Figure made to order
Custom figure “Heinz”
Painted entirely by hand – a one-of-a-kind piece with its own name and plenty of fine detail.
Custom orders
You have an idea. We make it real.
Maybe you've been carrying an idea around with you for a while – a motif, an object, a small detail you can't buy anywhere. That's exactly what we're here for. We don't print mass-produced goods; we bring your one idea to life: from the first sketch to the finished, hand-finished piece. And we'll tell you honestly what works well.
Made in Germany · Personally discussed · Preview before printing · Asking costs nothing
Customer reviews
What our customers say.
„We are absolutely delighted with the result! We wanted a very individual, highly detailed custom piece – and the result exceeded our expectations. The figure doesn’t look like an ordinary 3D print, but like a real, hand-made one-of-a-kind piece. …“
„For a maths project I commissioned SL Design to design a mascot. I was closely involved throughout the whole process – with photos and even videos I could follow every step. My wishes and changes were implemented. I’m very happy with the result.“
Examples from real orders
Hand-painted one-of-a-kind pieces, made to order.
Hand-painted
Hand-painted bull bust
Printed, then finished and painted by hand – for more depth and character.
Hand-painted
Cubi – a custom mascot
From the first draft to the hand-painted figure: a cube mascot as a money box, made entirely to the customer’s wishes.
How it works
From your idea to the finished piece.
You don't need to be a 3D expert and you don't need to bring anything finished. Just tell us what you have in mind – we'll go through the rest together, step by step.
Enquire for free
Tell us your idea, with no obligation. An enquiry never costs a thing.
Assessment & fixed price
You get an honest assessment and the fixed price. You decide in your own time – still no obligation.
You approve
Only once you say yes to the price do we start work.
You stay involved
During production you receive images of the draft and the steps in between and approve them. If something isn’t right, we change it.
Final photo before shipping
You see a last photo of the finished piece. It only ships to you – insured and with tracking – after your approval.
Why SL Design
What matters to us.
We're not an anonymous printing machine. Behind SL Design is a small family business – and that's how we work:
- Personal advice, not mass handling. You talk to a real person, not a form.
- Bespoke solutions instead of off-the-shelf. Your piece is made for you, not from a catalogue.
- Every order is looked after carefully – from the first enquiry to shipping.
- Quality matters more to us than speed. Better done right once than fast and half-finished.
- Honest communication, even when something isn’t possible. We don’t promise what we can’t deliver.
“I had wanted a bull bust for a long time, as it’s my star sign. I asked SL Design whether he could make something like that for me. …”
Good to know
Honestly, before you ask.
Close to the original – honestly.
Painted pieces are genuine handwork. We get very close to your reference and give it our best, but we don’t promise an exact 1:1 copy. On request we show you a photo beforehand and touch it up if something isn’t right.
The right material.
Most of the time we print with a sturdy PLA+, which works well for figures and decoration. If the piece will take more wear, we’ll advise you on alternatives like PETG or ABS – we honestly recommend what suits your purpose.
Your idea stays confidential.
We only use photos, sketches, names and personal wishes to discuss and carry out your order. We don’t show or publish any of it without your explicit permission.
How payment works – nice and simple.
First you get an honest assessment and the fixed price. If that works for you, you give us your go-ahead – then we begin. During the work you receive images of the draft and the steps in between to approve, and we adjust until it fits. At the end we show you a photo of the finished piece before it goes to you.
Frequently asked
What customers often ask us.
How much does a custom 3D print cost?
It depends on the size, the effort involved, the material and any hand-painting. You’ll know the full price before production starts – the order only becomes binding once you’ve approved it. An enquiry is always free.
How long does it take?
That depends on the effort involved and how much we currently have on. We’ll give you an honest timeframe when we talk it through, before you decide.
Can I see what it will look like beforehand?
Yes. Before printing you’ll get a preview, so there are no surprises. On request we’ll also send you a photo before it ships.
Can I cancel a custom print?
Because a piece like this is made especially for you, there is no right of withdrawal. That’s exactly why we take the time to agree everything in advance and you give your approval before we begin.
Where is it made?
Everything is made here in Germany, in Twistringen. No anonymous shipping from abroad – you have one dedicated contact person.
Why SL Design and not a cheap online provider?
With a personal piece, more matters than the lowest price. With us you talk to a real person who genuinely wants to understand your idea, advises you honestly and looks after your order from the first enquiry to shipping. You see a preview in advance, give your approval and, on request, get a photo before it ships. What matters to us is that you end up with exactly what we talked about – and feel well looked after along the way.
Our philosophy
“I’m not even sure if this is possible …”
Many enquiries begin with a message just like this – and those are exactly the ones we like best. We don’t want to sell you anything we wouldn’t feel good about sending ourselves. That’s why we look after every project personally and tell you honestly if something isn’t worth doing.