Frequently Asked Questions

After a short introduction, your host will give an explanation of 3D printing and then go over safety instructions. Each guest will have their own tablet to choose a print from a curated selection of models that will print and finish during the party. After everyone starts their print there are 3D printed games, toys and other activities to explore and play with.

Each party has access to two eight foot folding tables, seating and a refrigerator for storing food and drinks.

You must supply all party supplies such as plates, cups and decorations.

Yes! We offer 3D printed toy goody bags for $15 per guest. Each bag contains about $20 worth of 3D printed toys and other items.

We can also have pre-printed toys ready for guests to take home. Pricing will vary depending on the objects chosen.

You will have about 20 minutes before and after your party for set up and breakdown.

In the case a print doesn’t finish in time the guest may come pick it up at a later time or pick a print from a selection or pre-printed pieces.

If a print doesn’t print correctly the guest may pick a print from a selection or pre-printed pieces.

For parties that include 3D printing we can handle 10 guests. That way each party guest has access to their own printer.

For Painting Parties we can fit approximately 18-20 guests. More tables can be placed for larger parties.

For pizza, Nazareth Pizza is my personal favorite and about 5 minutes away.

Rice and Beans is located on the same block and has an excellent selection of tacos, burritos, empanadas and more.

We use nontoxic PLA filament which is made from fermented plant starch like corn, cassava, sugarcane, or sugar beet pulp.

Yes! Bring your own files talk with us to source the model for you. Walk in printing is available but calling ahead is recommended to check machine availability.

Sutcliffe Designs has final approval on all models to be printed.

No, printing an object can take anywhere from minutes to hours. After starting your print you are free to stay and watch it print or leave and come back when it is finished. When your model is finished it will be tagged with your information and set aside for you to pick up.

We can offer offsite printing also. We have larger printers at our offsite workshop to accommodate larger models and more complex models.

Printing starts at $10 for the first hour and $5 per hour after that*. This includes the machine time, cost of materials and assistance getting started.

*For models printed with PLA filament.

Inside the 3D Print Factory we print with PLA filament. If you want to use other materials that can be accommodated but may require for the model top be printed in our offsite workshop. Please contact us with any questions.

In the 3D Print Factory we mainly use Bambu Lab A1 Mini printers. In our offsite workshop we have larger Bambu X1C and P1S printers that can print more advanced materials. We also have some Creality printers for printing even larger objects.