Design Services
Whether it’s a rough sketch or just a conversation, we help you design functional, printable 3D models .
What We Print
Replacement Parts
- Home
- Office
- Tools
- 3D Printers
Product Prototypes
- Test ideas
- Create alternatives
- No commitment
- Low cost
Tabletop Gaming
- Ultra-detail resin miniatures
- Modular or custom terrain
- STL licensing welcome
Cosplay Props
- Life-sized helmets, armour and weapons
- FDM for large props, resin for fine detail
- Lightweight and paintable
- Easy Assembly
Custom Items
- 3D Printed Awards
- Branded Merchandise
- Bespoke Pieces
- Fully Customised
Components
- Small batches
- No minimum order
- Ideal for One-offs
Printing We Offer
FDM Printing
Plastic filament melted and built up layer-by-layer:
- Great for strong, functional parts
- Ideal for:
- Available in a large variety of colours
Resin Printing
Liquid Resin cured with UV light. Extremely detailed:
- Perfect for Minis, Token, Anything that requires Details
- Ultra-smooth finish
- Flexible and high-temp options
- We use the best-quality resins
Need help with Design work?
Got an idea but no 3D file? We can design it for you.
- Turning sketches, concepts, or existing parts into printable 3D files
- Editing or repairing STL files
- Supporting prototyping and short-run manufacturing
Material We Use
Material
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PLA
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PETG
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ABS
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Tough Resin
Best For
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General Use
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Functional Parts
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Industrial
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Miniatures, Impact Resistance
Notes
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Eco-Friendly, Colourful
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Strong, Slightly Flexible
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Needs Post-Processing
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Smooth Finish
Case Studies
Democratising Manufacturing
At Tidewater 3D Printing, we are driven by the belief that simple manufacturing should be accessible to everyone, not just…
Who We Work With
- Tabletop Gamers
- Inventors & Makers
- Small Businesses
- Cosplayers & Prop Makers
- Schools & Educators
- Engineers
Why Choose Tidewater?
- High-Quality Products, Always
- FDM and Resin Options Available
- Fast Turnaround
- Local and Approachable – Based in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
- No Minimums – One-Off Prints Welcome
Our design services are perfect for anyone who has an idea but doesn’t have the tools or experience to model it in 3D.