure you are happy with the design before we print. See our returns policy for full details.
Ready to Start?
Send us your brief.
Tell us about your project and we'll come back with a free quote. No obligation.
Start Your Enquiry →Recent Custom Work
A glimpse of recent jobs from the workshop.
Custom Design
Cerveza Pacifico Keg Handle
Multi-colour keg tap handle designed and printed for a home bar setup. Full colour branding, weighted base.
Customer Collection
Full Tooheys Light Box Lineup
Customer-built display of our Tooheys range — Old, New, Ultra, Draught and Extra Dry. All designed by us, printed to order.
Every light box and coaster design on the site is created in-house. We can do the same with your branding, your logo or your concept.
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