Finishing

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  10 Sept 2026 How is a bespoke trophy actually made? Inside the making of a bespoke trophy in Singapore: concept sketches, 3D sculpting, SLA printing, electroplating, engraving, bases and timelines.
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  8 Sept 2026 What kind of mural should your office wall get? Office wall mural ideas for Singapore workplaces: hand-painted feature walls, printed graphics and 3D relief, plus durability, timelines and how projects run.
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  4 Sept 2026 How is an architectural scale model actually made? How architectural and industrial scale models are made in Singapore: scale choice, CAD prep, 3D printing, laser cutting, painting, lighting and installation.
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  2 Sept 2026 Which SLA resin should you choose for your part? A guide to choosing SLA resin in Singapore: standard, tough, clear, castable and high-temp, with costs per gram and what each resin prints best.
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  18 Aug 2026 How do you get a real metal finish on a 3D print? Your options for a metal finish on a 3D print: metallic paint, chrome-effect spray or true electroplating, with Singapore costs and durability.
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  11 Aug 2026 Buying an acrylic sign: the decisions to make before you order The decisions behind an acrylic sign order in Singapore: cast vs extruded sheet, cut letters vs printed panels vs 3D letters, mounting, lifespan and cost.
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  6 Aug 2026 Filling & Sanding: What It Does and What It Can't What filling and sanding actually does to a 3D print: the hand process step by step, honest before-and-after results, and when SLA resin is the smarter pick.
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  22 Jul 2026 Custom figurine from a photo: how 3D figurine printing works in Singapore Turn a photo of a person, pet or mascot into a hand-painted figurine. How 3D figurine printing works in Singapore: photos to send, pricing and turnaround.
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  29 Jun 2026 3D Print Finishing Options: Which Coat Should You Choose? Which 3D print finish to pick: filling and sanding, 1k vs 2k automotive paint, matte or gloss clear coat, and custom colour matching, quoted live per part.
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  16 Jun 2026 Overspray on 3D-printed parts When we spray-finish a part, unfinished surfaces may catch a little overspray. Here's what it is, when masked areas stay clean, and how we keep it controlled.
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  2 Jul 2025 A Guide: Designing Architectural Models for FDM Printing A design guide for FDM-printed architectural models: wall thickness, scale, splitting oversized builds, and finishing for client presentations.
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  11 Oct 2024 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) explained: how it works, materials, strengths, limits, costs, and when to choose it over SLA or SLS. From a Singapore studio.
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  4 Oct 2024 How 3D-Printed Signage Letters Are Designed and Made How 3D-printed signage letters are made in Singapore: material choice, sculpting depth, finishing, and mounting to a backboard.
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  3 Oct 2024 How long will my order take? Turnaround times for 3D printing in Singapore: 24h quotes, 5 to 7 working days standard production, rush options on trophies, and what speeds an order up.
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  19 Mar 2024 Spray Paint Colour Catalogue Pantone-matched spray paint and finishing for 3D prints in Singapore. Stock colours, metallics, custom mixes, matte to gloss clears, from S$30 per part.
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  23 Feb 2024 How do you get a logo onto a 3D print? How to put a logo on a 3D print: UV printing, embossed or debossed geometry, painted colour and decals, with costs and file tips.
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  22 Jan 2024 Electroplating colours and finishes Electroplating in Singapore turns an SLA or FDM 3D print into real metal. See the chrome, gold, copper, brass and coloured finishes we plate, with costs.
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  1 Nov 2023 3D Printing Painting and Surface Finishes The world of 3D printing is continuously evolving, offering opportunities for creativity and innovation.
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  23 Oct 2023 Understanding our quotation process We understand that transparency is key when it comes to providing our clients with accurate and fair quotes for their 3D printing needs.
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  15 Mar 2023 Transparent 3D Printed Parts? Transparent parts have always been a challenge in traditional manufacturing methods, but with 3D printing, it is possible to achieve transparent…
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  14 Mar 2023 How do you choose the right colour for a 3D print? Stock filament colours, Pantone-matched spray paint and UV print compared: what each costs, and how close the colour match really is.
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  14 Mar 2023 FDM or SLA or SLS Which is Right for You? How to choose between FDM, SLA, SLS and MJF 3D printing, and when 3D printing beats CNC or injection moulding altogether.
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  14 Mar 2023 Not sure which material to choose from? Choosing the right material is an important aspect of 3D printing. The material you select will affect the strength, durability, flexibility, and…
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  14 Mar 2023 Your First 3D Print: A Beginner's Guide 3D printing technology has made it easier than ever before to turn your digital designs into physical objects.

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