Sculptural shells
Voronoi and organic walls that would be weeks in a mill. Resin for show, nylon if it will be handled.
Industries
3D Printing in Art and Design
We have been helping many artists to fulfill 3D printed art, sculptures, and miniatures, inspiring innovation and creativity. 3D printing can create intricate, detailed, unique, and stunning pieces for the art and design industry. Artists and designers can quickly and accurately bring their concepts to life with 3D printing, saving time and costs.
Studios send organic shells, lattices, and master patterns that need a smooth face before paint or silicone. SLA and high-detail resin handle the surface. SLS nylon handles the piece that has to be handled.
- Sculptures
- Jewelry
- Interior Decor
- Ceramics
- Architectural Models
- Replicas
- Props and Sets
- Fashion Accessories
What studios send us
The file is usually a sculpture, a lighting form, or a master for silicone. Resolution and surface matter more than tensile numbers. We print in SLA or SLS, then sand, vapor-smooth, or prime so the next finish is yours.
If the piece is a functional housing that also has to look designed, we treat it as a consumer-goods job: nylon or MJF for the body, resin only where the face is on show.
Typical art and design parts
Display first. Masters second. Functional skins when the design is also a product.
Master patterns
Smooth SLA masters for silicone, vac-form, or a paint study.
Lighting and display
Translucent or painted forms for fixtures and exhibitions.
Limited-run objects
A short edition without committing to a mold.
From prototype development to production support
Plan each stage around the part’s function, material and inspection requirements—from the first design review to a repeatable batch.
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Share the intent
Display, master, or handled object. That choice sets resin versus nylon.
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Print at the right resolution
SLA for faces and edges. SLS when the lattice has to survive shipping.
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Finish for the next step
Sand, prime, vapor-smooth, or leave as-printed if the texture is the point.
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Pack for the show or the shop
Fragile shells ship with more protection than a nylon clip.
Manufacturing capabilities and material options
Match the process, material and finish to the part’s geometry and operating conditions. Share your requirements so the quotation can include the necessary secondary operations.
Recommended Capabilities
- Stereolithography
- Selective Laser Sintering
- Multi Jet Fusion
- Customizable Solutions
Recommended Materials
- Clear Resin
- High-Temp Resin
- Ultra-Tough Resin
- TPU
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Discover 3D Plus™ Software SolutionMaterials that show up on studio quotes
Clear, tough, and standard resins for faces. PA12 when the object is used.
SLA resins
Standard, tough, and clear grades for display and masters.
SLS nylons
PA12 for lattices and handled editions.
Finishing
Paint, dye, and polish options after the print.
Design, material and inspection considerations
Sculptures and detailed presentation models
Resin printing suits small details and surface evaluation; larger work may need split sections with locating features. Identify the viewing distance, visible seams, delicate projections and acceptable support-removal marks.
Color, texture and final appearance
Supply a color reference and define whether the finish should be matte, gloss, metallic or translucent. Review a finish sample when appearance is critical, since substrate color, coating thickness and lighting all affect the result.
Installation and transport
Large pieces need a mounting and packing plan as well as a model. Show fixing points, access for assembly, section joints and the orientation in which the piece will be displayed; fragile details may need separate protective packaging.
Related success stories
Jobs from the same shop. Industry tags are a hint, not a filter that hides the rest of the floor.
Art and design FAQ
Can you print a hollow sculpture?
Yes, with drain holes and a wall thickness we can stand up. We will flag thin walls before we start.
Will the surface take paint?
SLA plus sanding and primer is the usual path. Say the paint system on the quote so we stop at the right grit.
Do you keep the file private?
Studio files follow the same vault rules as every other CAD upload. See the guarantee page for how we handle them.
Other industries
Calculate 3D Printing Costs for Arts
Upload the model and say whether it is for display, handling, or a mold. We will pick resin or nylon from that.
