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Personalised Phone Cases: Name, Pattern or Bumper?
Our three personalised iPhone cases compared on price, thickness and what you can put on them, plus how printed-in names differ from ink, and what a decorative case can and can't do.
Personalised Name Necklaces & Bracelets: Font, Finish and Fit
Our 3D printed name necklace, bracelet and bangle compared on price, fonts, finishes and sizing, plus what they're made of and how to look after them.
Age Cake Toppers: Sizes, Colours and How to Use One Safely
How big a personalised age cake topper is, topper or table stand, which colours and finishes work, and how to use a 3D printed topper safely on a cake.
Personalised Christmas Baubles: Name, Pet or Photo?
Name, pet or photo? How to choose a personalised Christmas bauble, the sizes and shapes, how photo lithophanes work, and the last order date for Christmas post.
Personalised Gifts for Dog Lovers Under £30 (UK)
Personalised gifts for dog lovers under £30, from silent name tags and AirTag holders to dog bowls and pet baubles, 3D printed in Colchester in their dog's colours.
Is a 3D-Printed Dog Bowl Safe? An Honest Guide to Ours
Our personalised dog bowls are fully 3D printed in PETG. Here's what that means, what we can and can't promise, and how to look after one so you can decide if it suits your dog.
What Should You Put on a Dog Tag in the UK?
UK law says your dog's tag must show your name and address. Here's what that means, a sample layout, what fits on 25, 32 and 38 mm tags, and metal vs silent tags.
Personalised Stocking Fillers Under £10 (Made in Essex)
Ten personalised stocking fillers under £10, 3D printed in Colchester in the colours you pick, plus last order dates for Christmas post and how multi-buys work.
Silent Dog Tags: How to Stop the Jingle
Why dog tags jingle, four ways to stop it compared on price and durability, whether a plastic tag is legal in the UK, and how to look after a silent tag.
How Much Does Custom 3D Printing Cost in the UK? (Real Prices)
What custom 3D printing really costs in the UK, what drives the price, five example jobs with our actual prices, and how to get a free quote in 24 hours.
AirTag Holders for Dog Collars: What to Look For
Why owners put AirTags on dog collars, what they can and can't do compared with GPS trackers, five things to check in a holder, and why it doesn't replace an ID tag.Got a question we haven't answered?
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