Replacement parts
Small clips, brackets, caps, spacers, covers, feet, knobs, and practical repair pieces.
Custom Business/ Personalised 3D Print Quote
Mates Maker 3D custom printing
Custom 3D prints for real business jobs
Parts, signs, tags, holders, stands, prototypes, and small-batch products made for businesses, clubs, clinics, trades, events, and everyday repairs.
What we can help with
Custom print work we quote
This page is for jobs where you already have an idea, a broken part, a file, a photo, or a business problem that needs a physical piece made.
Business displays
Counter stands, shelf labels, desk signs, QR stands, NFC tap stands, and branded displays.
Prototypes
Early product ideas, fit checks, sample parts, and small trials before committing to more.
Custom models
Customer-supplied STL, 3MF, OBJ, or similar files for models, gifts, props, and hobby pieces.
Short-run batches
Small batches of tags, holders, keyrings, table pieces, organisers, and business products.
Problem solving
Send photos, measurements, and what the item needs to do. We can help work out the print.
Real print examples
Photos of actual prints from Mates Maker 3D
These cards now match the photos exactly. Business examples and custom ideas are listed separately unless we have the real product photo to show.
Keychain product
Foldable key chain phone stand
- Problem
- People need a simple way to prop up a phone without carrying a bulky stand.
- Needed
- A small print that clips onto keys, folds flat, and can be used at a desk, counter, or while travelling.
- Product supplied
- Foldable key chain phone stand.
Photo frame
LOVE photo holder frame
- Problem
- Small printed photos needed a nicer way to sit on a shelf, desk, or bedside table.
- Needed
- A freestanding LOVE frame with four photo spaces that looked good as decor.
- Product supplied
- 3D printed LOVE photo holder frame.
Storage product
AA and AAA battery holder
- Problem
- Loose batteries were hard to sort and easy to lose in drawers.
- Needed
- A clear storage rack that separates AA and AAA batteries and keeps them easy to grab.
- Product supplied
- AA and AAA battery holder dispenser organiser.
Tool storage
Makita battery holder
- Problem
- Tool batteries needed a tidy spot so they were easy to store, see, and grab.
- Needed
- A custom holder sized for Makita-style batteries that could suit a workshop, van, or bench setup.
- Product supplied
- 3D printed Makita battery holder.
Tool storage
Ryobi battery holder
- Problem
- Ryobi batteries needed a wall spot instead of sitting loose on benches or shelves.
- Needed
- A compact holder sized for Ryobi-style batteries so they can hang neatly near chargers or tools.
- Product supplied
- 3D printed Ryobi battery holder.
Display pieces
Freestanding string art cross decor
- Problem
- A decorative piece needed to sit upright without a separate stand or frame.
- Needed
- A clean freestanding print that could be placed on a shelf, desk, counter, or gift table.
- Product supplied
- Freestanding string art cross decor.
Functional novelty item
Buddy Jesus bottle opener
- Problem
- A customer wanted a small printed item that was fun but still useful.
- Needed
- A compact novelty product with a practical purpose.
- Product supplied
- Buddy Jesus 3D printed bottle opener.
Small container
Mini whiskey barrel container
- Problem
- Small items needed a more interesting container than a plain box.
- Needed
- A compact printed container with a decorative look and practical storage space.
- Product supplied
- Mini whiskey barrel 3D printed container.
Collections
Things we can make by workplace
These are starting points. If the idea is not listed, send it through anyway and we can check it.
Clinics and health businesses
- Care plan QR cards
- Appointment reminder tags
- Reception signs and review stands
- Equipment holders and hooks
Cafes and hospitality
- Menu QR stands
- Table numbers and order markers
- Loyalty tokens
- Staff name tags
Retail and market stalls
- Product risers and shelf labels
- Price holders and label clips
- Market stall signs
- Packaging tags and thank-you pieces
Trades and workshops
- Tool holders and bench organisers
- Tool battery holders and charger storage
- Custom spacers, caps, covers, and feet
- Storage trays and labelled bins
- Small jigs or guides
Offices and teams
- Desk organisers and phone stands
- Room labels and locker labels
- Staff onboarding pack pieces
- Meeting room and reception displays
Events, clubs, and schools
- Badges, awards, and keepsakes
- Bag tags and drink markers
- Event table signs
- Fundraiser and club-branded items
Product range
Popular custom products we can make
These are the kinds of useful business items people ask for most. Send a photo, sketch, rough size, or print file and we can quote a custom version for your workplace.
QR, NFC, and review stands
Counter displays for menus, bookings, socials, Wi-Fi, payment links, customer forms, and review pages.
Vendor and table signs
Small signs for market stalls, pop-up shops, table numbers, price tags, table labels, and event instructions.
Phone stands and card holders
Small holders for phones, business cards, appointment cards, gift cards, loyalty cards, and information cards.
Storage racks and organisers
Battery racks, desk trays, cable holders, shelf dividers, small-part storage, and drawer organisers.
Display pieces and decor
Freestanding decor, wall art, shelf pieces, novelty products, photo holders, and display items.
Small sellable products
Keychain phone stands, bottle openers, small containers, promo pieces, gifts, and short-run products.
Pricing guide
How custom print pricing works
Final price depends on print time, material use, model quality, support material, quantity, and how hard the job is to print cleanly.
Quote process
What to send us
The more details you send, the faster we can work out whether the job is suitable and what it will cost.
Send the file or photo
Email your STL, 3MF, OBJ, or photos of the part or idea.
Tell us the use
Let us know if it is for display, repair, outdoors, heat, food areas, or everyday handling.
Add size and quantity
Include measurements, colour, quantity, deadline, and any finish you want.
We check the job
We review print time, material, support, risk, and delivery before sending the quote.
Include these details in your email
- Name and best contact details
- Print file or photos of the part
- Material or filament type if known
- Preferred colour
- Quantity needed
- Deadline or event date
- What the item needs to do
- Any special notes or print settings
Delivery
Brisbane delivery and pickup notes
For orders over $150, free delivery to the Metropolitan Brisbane area is available. Smaller orders can be quoted with delivery or pickup options depending on the job.
Have a job in mind?
Send the idea, photo, or print file and we will quote the best way to make it.