3D Printing Blog

3D printing in Sofia from a local studio: quick replies, short lead times and prices by weight. Why a local service beats an online platform for your project.

How to smooth PLA prints: sanding, filler primer, XTC-3D, epoxy, heat and solvents compared, plus slicer settings for a smoother finish off the printer.

PLA, PLA+, PLA Pro and PLN compared: print settings, strength, heat resistance and price, plus storage tips and fixes to help you choose the right filament.

How to make a 3D printed lithophane from a photo: choosing the image, converting it to STL, the best PLA print settings and fixes for common problems.

What infill density and pattern should you use? A guide to 3D printing infill: how density affects strength, print time and filament use, with examples.

StandStrap is a 3D printed snowboard stopper that clips onto your board's edge so you can strap in standing up. My design, print settings and how to get one.

A 3D printed coin card for Bulgarian euro coins that holds the full set from 1 cent to 2 euro, in five designs. A keepsake of Bulgaria's first euro coins.

Custom 3D printing in Sofia in a 60-second video: bookmarks, coin cards, prototypes and functional parts, plus how an order goes from idea to finished part.