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Paul'sPrints
FDM filament · AMS multicolor · Resin · Cosplay builds. Small-batch to-order printing for display pieces, props, and everything in between.
QUEUE: 2 TO 5 DAYS · OPEN FOR ORDERS
FROM $5 · 2 TO 5 DAY TURNAROUND · US SHIPPING · DM ON INSTAGRAM TO START
// WHAT ARE YOU HERE FOR?
// 01 · THE WORK
Gallery
// 02 · WHAT I PRINT
Print Pricing
NOTE · True pricing is entirely determined by the size and complexity of the object. The figures below are starting points, not estimates. I slice every file before quoting so you'll always get a real number before anything is agreed to. I'm fully transparent through the whole process. No surprises, no hidden costs.
Standard Print
Single color PLA or PETG. The go-to for most jobs.
From $5
Priced on grams of filament used. Quote after slicing.
Multicolor Print
Up to 4 colors via AMS. Purge waste is accounted for in the quote.
From $15
Priced on total filament consumed including purge waste.
Resin Print
High detail work. Figurines, minis, small props. Wash and cure always included.
From $10
Priced per mL of resin used. Contact me before assuming availability.
Those three are the print types. What I can actually make with them is a lot broader than it sounds. Display pieces and statues, cosplay builds (helmets, armor, weapons, swords), miniatures and tabletop minis, large multi-part builds, props and replicas, gifts and custom orders. Honestly just about anything as long as I have the files. If you're not sure whether I can do something, just ask.
🎲 MINIATURE PRICING
Minis are almost always resin since the detail level on filament just doesn't cut it for small characters and figures. Pricing scales down the more you order since the setup, wash, and cure process is essentially the same whether I'm running 1 mini or a full plate of 12.
1 to 2 minis: $12 to $15 each. Single minis carry the full setup cost so this is the floor.
3 to 6 minis: $8 to $10 each. Good for a small party or a handful of characters.
Full plate (7+): $6 to $8 each, quoted on total resin used. Best value. Running a full plate is efficient and that gets passed on to you.
Send me what you want and I'll let you know if they fit a single plate or need to be split across multiple runs.
1 to 2 minis: $12 to $15 each. Single minis carry the full setup cost so this is the floor.
3 to 6 minis: $8 to $10 each. Good for a small party or a handful of characters.
Full plate (7+): $6 to $8 each, quoted on total resin used. Best value. Running a full plate is efficient and that gets passed on to you.
Send me what you want and I'll let you know if they fit a single plate or need to be split across multiple runs.
// 03 · COST FACTORS
What Affects Your Price
| Factor | How It Affects Cost |
|---|---|
| Material weight | The primary driver. My slicer shows exact grams and that's what you're billed on. Multicolor jobs are billed on total filament consumed, including purge waste, not just what's in the final print. |
| Print time | Longer jobs carry more failure risk. Prints over 12 hours include a scaled risk buffer. A 24hr print failing costs a lot more than a 2hr one going sideways. |
| Material type | Standard PLA is cheapest. PETG is a small bump. Specialty filaments (ABS, TPU, silk, matte PLA) priced on material cost plus 30% margin. |
| Supports | Supports always come off before you get the print. That's just standard. If a job has exceptionally dense supports that take significant time to remove, there may be a small cleanup fee of $5 to $10. |
| Color count (AMS) | Each additional color increases purge waste. 2 color adds ~$3, 4 color adds ~$8 to $10 vs. single color. All baked into the total filament consumed figure. |
| Color assignment | If your file already has colors assigned and ready to go, no extra charge. If I have to manually paint and assign every color region on a model myself, that's additional labor quoted based on how complex the model is. The more regions, the more time. |
| Oversized models | Anything too large to fit on a single print bed gets split into segments and printed in parts. This is standard for large props and weapons. Assembly of those segments into a final piece is a separate cost, quoted per job based on how many parts there are and how involved the joining is. |
| File readiness | If you send a clean STL ready to slice, no charge. If the file needs repair, rescaling, or orientation work, there's a $5 to $15 file prep fee. |
| Failure rate buffer | Built into all quotes at ~15%. Covers the reality that prints fail. Bad adhesion, power hiccup, spaghetti. You don't get charged again if a redo is needed on my end. |
🧮 HOW I ACTUALLY CALCULATE YOUR QUOTE
I want this to be fully transparent so you know I'm not just making numbers up. Every quote I send is built from the same three pieces.
- 1. Material cost. I slice your file and get the exact grams of filament your print uses. I take that number, multiply it by what the filament actually costs per gram, then apply a 3x multiplier. That multiplier covers machine wear, electricity, filament that gets wasted on failed prints over time, and the cost of running the service. It's standard for small print operations and it's how I keep this sustainable without overcharging.
- 2. Labor fee. A flat $8 to $15 per job depending on complexity. This covers my actual time, slicing, setup, QC, support removal, and back and forth communication. The machine does the printing but I'm still putting real time into every order.
- 3. Failure buffer. 15% on top of material cost. Prints fail sometimes. Bad bed adhesion, a power hiccup, spaghetti at hour 14. That buffer means I don't have to charge you again if something goes wrong on my end and I have to reprint.
// 04 · ADD-ONS
Service Extras
File Prep / STL Repair
Fixing bad geometry, rescaling, orientation
+$5 to $15
Rush Job
Delivery within 48hrs, jumps the queue
+1.5×
Custom Color Match
Sourcing a specific filament color on request
+$5 + spool
Color Assignment
Manually painting and assigning color regions on a model that has none set up
Quote only
Oversized Model Assembly
Joining printed segments of a prop or build that had to be split across multiple beds
Quote only
Multi-Piece Assembly
Gluing and fitting separate parts into a finished unit
Quote only
Design from Scratch
Custom modeling if you don't have a file. Quoted separately.
Quote only
// 05 · STL FILES
How STL Files Work
🔍 NOT SURE WHAT TO ASK FOR?
You don't need to hand me a file to get started. Just tell me what you want and I'll help track one down, you cover the cost of the file same as anything else, but the more specific you are the better the result.
Some examples of what that looks like: a Pokemon figure you want printed in AMS multicolor, a sword from a specific game, anime, or show, a piece of armor for a build, a tabletop miniature like something out of Warhammer. Reference images help a lot. Even a screenshot or a link to the character or item is enough for me to start looking.
I'd rather spend a few extra minutes finding the right file than have you stuck with something that doesn't actually look good once it's printed. Work with me on it and we'll land on something you're happy with.
Some examples of what that looks like: a Pokemon figure you want printed in AMS multicolor, a sword from a specific game, anime, or show, a piece of armor for a build, a tabletop miniature like something out of Warhammer. Reference images help a lot. Even a screenshot or a link to the character or item is enough for me to start looking.
I'd rather spend a few extra minutes finding the right file than have you stuck with something that doesn't actually look good once it's printed. Work with me on it and we'll land on something you're happy with.
📁 DO YOU NEED A FILE?
Most jobs require an STL file to print from. If you already have one, just send it over and we're good. If you need me to source one, here's how that works.
- I purchase the file, you cover the cost upfront. Before I buy anything you send me the file cost first via whichever payment method works for you. Once that clears I purchase the file and we move into quoting the print. The file cost and the print cost are always two separate line items so it's clear what you're paying for.
- If you back out after I've already bought the file, that money is spent. It covered a real purchase I made on your behalf. You're not being charged anything extra. The file just cost what it cost and that transaction is done regardless of whether the print moves forward.
- If you cancel before I've bought the file, just let me know and I'll send it back. No big deal.
- File library. Once I purchase a file I keep it. If someone else asks for the same model down the road, I already have it and there's no file cost for them. This is part of how I keep things running efficiently over time.
// 06 · HOW IT WORKS
Queue and Process
📋 ORDER FLOW
- Send your file (STL or 3MF) plus what material and color you want and any sizing notes.
- I'll slice it, confirm weight and estimated time, and give you a final price before starting.
- No surprises. You approve the quote before anything gets queued.
- Turnaround is typically 2 to 5 days depending on queue depth and print time. I'll give you a real estimate, not a guess.
- Rush jobs (48hr) available for 1.5× but ask first. Not always possible for large prints.
- Pickup preferred. Can discuss drop-off for people nearby.
⚠️ EDGE CASES TO KNOW
Oversized props (weapons, staffs, long builds):
Anything that doesn't fit on a single bed gets split into segments. The segments get printed separately and joined. Assembly is a separate quoted cost on top of the print price depending on how many parts and how complex the joins are.
Multicolor without pre-assigned colors:
If your file already has color regions set up, great. If I have to manually go in and paint every region myself, that's extra labor quoted separately based on model complexity. Send a reference image either way so I know what you're going for.
Massive prints (500g+):
Quoted individually. May be split across multiple sessions or done in parts. Deposit required upfront.
Multi-part armor sets:
Staged pickup is fine. I'll hand off pieces as they're done rather than holding everything.
Resin jobs:
Hit me up before assuming. Depends on what resin I have loaded, what your piece needs, and cure time. Not always a fast turnaround.
Files without supports:
I'll orient and add my own. If you want specific support settings include notes or I'll default to my best judgment.
AMS color order:
Tell me which parts should be which colors or send a reference image. Without guidance I'll make a call and check with you before printing.
Print failures:
If something fails on my end (adhesion issue, printer error) I reprint at no extra charge. If the file is the problem (bad geometry, unprintable design) we'll talk it through.
Scale changes after quoting:
If you want it bigger after we've agreed on a price, that's a new quote. Scaling up changes material use significantly.
🖌️ A NOTE ON POST-PROCESSING
Post-processing (painting, priming, sanding, finishing) is its own whole beast and I'm not advertising it as a service right now. What I will always do is remove supports and make sure resin prints are fully washed and cured before they leave my hands. That's just baseline. I'm not handing anyone a half-done print.
That said, if you need a light sanding pass or a coat of primer to get something paint-ready, reach out and ask. I have the resources to help on a case by case basis. Just don't expect it as a standard offering and understand it depends on my current workload.
That said, if you need a light sanding pass or a coat of primer to get something paint-ready, reach out and ask. I have the resources to help on a case by case basis. Just don't expect it as a standard offering and understand it depends on my current workload.
// 07 · SIZING AND FIT
Getting Your Measurements Right
🪖 HELMETS · HOW THIS WORKS
Helmets are the most measurement-sensitive thing I print and I've built a process around making sure they actually fit before I commit to a full print. Here's how it goes:
If the final helmet doesn't fit after a confirmed test ring, that's on me and I'll make it right. If you approved the ring and something else is off (bad measurement, change of mind on fit, etc.) that's a reprint at cost. I've done enough of these to catch most variables but I'll always flag anything I'm not sure about before printing.
Step 1 · Calipers. I'll send you a set of cosplay calipers at no charge. These are on me as part of the service. Use them to take accurate measurements of your head.
Step 2 · Measurements into the viewer. I take your numbers and plug them into a sizing viewer that lets me dynamically adjust the helmet scale to your head dimensions.
Step 3 · Test ring first. Before I print a single panel of the actual helmet, I print a test ring sized to your head. This is a small fast print that costs almost nothing. You try it on, we confirm fit. If it's off, we iterate on the ring until it sits right. This is the checkpoint.
Step 4 · Full helmet only after ring approval. Once the test ring fits well, I move forward with the helmet. At that point we've eliminated the guesswork.
🛡️ ARMOR SIZING
Armor is a different system. There's no universal measurement guide because it depends entirely on what piece you're ordering. A chest plate needs different numbers than a pauldron, greave, or vambrace.
When you reach out about an armor piece I'll tell you exactly what measurements I need for that specific part. You'll use a soft tailor's tape and send them over. I'll do the scaling work on my end.
For in-person customers I can do a quick physical fit check as pieces come off the printer, which makes the whole process a lot smoother. For remote orders, clear measurements upfront are everything.
When you reach out about an armor piece I'll tell you exactly what measurements I need for that specific part. You'll use a soft tailor's tape and send them over. I'll do the scaling work on my end.
For in-person customers I can do a quick physical fit check as pieces come off the printer, which makes the whole process a lot smoother. For remote orders, clear measurements upfront are everything.
🔁 NON-LOCAL HELMET ORDERS
If you're not local, the test ring still happens. It just ships to you first. The ring ships via USPS and that cost is separate from your print quote. It's a small piece so shipping is minimal, but I want to be upfront that it's a step that adds a little time and a small cost before the main print begins.
We iterate on the ring via photos and feedback until it fits. Once you confirm it's good, I start on the helmet. This process protects both of us.
We iterate on the ring via photos and feedback until it fits. Once you confirm it's good, I start on the helmet. This process protects both of us.
// 08 · SHIPPING
Shipping
📦 HOW SHIPPING WORKS
I'll ship anywhere in the US. Local pickup is always preferred since it's free and I can hand it off directly, but if you're not in the area I've got you covered.
- Carrier: USPS Priority Mail or Ground Advantage depending on size and timeline. I'll use whichever makes the most sense for your order.
- Cost: Billed at exact cost, no markup. I'll weigh and measure the packaged print and give you the real number before it ships.
- Packaging: I pack prints properly. Bubble wrap, foam, whatever the piece needs. Fragile or spiky stuff gets extra care. If it arrives damaged because I packed it badly, that's on me.
- Insurance: Required on any order with a print value of $60 or more. Cost gets added to your shipping total. I'm not absorbing a loss on a long print because a box got crushed.
- Tracking: Always included. I'll send you the number as soon as it drops.
⚠️ SHIPPING EDGE CASES
Large armor sets:
Bulky pieces may need multiple boxes. I'll quote both together so there are no surprises.
Non-local helmet orders:
The test ring ships first in its own package. We confirm fit before the helmet ever ships. See the sizing section above.
Damage in transit:
Contact me right away with photos. If I packed it right and USPS crushed it, we file an insurance claim together. If you waived insurance on a sub-$60 order and it arrives broken, I'll do my best to help but I can't eat a full reprint.
International:
Not set up for it right now. US only.
// 09 · PAYMENT
How to Pay
Cash
Always preferred.
Zelle
Handle on request.
Cash App
$Cashtag on request.
Venmo
@Handle on request.
PayPal
Friends and Family only.
💰 PAYMENT POLICY
For anything under $30, just pay on pickup. No deposit needed.
For anything over $30, I ask for a deposit before I start. Either half or a quarter, whatever works for you. I'm pretty flexible on this and happy to work something out. Just talk to me.
Once printing has started the deposit is non-refundable since material is already consumed. If you cancel before I start, no charge at all. Just give me a heads up so I can fill the slot.
For anything over $30, I ask for a deposit before I start. Either half or a quarter, whatever works for you. I'm pretty flexible on this and happy to work something out. Just talk to me.
Once printing has started the deposit is non-refundable since material is already consumed. If you cancel before I start, no charge at all. Just give me a heads up so I can fill the slot.
// 10 · FAQ
Common Questions
How much will my print cost?
Depends on size, material, and complexity. There's no flat menu price because no two prints use the same amount of filament or time. I slice the file first so you get a real number, not a guess.
Do I need to send a file to get a quote?
Yes. I can't price something off a description alone. Send me the STL or 3MF and I'll slice it and get you real numbers before anything's agreed to.
I don't have a file, can you still make it?
Yeah. Tell me what you're picturing (a character, a prop, a specific item from a game or show) and I'll help source a file, you just cover the cost of it upfront. If it's something custom with no file out there, that's a separate design quote. Check the STL Files section above for how that works.
How long does an order take?
Usually 2 to 5 days depending on the queue and how long the print itself takes. Rush jobs (48 hours) are possible for 1.5x, but ask first, it's not always doable on bigger prints.
Do you ship?
US only right now. Local pickup is preferred and free. Shipping gets billed at exact cost with tracking always included.
How does payment work?
Anything under $30, just pay at pickup. Over $30, I ask for a deposit before I start, half or a quarter, whatever works for you. Once printing starts the deposit's non-refundable since the material's already used.
What if my print fails?
If it fails on my end (bad adhesion, a power hiccup, whatever) I reprint it at no charge. If the file itself is the problem, we'll talk it through.
Can you paint or finish my print?
Not offering that as a standard service right now. I always remove supports and fully wash and cure resin prints before they leave my hands, that's just baseline. A light sanding pass or a coat of primer, ask me and I'll see what I can do case by case.
Do you do helmets and armor that actually fit?
Yes, that's most of what I build a process around. Helmets go through a caliper measurement and a test ring before the full print. Armor gets scaled from your own measurements. Check the Sizing and Fit section above for the full rundown.
// 11 · ORDER STATUS
Check Your Order
🔎 LOOK UP YOUR ORDER
If I gave you an order code, punch it in below to see where things stand. No code yet? That just means we haven't gotten that far, reach out on Instagram instead.
// 12 · GROUND RULES
📋 Before You Order
I'm not a print farm. This is a small personal service. I manage the queue based on capacity, not just order time. Clear communication means faster turnaround for everyone.Send me the file before you ask for a price. I can't quote based on vibes. I need to slice it to know what it'll cost.
// 13 · CONTACT
Get In Touch
📸 INSTAGRAM
Best way to reach me is Instagram. Send a DM with what you're looking for, a reference image if you have one, and we'll go from there. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
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