Originally asked in the TTRPG community and was suggested to ask at a printing community, so here I am. Hello.

I’m looking for someone or some place (Australia based if possible) that prints miniatures. I’d be supplying the file. I’ve never sent anything to 3d print and I must be awful at searching because I can’t find a single site that has like a rough quote for minis. Of course I understand they would give me a different quote once I supply a file, but so far I have absolutely no clue on what to expect. $20? $150? Do you get a better deal if you print multiple items? Does it matter if they’re different or all the same?

That, for starters. Next - what material should I be getting these prints on? (I hear that’s resin?)

What resolution/parameters do I need to keep in mind for my files?

Is there any way to make sure the printer won’t be reselling my work? (ie., printing my custom made models and selling them elsewhere)

Does anyone have any recommendations for Australia?

Thanks

  • fufu@feddit.orgEnglish
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    16 days ago

    You want a resin print with a layer height of around 0.02mm. The material should have some flex and not be the cheapest brittle resin so your mini survives a fall from the table. Prices depend heavily on the size and volume of the model, the Material used and if it is presupported. Hand supporting costs alot of time and will make everything much more expensive. Once you give your file away its gone, its the internet, you can stop noone from Anything anymore.