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Creative Lab

Turn a photo into a custom, printable object — 9 object types to choose from.

Upload a photo, spend a few generation credits to preview a concept, then build the real 3D-printable model if you like it. Keychain, Fridge Magnet, Figure, Vinyl Figure, Brick Figure, Lamp, Keycap, Collapsible Fidget, and Fidget Pixel are all live.

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Illustration of a desktop 3D printer forming a small vase
Illustrative concept, not a customer photo
Examples

What people creative lab with us

Illustrative examples of what's possible. See real past work.

Personalized keychains & magnets
A pet, a portrait, or a logo — turned into a badge-shaped keychain or fridge magnet with optional engraved text.
Figures & collectibles
Figure, Vinyl Figure, and Brick Figure styles turn a photo into a small standalone collectible.
Fidgets, keycaps & more
Collapsible Fidget, Fidget Pixel, Keycap, and Lamp round out the current lineup — see the full list on the Creative Lab page.
Capabilities

What's live now

All 9 Creative Lab object types generate real models today.

Keychain, Fridge Magnet, Figure, Vinyl Figure, Brick Figure, Lamp, Collapsible Fidget, Fidget Pixel
Generate, download, and send straight to print.
Live
Keycap
Generate and download — sending straight to print isn't wired up yet.
Live
Before you send it over

What to prepare

A clear photo

One photo of the subject — a pet, a person, or an object — works best with good lighting and a plain-ish background.

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Generation spends real, accountable credits, so you'll need an account before you can generate anything.

Pick an object type first

Each object type has its own options (e.g. engraving text for Keychain, a required type for Fidget Pixel) — the generator form only shows what applies.

How it works

Review & order process

1

Generate a concept

Upload your photo and spend a small number of credits to preview a concept (Collapsible Fidget generates the finished model directly, with no separate concept step).

2

Build the model

Like the concept? Choose your object type's options, then spend more credits to build the real 3D-printable file.

3

Send to print

Your built model goes straight into our ordinary print pipeline — reviewed by an engineer before you pay for anything (Keycap isn't wired into this step yet — download instead).

Questions

Good to know before you upload.

What are generation credits?

The same prepaid credit balance used for photo-to-figurine generation — one balance, spendable on either feature.

Do I pay for printing separately from generation credits?

Yes — credits only pay for generating the concept and the 3D model. Printing goes through our normal upload → engineering review → quote → pay flow, same as any other order.

Why can't I send a Keycap straight to print?

Keycaps generate and download fine, but we haven't confirmed their file format works with our print pipeline yet — support is coming.

Ready to get started with creative lab?

Pick an object type, generate a concept for a few credits, then build and send it straight to print.

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