What are 3D printed figures, and how are they made?
A 3D printed figure is a piece a printer builds layer by layer from a digital file. At Kun we print desk and shelf figures and toys with moving parts ourselves.
Key takeaways
- A figure is printed layer by layer from a 3D file.
- We have kitten figures and Planties for desks, and toys with moving parts.
- Have a file? We print it through Print your design.
A 3D printed figure is a piece a 3D printer builds from a digital file, one thin layer on top of the next until the shape is complete. At Kun we print small figures for desks and shelves, and toys with parts that move or fit together, ourselves, and ship them to Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
How is a figure printed?
A piece starts as a 3D design file. The printer melts a strand of material and lays it down layer by layer following the file, so it can print shapes with moving parts or pieces that fit together, which is hard to do with a single cast mould.
What you'll find here
- Desk and shelf figures: the Little kitten figure and the Whiskered kitten figure, in the colours you choose.
- Toys with moving parts: the Toy coffee machine with three cups, arriving as pieces that fit together, the Pasta playset, and the Clicky magnetic pizza whose toppings click on with magnets.
- A small surprise: the Mystery minis surprise egg opens to a random articulated mini.
- For the desk: Planties, five cute plant characters.
What's printed after you order?
The coffee machine, the pasta playset and the magnetic pizza are printed just for your order. We print the small figures ourselves too and keep them ready to ship.
How to choose
For a piece to brighten a desk: the kittens or Planties. For a child who loves to play: the coffee machine, the pasta playset or the pizza. For lots of small gifts: the surprise egg. Every figure is in Figures.
Have a figure file?
If you have an STL or 3MF file of a figure you want, we print it for you through Print your design. The steps are in How to 3D print your own design.
Returns
Fixed-design figures can be returned within 7 days of delivery under the returns policy. Delivery times and shipping costs are in the FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
What is 3D printing?
Making a piece from a digital file in thin layers, one on top of the next, until the shape is complete.
Do you print the figures yourselves?
Yes, Kun prints every piece itself in Saudi Arabia.
Can I order a figure from my own design?
Yes, upload an STL or 3MF file on Print your design and we send you the price on WhatsApp.
Products in this guide
- New
- NewPrint on demand
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