SortedCustom 3D Printing
Custom 3D printing · made to order · Melbourne's north

Made for your job. Sorted.

House signs, cake toppers, cookie cutters, car accessories, drawer organisers and replacement parts. Every piece is designed for you, then printed one job at a time.

Design timeQuoted per job
Print timeQuoted per job
ShippingQuoted per job
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Layered house sign260 × 150 mm
How made-to-order works

Nothing sits on a shelf. Every order starts with your brief.

Because each piece is made for one person, we can't promise a set dispatch date up front. You get the timing for your job in writing, with the price, before anything is printed.

01

Send your idea

A photo, a sketch, measurements or a file. Tell us the colours, how many, and when you need it.

02

We work out the detail

Size, material and finish are matched to where it's going and what it has to do.

03

You get a written quote

Price, design time, print time and shipping, all set out for your job.

04

Approve the design

You see a preview first. Printing starts only once you're happy with it.

05

Checked, packed, sent

Each piece is checked against the brief, then picked up or posted.

Design timeDepends on the design

A name in a set style takes minutes. A new part drawn from scratch takes longer, and we'll tell you how long.

Production timeDepends on size and queue

A keyring prints in under an hour. A full drawer set can take a day of printer time.

Shipping timeDepends on where it's going

Australia Post, quoted to your address. Pickup in Melbourne's north can be arranged.

What we make

The things people ask for most.

Guide prices are a starting point. Your quote is set on the size, colours and design work your job needs.

Images are renders of our own print-ready designs, shown at true size in the 3D viewer. Photos of finished prints will replace them as orders go out.

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Try a sign design

See your house sign before you order it.

Type your number and name, pick a colourway, then send it straight to a quote. Outdoor signs are printed in ASA, which handles Melbourne sun.

The preview shows the layout. The final file is drawn to your measurements and sent to you to approve before printing.

Render of a replacement appliance knob with a D-shaped shaft hole
Replacement knob · 46 mm Ø · D-shaft 6.2 mm · PETG
Replacement parts

Broken clip, knob or bracket? We can make another one.

Plenty of small plastic parts aren't sold on their own any more. Send us the broken piece, or a few photos with measurements, and we'll draw a replacement to fit.

  • Measured first. Each part is drawn from calipers and checked against the original before it's printed.
  • 3D scanning is available for odd shapes that are hard to measure by hand.
  • Stronger material where it counts. PETG or ASA for parts that see heat, load or sun.
  • Design time is quoted before we start, so you know the cost of drawing it up.
  • No safety-critical parts. Brakes, steering, child seats, gas fittings and the like are a no.
Materials

The right plastic for where it's going.

We pick the material from the job, the same way you'd pick timber for inside or out.

MaterialGood forHandlesKeep it away from
PLACake toppers, cookie cutters, keyrings, gifts, indoor decorIndoor use, fine detail, the widest colour rangeHot cars and full sun. It softens from about 55 °C.
PETGReplacement parts, wall mounts, organisers, plantersKnocks, moisture, some flexLong-term direct sun on bright colours
ASAHouse signs, car and 4WD parts, anything outdoorsUV, heat in a parked car, weatherFood contact
The workshop

Printed on a Bambu Lab X2D.

A current-model, fully enclosed printer from a well-known brand, set up with three nozzle sizes so each job gets the right one.

Nozzle 0.2 mmFine detail

Small lettering on keyrings, gift tags and cake toppers.

Nozzle 0.4 mmThe all-rounder

Signs, cookie cutters, toppers and most parts.

Nozzle 0.6 mmStrong and quick

Thicker walls in less time for organisers, brackets and 4WD parts.

Auto feedUp to four colours

Colours and materials change automatically mid-print, so a two-tone name is one clean piece.

Enclosed + heatedBuilt for outdoor plastics

A warm, closed chamber keeps ASA and PETG stable while they print, for signs and car parts that last.

TimelapseWatch it being made

Ask, and we'll film your piece printing layer by layer. A nice extra with a gift.

Up to 8 MB across both files. Bigger files? Say so in your brief and we'll send a link.

Pickup or post

A date here is a request, not a booking. We'll confirm whether it can be met in your quote.

Questions

Good to know before you order.

How long will my order take?

It depends on the job, so it's quoted each time. Your quote sets out design time, print time and shipping separately. If you have a date in mind, put it in your brief and we'll tell you straight away whether it's doable.

Can I get it in time for Christmas?

Often, yes, but Christmas is the busiest time for made-to-order. The earlier your brief comes in, the more room there is in the print queue. We'll confirm the timing in your quote before you pay.

Do you post, or can I pick up?

Both. Postage is by Australia Post and quoted to your address. Pickup in Melbourne's north can be arranged once your order is ready.

Will it look exactly like the picture?

The pictures on this site are renders of our own designs. Printed pieces show fine layer lines, which is how 3D printing is built up. You approve a preview of your design before anything is printed.

Are the cookie cutters food safe?

They're made for cutting and stamping dough. Wash them by hand in warm soapy water, never in the dishwasher, and dry them straight away.

Can you print a character or a car logo?

No. Characters, team logos and brand logos belong to other people. We're happy to make something original in the same spirit, or to use your own logo with your OK in writing.

Can you copy a part I've broken?

Usually. Send photos with measurements, or the part itself. We don't make parts where a failure could hurt someone, like brakes, steering, gas or child-safety parts.