[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-free-file-check-before-you-print":3,"blog-posts":17},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":15,"bodyHtml":16},"free-file-check-before-you-print","Guides","2026-10-13","Every file gets a free human check before printing. What we look at, how to flag critical dimensions, the tweaks we suggest and how to send revisions.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffree-file-check-before-you-print.png","6 min read",[11,12,13,14],"file check","design for FDM","tolerances","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print","\u003Cp>Every file sent to us gets checked by a person before it goes on a printer. It's free, and it happens before your part goes on a printer. We look at your model the way a printer will, spot the things likely to go wrong, and suggest fixes while they're still cheap to make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think of it as a second pair of eyes, not a gate. You know what the part has to do. We know how FDM behaves. Put the two together and the first print has a much better chance of being the last one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-the-file-check-is-and-isn-t\">What the file check is (and isn't)\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The check is a review of your file for printability and fit. We tell you what we'd change and why. You make the changes in your own CAD, or decide to go ahead as it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>The file check does\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>The file check doesn't\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Flag thin walls, tight fits and risky overhangs\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Redraw or remodel your part\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Suggest wall thickness, clearances and orientation\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Design a part from a sketch or photo\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Recommend a material for the heat, sun or load\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Certify a part for a regulated or safety-critical use\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Point out where supports will go and what they'll leave\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Cost anything\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>We're a print-only service, so we don't offer CAD modelling. If you need a model made, free tools like Tinkercad, Fusion 360 and Onshape are good places to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-we-look-at\">What we look at\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Wall thickness.\u003C\u002Fstrong> 0.8 mm is the minimum and fragile. 1.2 mm suits most parts. 1.6 to 2.0 mm for functional parts. Anything under 0.4 mm won't print.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tolerances and holes.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Typical tolerances are ±0.2 to 0.5 mm, and holes usually come out 0.1 to 0.2 mm smaller than designed.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Clearances.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Parts that slide, snap or press together need a gap designed in.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Orientation.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Layers are the weakest direction, so we orient load-bearing features so layers aren't pulled apart. Orientation also changes the finish and the price.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Supports.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Overhangs steeper than about 45 degrees generally need support, which adds material and leaves marks.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Threads.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Printed threads work best at M6 and up. Smaller, and we'll suggest heat-set inserts or self-tapping screws.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Scale.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A model exported in inches arrives 25.4 times too small. It's an easy fix if caught early.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Size.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The build volume is about 325 × 320 × 325 mm. Bigger parts can be split into sections that bolt or glue together.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Material.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Whether your choice will survive where the part is going.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-tell-us-your-critical-dimensions\">How to tell us your critical dimensions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The most useful thing you can give us is a short note on which dimensions really matter. Most of a part can be ±0.5 mm and nobody will notice. One hole or one slot usually can't. Tell us which ones, and we can dial them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Send it on Telegram or by email when you order. A good note covers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Which feature.\u003C\u002Fstrong> \"The 8 mm hole on the left tab\", or a screenshot with it circled.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The target size.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The size it should be, not just the size in the model.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What it mates with.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A bearing, a bolt, a 3 mm steel rod, another printed part.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The fit you want.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Tight press fit, sliding fit, or loose enough to drop in.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Which way it can go.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Would a slightly loose fit be fine, or slightly tight?\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Where it will live.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Indoors, outdoors, in a car, near heat, under load.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>A quick photo of the thing it has to fit is often worth more than a page of measurements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"typical-tweaks-we-suggest\">Typical tweaks we suggest\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>These are the changes we suggest most often. They're usually a few minutes in CAD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>What we see\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Why it's a problem\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Typical tweak\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>A 0.6 mm wall on a clip\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Will print but snaps easily\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Thicken to 1.2 mm, or 1.6 mm if it flexes\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>A peg modelled the same size as its hole\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Holes print small, so it won't go in\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Add clearance to the hole, or tell us it's critical\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>An M3 thread modelled in\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Too fine to print cleanly\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Model a hole for a heat-set insert or self-tapping screw\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>A flat roof spanning a box\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Needs support inside that's hard to remove\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Add a chamfer, split the part, or reorient\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>A long bracket loaded across its layers\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Layers can peel apart under load\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Print it on its side so load runs along the layers\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PLA for a part in a car\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Softens around 55 to 60 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Switch to PETG or ASA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>A part a little over the build volume\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Won't fit in one piece\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Split into sections with a joint\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>For more on strength and orientation, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts\">how strong are 3D-printed parts\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-send-a-revised-file\">How to send a revised file\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Revisions are quick. Upload the new file on the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">quote page\u003C\u002Fa> and you'll get a fresh price in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Name your versions.\u003C\u002Fstrong> bracket_v2.stl, not bracket_final_final.stl. It makes it clear which file to print.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Say what changed.\u003C\u002Fstrong> \"Hole enlarged by 0.3 mm, wall thickened to 1.6 mm\" lets us check the right things.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Send STEP or 3MF if you can.\u003C\u002Fstrong> We accept STL, 3MF, OBJ, STEP and IGES up to 100 MB, plus ZIP files for multi-part projects. STEP files \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl\">don't need converting\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sign in to keep your files.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Signed-in users have a file library, so earlier versions are easy to find again.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing\">preparing STL files\u003C\u002Fa> covers exporting and fixing common mesh problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"after-printing-photos-and-dimension-checks\">After printing: photos and dimension checks\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If a dimension really matters, ask for a check before pickup or shipping. On request, we'll send photos of the finished part and measure the dimensions you flagged, so you know before it leaves us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if a print does come out wrong or defective, report it from your order page within 30 days and we reprint it free. The details are on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Freturns\">returns page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"does-the-file-check-cost-anything\">Does the file check cost anything?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. It's part of every order and happens before your part goes on a printer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"will-you-fix-my-file-for-me\">Will you fix my file for me?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>We suggest the fix and you make it. We don't offer CAD modelling, which keeps our prices tied to printing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-if-i-want-to-print-it-as-it-is\">What if I want to print it as it is?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>That's your call. Most flags are risks, not dead ends. Just know the free reprint covers prints that are wrong, not parts that printed exactly as modelled but don't fit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-you-check-a-measurement-before-i-collect\">Can you check a measurement before I collect?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, on request. We'll send photos and measure the dimensions you've told us are critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-fast-can-i-send-a-revision\">How fast can I send a revision?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>As fast as you can export it. Re-upload on the quote page for a new price straight away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>Have a file you're not sure about? \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa> and we'll check it before anything prints.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[18,29,39,51,64,74,85,94,108,118,120,130,138,149,158,167,180,191,202,208,217,227,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":19,"category":20,"date":6,"description":21,"image":22,"readTime":9,"tags":23,"title":28},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","Business","What FDM printing does well for schools and med-tech R&D: teaching models, class sets, device enclosures, rigs and fixtures, and ordering via Vendors@Gov.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping.png",[24,25,26,27],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":30,"category":20,"date":6,"description":31,"image":32,"readTime":9,"tags":33,"title":38},"3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies","Buying 3D printing for an agency, school or company: Vendors@Gov, SAP Ariba IDs, POs, itemised quotes and invoices, deposits, tracking and reorders.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies.png",[34,27,35,36,37],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":40,"category":5,"date":6,"description":41,"image":42,"readTime":43,"tags":44,"title":50},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","Where to learn 3D printing in Singapore, what local print services can do, and when to buy your own printer, from free NLB workshops to industrial parts.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started.png","8 min read",[45,46,47,48,49],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":52,"category":5,"date":53,"description":54,"image":55,"readTime":56,"tags":57,"title":62,"updated_at":63},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[58,59,60,61],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":65,"category":5,"date":6,"description":66,"image":67,"readTime":9,"tags":68,"title":73},"cheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost","The cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest print. How reprints, failed fits, delays and your own time add up, and how to keep the total down.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost.png",[69,70,71,72],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":75,"category":5,"date":6,"description":76,"image":77,"readTime":43,"tags":78,"title":84},"designing-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm","How to design 3D-printed jigs, fixtures and soft jaws: material choice, clearances, 3-2-1 location, dowels, inserts and getting them printed fast.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm.png",[79,80,81,82,83],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":86,"category":5,"date":6,"description":87,"image":88,"readTime":9,"tags":89,"title":93},"fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls","Reference tables for FDM design: tolerances, hole undersize, press, slip and snap fits, wall thickness, threads, build size and material heat limits.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls.png",[81,13,90,91,92],"clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":95,"category":96,"date":97,"description":98,"image":99,"readTime":100,"tags":101,"title":107,"updated_at":63},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","Materials","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. Compare strength, detail, cost and use cases to pick the right process for your project.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose.png","7 min read",[102,103,104,105,106],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":109,"category":5,"date":6,"description":110,"image":111,"readTime":100,"tags":112,"title":117},"fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore","A decision table for choosing between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing in Singapore, plus what to ask a provider for each process.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore.png",[113,102,114,115,116],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":119,"title":15},[11,12,13,14],{"slug":121,"category":20,"date":6,"description":122,"image":123,"readTime":100,"tags":124,"title":129},"from-prototype-to-small-batch-production","When an FDM batch beats injection moulding, how to keep reorders consistent, checking a first article, bulk pricing and planning a production run.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffrom-prototype-to-small-batch-production.png",[125,126,127,128,26],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":131,"category":5,"date":6,"description":132,"image":133,"readTime":100,"tags":134,"title":137},"functional-vs-visual-3d-prints","A part that has to work and a part that has to look good need different materials, orientation and settings. Here's what changes and what to tell us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffunctional-vs-visual-3d-prints.png",[82,135,83,136],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":139,"category":5,"date":140,"description":141,"image":142,"readTime":143,"tags":144,"title":147,"updated_at":148},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[69,145,48,146,45],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":150,"category":5,"date":6,"description":151,"image":152,"readTime":9,"tags":153,"title":157},"how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track","Our order flow step by step: an instant slicer-based quote, what drives the price, what a person checks, PayNow payment and tracking on your order page.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track.png",[154,69,155,156],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":159,"category":5,"date":160,"description":161,"image":162,"readTime":43,"tags":163,"title":166,"updated_at":63},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? Learn what determines strength — material, infill, walls and orientation — and how to design parts that hold up.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts.png",[59,164,58,136,165],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":168,"category":5,"date":169,"description":170,"image":171,"readTime":172,"tags":173,"title":179},"how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project","2026-09-30","Getting an FYP prototype, D&T coursework piece or architecture model 3D printed in Singapore: file prep, scale, keeping costs down and meeting deadlines.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project.png","4 min read",[174,175,176,177,178],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":181,"category":5,"date":169,"description":182,"image":183,"readTime":172,"tags":184,"title":190},"how-to-convert-step-to-stl","Convert STEP to STL in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape or FreeCAD with the right tolerance settings, or skip it and upload the STEP file directly.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl.png",[185,186,187,188,189],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":192,"category":5,"date":169,"description":193,"image":194,"readTime":195,"tags":196,"title":201},"how-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore","No 3D printer? Paste a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse link and get it printed in Singapore. How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[197,198,199,200,45],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":203,"category":5,"date":169,"description":204,"image":205,"readTime":172,"tags":206,"title":207},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png",[45,47,48,83,69],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":209,"category":5,"date":210,"description":211,"image":212,"readTime":9,"tags":213,"title":216},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. Avoid common mistakes that cause failed prints.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing.png",[186,214,45,215],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":218,"category":20,"date":6,"description":219,"image":220,"readTime":9,"tags":221,"title":226},"how-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec","Honest dates from a live calendar, a hand check on every file, order page updates and a free reprint within 30 days. What we do, and what we don't promise.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec.png",[222,223,224,225],"quality","turnaround","reprint guarantee","communication","How We Keep Prints On Time and On Spec",{"slug":228,"category":5,"date":6,"description":229,"image":230,"readTime":9,"tags":231,"title":233},"iterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm","Running a prototype loop with FDM: what each version should test, which material to use, and what to change when a part doesn't fit or breaks.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fiterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm.png",[26,12,83,232],"iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3",{"slug":235,"category":5,"date":169,"description":236,"image":237,"readTime":172,"tags":238,"title":243},"lithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo","How 3D-printed lithophanes work, which photos turn out best, sizes and prices in Singapore, and how to light and display one.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Flithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo.png",[239,240,241,242],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":245,"category":96,"date":246,"description":247,"image":248,"readTime":172,"tags":249,"title":255},"outdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material","2025-04-10","Not all 3D printing materials survive outdoors. 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