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Design · Print · Create

Giving Life
to Imagination

From precision 3D-printed parts to one-of-a-kind scrap metal sculptures — every piece is designed, built and finished by hand, right here in Pretoria East.

High Quality

Precision you can trust, from CAD file to finished part.

Custom Made

Every project designed and built around your idea.

Fast Turnaround

Clear timelines and honest communication, every time.

Made with Passion

Years of hands-on craft poured into every piece.

What I Build

Two Crafts, One Workshop

Every piece starts as an idea — sketched, modelled, or simply described. It ends up printed, welded, or machined into something you can hold.

3D printer producing a turbine-shaped part

3D Printing

Prototypes, functional parts, and custom designs printed in PLA, PETG, ABS and TPU on a high-speed Creality K1.

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Scrap metal horse sculpture

Scrap Metal Art

Handmade sculptures TIG-welded from reclaimed engine parts, gears, bearings, chains, nuts and bolts.

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Ornate 3D printed skull, a custom gift piece

Custom Gifts

Personalised 3D-printed gifts, cookie and fondant cutters, and one-off keepsakes for any occasion.

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Fusion 360 CAD model of an engine mount bracket

Prototypes

Fusion 360 design and rapid prototyping to test, refine, and bring product ideas to life.

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Close-up of a 3D printer nozzle finishing a turbine-shaped part 3D Printing
Precision on Demand

3D Printing

With over three years of experience in 3D printing and product design, ideas get transformed into high-quality, functional, custom-made products. Using a Creality K1 high-speed printer and Autodesk Fusion 360, everything from prototypes and replacement parts to workshop accessories, home décor, signage, gifts and cookie cutters gets designed and built to order.

Material is chosen to suit the job — PLA, PETG, ABS or TPU — for the right balance of strength, durability, flexibility and finish. Whether you have a finished design or just an idea, it can be brought to life with precision and attention to detail.

  • Materials — PLA, PETG, ABS & TPU
  • Hardware — Creality K1 high-speed printer + Fusion 360
  • Typical work — prototypes, replacement parts, home décor, signage, gifts & cutters
Mechanical horse sculpture made from scrap metal Scrap Metal Art
Reclaimed & Reborn

Scrap Metal Art

Alongside 3D printing, more than four years have gone into handcrafting scrap metal art using TIG welding and reclaimed metal components. Engine parts, gears, bearings, chains, nuts and bolts are carefully transformed into unique sculptures, ornaments and decorative pieces — ensuring every creation is truly one of a kind.

Custom commissions are welcomed for homes, offices, gifts and collectors, with each piece individually designed and hand-welded to order.

  • Technique — TIG welding, 4+ years of hands-on craft
  • Materials — engine parts, gears, bearings, chains, nuts & bolts
  • Commissions — homes, offices, gifts & collectors
About

Design. Print. Create.

3D Printing & Product Design

With over three years of experience in 3D printing and product design, ideas get transformed into high-quality, functional, custom-made products. Using a Creality K1 high-speed 3D printer and Autodesk Fusion 360, everything from prototypes and replacement parts to workshop accessories, home décor, signage, gifts, cookie cutters, and bespoke creations gets designed and manufactured.

PLA, PETG, ABS and TPU are all in regular use, with material chosen to achieve the best strength, durability, flexibility and finish for every project. Whether you have a completed design or just an idea, it can be brought to life with precision and attention to detail.

Scrap Metal Art

Alongside 3D printing, more than four years have been spent creating handcrafted scrap metal art using TIG welding and reclaimed metal components. Engine parts, gears, bearings, chains, nuts and bolts are carefully transformed into unique sculptures, ornaments, and decorative pieces, ensuring every creation is truly one of a kind.

Custom commissions are welcomed for homes, offices, gifts, and collectors — each piece shaped and welded by hand.

“Quality is at the heart of everything I create. Every project receives the care and craftsmanship needed to deliver a finished product you can be proud to own.”

Contact Me

Have a Project in Mind?

Whether you're looking for a custom 3D-printed part, a unique scrap metal artwork, a prototype, or have a question about one of the products, I'd love to hear from you. Simply get in touch using the details below, and I'll respond as soon as possible.

Contact Information

NameRiaan Niemand
Phone / WhatsApp+27 83 286 3462
Emailinfo@3darc.co.za
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng, SA

Business Hours

Mon – Fri18:00 – 20:30*
Saturday09:00 – 14:00
Sun & HolidaysBy arrangement

*Excluding Tuesdays. Full-time work during weekdays means replies may occasionally be delayed during office hours — I aim to respond as soon as possible.

Service Area

Based in Pretoria East, serving customers throughout South Africa. Orders can be collected locally or shipped nationwide using reputable courier services.

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Quick Response

For the fastest response, contact via WhatsApp or Email. When requesting a quotation, please include:

  • Photos or sketches (if available)
  • Approximate dimensions
  • Quantity required
  • Preferred material or colour (for 3D printing)
  • Required completion date (if applicable)