3D printing for private customers — order without owning a 3D printer

Table of contents:
What can private customers order? · How to order · Material choice · When does it make sense? · Prices · FAQ

3D printing for private customers is still one of the best-kept secrets in modern DIY and home fixes. While many people think they need to own a 3D printer to benefit from the technology, Maker Factory offers a complete online 3D printing service for private customers across Denmark — with delivery straight to your door.

From replacing a broken plastic clip mechanism on a piece of furniture, to a custom holder for your bike helmet, to a unique figure as a personal gift — 3D printing for private customers opens up possibilities that didn't exist 10 years ago. You need neither technical knowledge nor a 3D printer to get started.

What can private customers 3D print?

Spare parts and repairs

The plastic part that holds the handle on your vacuum cleaner has broken. The shelf clip on your bookcase is missing. The lock on your bike pannier bracket has snapped. In many cases, these parts are either unavailable from the manufacturer, cost more to ship than they're worth, or have been discontinued. With a 3D printed replacement, the problem is solved for a fraction of the price of a new product. We've made spare parts for vacuum cleaners, coffee machines, garden tools, furniture, cars, and much more.

Personal gifts and unique items

3D printing is a great way to create personal gifts: a miniature of your house, a figure in your team's colors, a nameplate with a custom design, or a holder tailored specifically to your collection of retro console controllers. We print what you imagine — and we help with the design if you don't have a file.

Hobby projects and tabletop gaming

Miniatures for tabletop games (D&D, Warhammer), custom parts for RC cars and model trains, custom props for cosplay, detailed scale models, and much more. SLA printing delivers the fine detail for figures, while FDM delivers strength and durability for functional parts.

How to order 3D printing as a private customer

1. Upload your file — STL, STEP, or OBJ via our request form. No file? Just describe what you need.
2. Receive a quote — within 24 hours we'll send you a price, material recommendation, and lead time.
3. Approve and pay — prepayment for private customers. We send a confirmation and track the order.
4. Receive your print — delivered with GLS or PostNord, 2–5 business days.

Material choice for private customers

Prices — what does 3D printing cost for private customers?

• Small part, simple geometry: DKK 120–350 incl. VAT
• Medium part or small batch (2–5 pcs): DKK 300–900 incl. VAT
• Figures and decorative items: DKK 200–800 depending on size
• Add 3D design (if you don't have a file): DKK 250–700 depending on complexity

What private customers typically order from Maker Factory

Private customers order a much wider range of things than you'd expect. It's not just hobbyists with big projects — it's people with a concrete problem to solve: a spare part for a household appliance that's no longer made, a holder for a specific phone in the car, a custom shelf bracket for an IKEA unit that doesn't fit the sloped ceiling.

The most popular private orders we see are: spare and repair parts (knobs, brackets, covers), custom holders and mounts (for phones, tablets, action cameras), tabletop gaming and hobby miniatures in SLA resin, and personalized items (nameplates, home décor, gift items).

An important point for private customers: you don't need to have an STL file to order. Many private customers send us a photo of the part to be replaced, or a description of what they need. We design and print it — from DKK 399 for simple parts including design. That's far cheaper than buying a whole new appliance, waiting months for an imported spare part, or going without.

Delivery for private customers is typically via PostNord parcel — delivered to a parcel shop within 2–4 business days once the order is confirmed. Private orders are paid in advance via MobilePay or bank transfer. No minimum order, no registration, no subscription. You send a request, we reply with a price within 24 hours, you pay, and we print.

For tabletop gaming and hobby figures, SLA resin is the material we recommend — it delivers the level of detail that sets a truly great miniature apart from a mediocre one. At Maker Factory we offer products for Warhammer, D&D, and other systems, but we also print custom models from your own files. See our miniature service for details and pricing.

Thinking about ordering 3D printing as a private customer? The fastest way is to send a photo or a file through our request form. We assess the job, advise on material and printing, and send a fixed quote. No surprises on price, and we'll always tell you if a job isn't suited to 3D printing — that's rare, but it happens.

FAQ — 3D printing for private customers

Do I need a 3D file?

No. You can send us a photo, a sketch, or just a description. We create the 3D design as part of our service.

What's the smallest item you can print?

We print parts down to about 10×10×10 mm. Below that, detail and strength can be compromised.

Do you ship across Denmark?

Yes — we ship with GLS and PostNord to any address in Denmark. Delivery time is 2–5 business days.

Can you print personal gifts with names and text?

Yes — we print names, text, and custom geometry. Nameplates, figures, and custom-designed items are popular gift choices.

Is 3D printing food-safe?

Some materials can be used for food contact under specific conditions. Contact us with your use case — we'll assess whether it qualifies.

Private customers are welcome at Maker Factory — we have no minimum order and no requirement for a business registration number. Most of what we print is for businesses, though, and that shows in a good way: we have professional equipment and experience with demanding jobs, which carries straight over to private orders regardless of size.

A particularly popular item for private customers is miniatures and tabletop gaming figures. If you play Warhammer, D&D, or other miniature games, we can print from your own files (STL format) in SLA resin. The result is professional quality with detail that holds up to painting and washing. See our miniature service for standard products, or send a request with your own file.

For private customers who want a quick price estimate: most simple spare parts and holders cost DKK 150–400 including delivery. Miniatures from DKK 45 per figure. Design jobs (we create the file from your description) from DKK 399 including design + print. Use our request form to get an accurate quote within 24 hours.

One thing many private customers don't know: we ship across all of Denmark. You don't need to live nearby. Your parcel typically reaches your postcode in a single PostNord day. Aarhus, Copenhagen, Aalborg — the delivery time is the same. The order is placed via our request form, and we handle the rest by email.

Payment for private orders is made in advance via bank transfer or MobilePay — we send payment details in the quote email. Business customers with a registration number can pay on net 8 days. All prices are excl. VAT — VAT is added on the invoice. We're VAT-registered and issue a legally valid invoice for every order, including private orders, so you always have documentation of your purchase.