SERVING CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Made one layer at a time. ↗
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IDEAS WELCOME HERE

Little ideas.
Real things.

Fun finds. Custom creations. A place to make.
Welcome to a little 3D print shop with a whole lot of possibility.

Serving Craven County, including New Bern, James City, and Havelock.

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Small-batch prints.
Big made-it-myself energy.
THE IDEA-TO-THING MACHINE
YES, IT CAN
BE multicolor.✳
↳ A little filament. A lot of imagination.
01 / THE WORKSHOP
✳ PRINT SOMETHING FUN✳ MAKE IT YOUR COLOR✳ BRING YOUR OWN IDEA✳ LAYER BY LAYER
FRESH FROM THE PRINT BED

Small things. Big personality.

Desk buddies, useful little things, and just-because finds.

Find your next favorite ↗
SAMPLE COLLECTION · ESTIMATED PRICES

A peek at what’s possible. These are example designs and estimated prices; availability, colors, and final pricing are confirmed before an order is accepted.

A LITTLE SCROLL. A LOT OF POSSIBILITY.

Made to spark an idea.

Fidgets, figures, and just-for-fun things.
Explore community favorites from MakerWorld.

Curated favorites · selected print-profile ratings checked October 19, 2026. This is a snapshot, not a live ranking.

See the latest most-liked: Fidgets ↗Figurines ↗Toys ↗

Inspiration, rather than shop inventory. Nate reviews the creator’s license, permission for paid printing, size, and materials before quoting. Designs and preview images belong to their creators. Independently curated; not affiliated with MakerWorld.

YOUR IDEA. OUR PRINT BED.

A little makerspace.
A lot of “what if?”

Have a model ready to go? An idea sketched on a napkin? Let’s figure out how to bring it to life together.

Sessions and prints are by request. Timing, materials, and pricing are agreed before printing.

IMAGINATION → CREATION
Your idea, in color.
What will you make? ↗
MEET THE LITTLE WORKSHOP

Two printers. Endless starting points.

A young maker’s shop, powered by curiosity
and a pair of Bambu Lab printers.

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Bambu Lab A1

More room for organizers, display pieces, prototypes, and larger custom creations.

256 × 256 × 256 mm

10.08 × 10.08 × 10.08 inches · W × D × H

Maximum build volume in one piece
THE BIG-IDEA PRINTER ↗
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Bambu Lab A1 mini

A compact print bed for desk buddies, keychains, gifts, small organizers, and mini makes.

180 × 180 × 180 mm

7.09 × 7.09 × 7.09 inches · W × D × H

Maximum build volume in one piece
SMALL BUT MIGHTY ↗

The details, side by side.

Planning a project? Here’s what the hardware supports.

Bambu Lab A1 and A1 mini hardware specifications
Print capabilityBambu Lab A1Bambu Lab A1 mini
Printing processFDM · layered filament printingFDM · layered filament printing
Build volume (W × D × H)256 × 256 × 256 mm
10.08 × 10.08 × 10.08 in
180 × 180 × 180 mm
7.09 × 7.09 × 7.09 in
Manufacturer-listed ideal materialsPLA, PETG, TPU, PVAPLA, PETG, TPU, PVA
Multicolor capabilityUp to 4 automatically fed colors with AMS liteUp to 4 automatically fed colors with AMS lite
Standard nozzle diameter0.4 mm0.4 mm
Compatible optional nozzles0.2, 0.6, or 0.8 mm0.2, 0.6, or 0.8 mm
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Maximum nozzle temperature300°C / 572°F300°C / 572°F
Maximum heated bed temperature100°C / 212°F80°C / 176°F
Maximum toolhead speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Will my model fit?

These are the nominal machine limits. Supports, bed adhesion borders, orientation, and space for multicolor printing can reduce usable room. Larger ideas may be split into parts for assembly after review.

Pick a material for the job.

PLA suits decorative pieces; PETG is often considered for practical parts. Flexible TPU and PVA support material need a project-specific review. Materials, colors, and optional nozzles are subject to shop availability.

What about print quality and timing?

Nozzle diameter isn’t layer height or a dimensional accuracy guarantee. Detail and finish depend on the model and settings. The listed speed is a hardware maximum; we estimate print time after slicing your file.

Material and multicolor limits

Bambu Lab does not recommend ABS, ASA, PC, PA (nylon), PET, or carbon/glass-fiber reinforced polymers for the standard setup of either printer. PET and PETG are different materials. Multicolor uses compatible filaments; flexible TPU is generally fed separately rather than through AMS lite. The final color palette and material combination are confirmed before printing.

Manufacturer specifications: A1 guide ↗ · A1 mini guide ↗ · AMS lite color capability ↗. Checked October 19, 2026. Hardware compatibility does not confirm stock or an accepted print job.

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Life’s more fun in color.

Multicolor printing is available. Share your palette, and we’ll confirm the right setup for your project.

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Before we hit print.

Can I use the printers for my own project?

Yes — request a makerspace session or a print from your own model. Every project is reviewed first, and access, timing, and any guidance are arranged before your session.

Can you print in more than one color?

Yes! Multicolor printing is available. Share the colors you have in mind; the final palette depends on the model and available filament.

How do orders and custom requests work?

Add sample items to your bag or describe a custom project. Submit a request directly to the shop, or download a copy for your records. Final prices and fulfillment details are agreed before printing. Online payment is not enabled.

What if I don’t have a 3D file?

You can start with a description. Include the size, colors, intended use, and any design references. The shop will need to confirm whether the idea is feasible before quoting it.

FROM “WHAT IF” TO “LOOK AT THIS”

Got a little idea?

Your local 3D print shop serving Craven County — New Bern, James City, and Havelock.

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FROM THE PRINT SHELF

Your little collection

Example products and estimated prices. Email a request to the shop; availability and final pricing are confirmed before payment.

Estimated total$0.00

Let’s make something.

Submit your request directly to the shop’s order desk. We’ll review availability, pricing, and timing before accepting an order.

STL, 3MF, or OBJ · up to 20 MB. Uploads when you submit your request or download a copy. Temporary file links expire after 7 days. Anyone with the link can download it; models attached to submitted requests are retained privately for shop review.

Only share models you have permission to print. Your request, contact details, address (if supplied), and model are stored for shop review and fulfillment. Shipping details are shared with the shipping service and carriers when the shop gets rates or buys postage.