3D Printing in Eastbourne | Custom Prints | Bickers Bricks

3D Printing in Eastbourne

Bickers Bricks is a specialist brick shop on Terminus Road in Eastbourne town centre, and we now offer 3D printing in store. We print custom parts and one-off designs to order, and we stock ready-made 3D printed products you can buy straight off the shelf.

Bring us an idea, a photo or a ready-to-print file. We will tell you whether it can be printed, give you a clear quote and print it on our Bambu Lab printers, which you can see working in the shop. Collect your print from us in Eastbourne, or have it posted anywhere in the UK by Royal Mail.

Ready-Made 3D Printed Products

Not sure what you need yet? Browse the 3D printed products we make and keep in stock. Everything is printed in our Eastbourne shop, so you can pick items up in store and see the quality before you buy.

    How Custom 3D Printing Works

    Our custom 3D printing service takes four steps, from your first message to picking up the finished print.

    1. Tell us what you need. Describe it, send a photo or sketch, or send a ready-to-print file (STL or 3MF). Include the size you need and how many you want.
    2. Get a quote. We check the design can be printed, then send you a price. We aim to respond to all requests within 24 hours
    3. Approve and we print. Once you say yes, we print your order on our Bambu Lab printers in the shop. Normal turnaround is 3 days although this can increase during busy periods or if its a particularly complex print
    4. Collect or have it posted. Pick it up from us on Terminus Road, or choose Royal Mail delivery. Postage is charged separately at cost.

    Typical jobs include replacement parts, brackets and clips, display stands, personalised gifts and one-off prototypes. Not sure it can be printed? Ask us before you pay for anything.

    PLA+ and PETG: Choosing a 3D Printing Material

    We print in PLA+ and PETG as standard, and can source other materials on request. PLA+ suits most display and decorative jobs. PETG is the better choice when a part needs to take knocks or deal with heat and damp.

     

    PLA+

    PETG

    Best for

    Display pieces, gifts, prototypes, indoor use

    Functional parts, brackets, items that get handled a lot

    Strength

    Stiff and tougher than standard PLA

    Tougher and more flexible, resists impact

    Heat resistance

    Fairly low, keep away from hot cars and radiators

    Better than PLA+, copes with warmer conditions

    Moisture and outdoors

    Indoor use

    Better suited to damp conditions and some outdoor use

    Finish

    Crisp detail, smooth surface

    Slightly glossier, a little less sharp on fine detail

    Not sure which to pick? Tell us what the part will be used for and we will recommend one.

    3D Printing Prices and Quotes

    Every custom print is quoted individually, and the price you are given includes VAT. There is no price list because the cost depends on the job.

    What affects the price:

    • Size and weight. Bigger parts use more material.
    • Print time. Long, detailed prints take more machine time.
    • Material. PETG costs a little more than PLA+.
    • Finishing. Removing supports, cleaning up and packing take time too.
    • Quantity. The price per item usually drops when you order several, because setup time is shared across the batch.

    Postage is charged separately at cost: £4.50 for a small parcel and £7.00 for a medium parcel by Royal Mail, packaging included. Collecting from the shop costs nothing extra.

    To get an accurate quote quickly, send us:

    • the file (STL or 3MF), or a clear description with dimensions
    • how many you need
    • your preferred material and colour
    • the date you need it by

    Visit Our 3D Printing Shop in Eastbourne

    Come and talk it through in person. Bring your file on a phone or USB stick, or just bring the part you want to copy or replace, and we can tell you what is possible while you are in the shop.

    Bickers Bricks 192 Terminus Road Eastbourne BN21 3BB

    Opening hours: open six days a week, 10am to 5pm. (Closed Mondays)

    3D Printing FAQs

    Do you offer 3D printing in Eastbourne? Yes. We print in our shop on Terminus Road, Eastbourne town centre, and you can collect your order from us.

    How much does 3D printing cost? Every job is quoted individually and the price includes VAT. It depends on the size, print time, material, finishing and how many you want. Send us your file or idea for a quote.

    Can I just bring an idea instead of a file? Yes. Describe it or show us a sketch, a photo or the part itself, and we will tell you whether it can be printed.

    What file types do you accept? STL and 3MF files are best. If you are not sure what you have, send it over and we will check.

    Which materials do you print in? PLA+ and PETG as standard. Other materials can be sourced on request.

    How big can a print be? Our printers handle parts up to roughly 25 cm in each direction. Larger items can sometimes be printed in sections, so send us the file and we will tell you.

    How long does it take? Usually within 3 days Long or large prints take longer, and we will give you a date when we quote.

    Can you print more than one copy? Yes. Ordering several is usually cheaper per item, because setup time is shared across the batch.

    Do you post 3D prints? Yes, anywhere in the UK by Royal Mail. Postage is charged separately at cost: £4.50 for a small parcel, £7.00 for a medium parcel.

    Do I have to collect from the shop? No, but collecting is free and lets you check your print before you take it.