Tips, tutorials, model spotlights, and 3D printing deep dives from the OreKo team. Whether you are just starting out or fine-tuning your setup, there is something here for you.
Deep dives into individual OreKo models. Print settings, assembly tips, filament recommendations, and what makes each design tick.
Step-by-step tutorials on slicing, print settings, filament selection, bed adhesion, post-processing, and more. Written for real printers, not perfect conditions.
Card game setups, cosplay builds, dollhouse projects, and community prints. We cover the culture around the hobby, not just the hardware.
Building a complete 1:12 scale room with 3D printed parts is one of the most satisfying projects in the dollhouse hobby. Every element can be customised, printed to exact dimensions, and designed to fit your specific space. This guide walks through the full process from planning to finished room, with specific attention to how 3D…
Painting 3D printed dollhouse furniture transforms it. A piece that comes off the printer looking like plastic becomes something that reads as wood, ceramic, metal, or fabric at 1:12 scale. The techniques aren’t complicated, but the sequence matters. Skip a step and the paint chips, looks wrong, or doesn’t adhere at all. Get the sequence…
A new model dropped in the OreKo catalog today: the Top Freezer Refrigerator Dollhouse 1:12 Scale STL. It is a classic top-freezer fridge designed specifically for 1:12 scale dollhouse kitchens, dioramas, room boxes, and miniature photography. Both doors open and close using standard 1.75mm filament as the hinge pin, the shelves and drawers are separate…
The Bambu Lab A1 and A1 Mini are essentially the same printer at different scales. Same print head, same AMS Lite, same maximum speed, same software. The only meaningful difference is build volume and price. Here’s exactly how that one difference plays out for different use cases. The Core Difference A1 Mini: 180 x 180…
The 3D Modeling Tool That Anyone Can Learn in a Weekend If you have ever wanted to design your own 3D printable objects but felt intimidated by complex software, Tinkercad is the tool that removes every barrier. It runs in a web browser, requires no installation, costs nothing, and teaches you the core concepts of…
Bambu Lab releases firmware updates regularly that add features, improve reliability, and fix bugs in their printers. Updating takes about 5 minutes and the process is straightforward from the printer’s touchscreen or from Bambu Studio. This guide walks through both methods and covers what to do if an update causes issues. Method 1: Update from…
The One Piece Card Game has a unique deck structure compared to most TCGs, which means not every deck box fits it correctly. Getting the sizing right before you print or buy saves a frustrating reprint. Here’s the exact card count, sleeve dimensions, and box size targets for every One Piece TCG configuration. One Piece…
Bambu Lab makes two versions of its multi-color filament system: the AMS (Automatic Material System) and the AMS Lite. Both let you print with up to 4 colors automatically. The differences between them are specific and matter for different use cases. Here’s the honest breakdown so you know exactly what you’re getting with each. What…
Making a silicone mold requires a mold box: a container that holds the object being molded and the liquid silicone poured around it. A 3D printed adjustable mold box is one of the most useful tools you can have in a mold-making setup. It replaces purpose-built commercial frames that cost more and can’t be sized…
