Guides
Practical guidance for printable signs, lightboxes, QR codes and NFC projects, from first design to final assembly.
How to design and 3D print a lightbox sign
Design a printable desk or wall lightbox with illuminated lettering, a diffuser, push-fit front, removable rear cover and managed cable exit.
Read guideHow to make a 3D printed QR code sign that scans
Create or upload a QR code, keep its modules and quiet zone printable, choose reliable colours and test the finished sign.
Read guideHow to add an NFC tag to a 3D printed sign
Measure, position and fit an NFC tag using an open recess, a flush rear cover or a mid-print enclosed pocket.
Read guideHow to 3D print a name sign
A beginner-friendly walkthrough: design a name sign in your browser, check it prints cleanly, export STL or 3MF, and print it.
Read guideChoosing the best font for a 3D printed sign
Not every font prints well. Here is how to pick lettering that is bold, legible and strong once it comes off the bed.
Read guideSTL vs 3MF: exporting multicolour name signs
Which file format should you export for a two-colour name sign? A plain-English guide to STL, 3MF and split-STL packs.
Read guideDesign tips for strong, printable letters
Small design choices that make a big difference to how a name sign prints: thickness, backing, bevels and bed fit.
Read guideHow to make a 3D printed bedroom door sign
Design and print a personalised bedroom door name sign: a friendly font, a rounded or cloud backing and a hanging hole, printed flat with no supports.
Read guideHow to make 3D printed classroom labels
Make clear, durable classroom name labels for trays, pegs and doors: legible fonts, two short lines, school colours, and how to batch a whole class.
Read guideHow to make 3D printed pet name tags
Design a durable 3D printed pet name tag with a strong loop for a collar or bowl: the right material, loop thickness and a legible two-tone name.
Read guideHow to make 3D printed wedding place names
Design elegant 3D printed wedding place names and print a full set: a flowing font, a slim base, one colour scheme, and how to batch the whole table plan.
Read guideHow to sell 3D printed name signs
A practical, cautious guide to selling personalised 3D printed name signs: photography, filenames and SKUs, batching, lead times, personalisation, packaging and licences.
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