There is no single price per print, because two items that look similar can take very different amounts of machine time. These are the factors that make up a quote.
What goes into the price
- Print time. The biggest factor. Size, layer height and infill all add hours.
- Material. PLA is the cheapest; PETG, TPU, ASA and resin cost more and print slower.
- Colours. Multi-colour prints swap filament many times, which adds time and waste.
- Design work. If you send a photo or idea instead of a file, modelling time is quoted separately.
- Finishing. Support removal, sanding, painting and assembly.
- Quantity. Set-up is shared across a batch, so the unit price drops as quantity rises.
- Delivery. Australia Post rates by size and destination, or free pickup in Sydney by arrangement.
Five ways to pay less
- Scale it down a little; print time grows quickly with size.
- Choose one or two colours instead of four.
- Use PLA for anything that stays indoors.
- Hollow decorative items rather than printing them solid.
- Order several at once: gifts for the whole family, or spares for later.
We always confirm the full price, material and ready date before printing. Nothing is printed until you approve the quote.
Common questions
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Send your file or idea and we'll reply with a price.
Is GST included?
Our quotes state whether GST is included. Business customers can ask for a tax invoice.