M3D Mini3DCreationsDesign · Prototype · Produce
Custom CAD & 3D printing · Knob Noster, Missouri

From rough idea to working part.

Send a photo, sketch, measurement, broken part, or STL. Mini3DCreations designs, prototypes, and produces custom-fit solutions for individuals and small businesses in Central Missouri and nationwide.

Get a project quote → Estimate an STL
11+ years fabrication experience Central Missouri pickup + nationwide shipping
Compact FPV drone prototype with custom printed frame, camera, motors, and electronics
01Component-driven CAD
BuiltPrinted · assembled · tested
MINIATURE FPV PROTOTYPE / 2026
Fusion 360 + AutoCADPrecision CAD design
Bambu P1S + Voron 2.4In-house production
$30 / hourCustom part design
Knob Noster, MissouriLocal pickup + remote work
Services

Choose your starting point.

You do not need a production-ready drawing. Start with the information you have, and the project can be scoped from there.

01 / DESIGN

Custom CAD & reverse engineering

Turn an idea, sketch, measurement, or existing part into a manufacturable 3D model.

  • Replacement parts and adapters
  • Brackets, mounts, and enclosures
  • Jigs, fixtures, and organizers
$30 / hour for design work
02 / BUILD

Design + printed prototype

Move from the first concept through fit checks, revisions, and a finished physical part.

  • End-to-end project support
  • Functional fit and movement
  • Small-batch production
Quoted by project based on scope
03 / PRINT

Print from your existing file

Already have an STL or production-ready model? Send it over for an in-house print quote.

  • Bambu P1S with AMS
  • Voron 2.4 platform
  • Multi-color capability
Fast estimate from your file
Estimate an STL now
Plan your project

What goes into the price?

Custom CAD design is $30/hour. FDM printing is $3/hour of print time plus $0.24–$0.50 per gram of material. These worked examples show how those rates combine; they are not quotes for the pictured projects.

A design-only change

$30

Assumes 1 hour of CAD design. Printing is separate.

A small existing-file print

$10.80–$16

Assumes 2 print hours and 20 g of material: $6 in print time + $4.80–$10 in material.

Design and a printed part

$54–$67

Assumes 1 design hour, 4 print hours, and 50 g of material: $30 + $12 + $12–$25.

Actual cost depends on geometry, supports, material, quantity, and finishing. Examples exclude shipping, tax, and extra finishing. Your final quote follows file and scope review.

When will it be ready?

Timing is confirmed with your quote after reviewing the files, material, quantity, and current workload. Tell us your deadline before approving the project.

Send the brief and files → review the quote and schedule → approve the project. A submitted request does not start production or charge you.

Ask about your project →
Instant STL estimator

Get a starting price in minutes.

Drop in a printable STL to receive a preliminary production range based on model geometry and your selected print settings.

Private by design

Your file stays on your device.

The estimator analyzes your model inside your browser. It is uploaded only if you choose to include it when submitting a quote request.

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Choose your STLBinary and ASCII STL files are supported.
2
Set the print basicsSelect material, detail, infill, color setup, and quantity.
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Review the rangeContinue to the project form and choose whether to include your STL.
Why a range? Final cost depends on orientation, supports, machine profile, and a successful slicer review.
20%

Uses Mini3DCreations' current production rates of $3 per estimated print hour and $0.24–$0.50 per estimated gram. Design, finishing, shipping, and tax are not included.

How it works

A clear path to a finished part.

Good custom work starts by understanding what the part must do. The design and production decisions follow from that.

01

Send what you have

Share a photo, sketch, measurements, existing file, or the original part and describe the goal.

02

Scope the solution

The requirements, design effort, print needs, price, and expected next steps are defined.

03

Design + review

The part is modeled around real dimensions and reviewed before final production begins.

04

Produce + deliver

The finished part is printed, checked, and prepared for local pickup or shipping.

About Mini3DCreations

Design informed by the shop floor.

I'm Christopher, the designer and maker behind Mini3DCreations LLC. I bring more than 11 years of hands-on experience with CAD, CAM, lasers, plasma systems, press brakes, and practical fabrication challenges.

That background shapes the work: understand the function first, design around real constraints, and create a solution that is straightforward to manufacture and use.

Based in Knob Noster, Missouri, with support for local customers and projects that can be handled remotely.
CAD designFusion 360 · AutoCAD
Reverse engineeringExisting parts · measurements · fit
Functional prototypingMechanisms · hardware · iteration
In-house printingBambu P1S + AMS · Voron 2.4
Small-batch workRepeatable production
Custom display piecesMulti-color · assembly · finishing
Common questions

Before you send the project.

Custom work can start with very little. These answers cover the information most customers need before requesting a quote.

Can you design from a photo, sketch, or broken part?

Yes. Photos, sketches, measurements, or an existing part can be used to create a manufacturable CAD model and printed solution.

Can you print an STL file I already have?

Yes. Use the private browser-based STL estimator for a preliminary production range, then attach the file to your website quote request for final review.

Where do you provide service?

Mini3DCreations is based in Knob Noster, Missouri, supports customers throughout Central Missouri, and handles remote projects with shipping across the United States.

How much does custom CAD design cost?

Custom CAD design is billed at $30 per hour. Printing and complete design-to-print projects are quoted according to the file, material, print time, quantity, and finishing requirements.

Can you make dimensional business logos and signs?

Yes. Available work includes layered and dimensional business-logo displays, plaques, lettering, and branded presentation pieces.

Do you offer prototypes and small production batches?

Yes. A project can begin with a functional prototype and move into repeatable small-batch production after the fit and design are approved.

Not sure what service you need? Send what you have and describe what the finished part should do.

Discuss your project →
Start a project

Let's make the part that does not exist yet.

Tell me what you are trying to build, replace, improve, or reproduce. Send the brief and any files directly here. You will receive an on-screen reference after your request is saved, and I can follow up using your email address.

1A clear description of what the part needs to do
2Approximate size, quantity, and important measurements
3Photos, sketches, or STL/STEP files attached below
Prefer to write directly?Mini3dcreations@gmail.com

Up to 5 files · 10 MB each · 24 MB combined. Photos (JPG, PNG, WebP), PDF sketches, STL, or STEP. For larger files, email us to arrange a transfer.

Your contact details, project description, and selected attachments are saved privately for Mini3DCreations to review and reply. They are not added to the public gallery or anonymous analytics. Submitting does not place an order or make a payment.