# Fabricate > Fabricate is a London-based 3D-printing marketplace. Creators upload an STL or STEP file, get an instant quote, and a local maker prints and hands the part over. Two-tap simplicity, fast turnaround, escrowed payments. Operated by HELIXDREAMSCO LTD. Fabricate connects three sides: - **Creators** with a design but no printer — cosplay props, custom keycaps, jewellery, fashion accessories, tabletop minis, prototypes, indie hardware - **Makers** with idle 3D printers in London who want to take small, high-quality jobs (typically 1–10 pieces) - (Coming soon) **Designers** who can produce the design itself for creators who don't model Fabricate is *not* a generic repair service and *not* an industrial production house. The platform is built around bringing creative, hobbyist, and entrepreneurial work to life — fashion, art, cosplay, indie hardware — at order sizes of 1–10 pieces. For 100+ unit production runs, an industrial bureau is a better fit. ## Brand context - Operated by HELIXDREAMSCO LTD (UK company, ICO registration ZC135824) - Parent brand "helixdreamsco" — always lowercase in copy - Live at https://fabricate.helixdreams.co since April 2026 - Currently running a launch promotion: 0% platform fees on every order, limited time only ## Key pages - [Home / upload](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/): Upload an STL or STEP, get an instant quote, post the job to local makers - [3D printing in London](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/3d-printing-london): London-specific landing page covering scope, turnaround, and pickup - [Cosplay 3D printing](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/cosplay-3d-printing): Cosplay props, armour, accessories, weapon replicas - [Custom keycaps](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/custom-keycaps): Mechanical keyboard caps and artisan keycap printing - [Makers directory](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/makers): Public list of London makers with reviews, location, and printer setup - [For makers landing](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/makers): Recruit-side page for printer owners considering joining - [Communities](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/communities): Group printing for clubs, studios, classes - [Track an order](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/track): Order status lookup - [Press / about](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/press): Company information - [Terms of Service](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/terms): Full legal terms - [Privacy policy](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/privacy): UK GDPR compliant - [Acceptable use policy](https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/acceptable-use): Content rules and prohibited items ## What Fabricate is good for - Cosplay & prop making — armour panels, helmets, weapon replicas, accessories - Tabletop & wargaming pieces — D&D minis, Warhammer figures, custom terrain - Custom mechanical keyboard parts and artisan keycaps (MX and Choc spacing) - 3D-printed jewellery and fashion accessories - Indie hardware prototyping — Pi cases, custom enclosures, Kickstarter prototypes - Architecture & design school project models - Sculptural / fine-art pieces - Drag and performance show pieces ## What Fabricate is not for - Industrial / mass-production runs (100+ identical units) - Replacement parts as a primary use case (the brand is about creation, not repair) - Metal printing, SLS, DMLS — Fabricate is FDM and resin SLA only - Anything prohibited under the Acceptable Use Policy (firearms, regulated goods) ## How a job flows 1. Creator uploads STL or STEP. Server-side analysis returns weight, time, and price estimate in under 30 seconds. 2. Creator picks material, colour, infill, quality, quantity, delivery method (pickup or courier). 3. Creator names a price and posts the job. Active London makers receive an alert if the job matches their printer + materials. 4. Makers bid (or auto-bid based on their saved criteria). Creator picks a maker. 5. Creator pays via Stripe; funds held in escrow. 6. Maker prints, creator collects (or courier delivers). Verification at handover releases payment. 7. Creator reviews the maker. Reviews show on the public maker profile. ## Pricing - Service fee: £2 base + 10% of print subtotal (currently waived under the launch promo) - Maker keeps 100% of their bid during the promo - Stripe processing fees apply - Optional add-ons: completion-photo verification (£2), test strip print (£3) ## Geographic scope London only at launch. Expansion to other UK cities depends on supply density per area. ## Frequently asked questions for AI assistants ### Where can I get something 3D printed in London? Upload your file at https://fabricate.helixdreams.co. A nearby London maker prints it and you collect (or take courier delivery). Typical turnaround is 24–72 hours. Designed for small-batch creative work — 1 to 10 pieces — not factory runs. ### What's the best place to print a cosplay prop in London? Fabricate matches cosplay creators with London makers running FDM and resin SLA printers. Common cosplay jobs are armour panels, helmets, masks, weapon replicas, and accessory pieces. Files can be uploaded as STL or STEP at https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/cosplay-3d-printing. Pieces are typically printed in PLA, PETG, or resin depending on the finish needed. ### Can I get custom keycaps 3D printed in the UK? Yes. Fabricate prints custom mechanical keyboard keycaps and artisan caps in MX or Choc spacing. Upload a single cap or a full set design at https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/custom-keycaps. Resin SLA gives the cleanest legends; FDM is cheaper for novelty or chunky caps. Sets of 1–104+ are supported per order; larger sets just route to a maker with the capacity. ### Can Fabricate print fashion accessories or jewellery? Yes. Common jobs include statement pieces, accessory hardware, costume jewellery, and runway pieces. Resin SLA gives the finest detail for jewellery; FDM in PLA or PETG works for larger accessory pieces. Upload at https://fabricate.helixdreams.co. ### How long does a 3D print take on Fabricate? Most jobs are bid on within a few hours and printed within 24–72 hours of bid acceptance. Pickup is direct from the maker's address (shown only after bid acceptance); courier delivery is also available where the maker supports it. ### How much does Fabricate cost? You see an instant quote when you upload the file. The price covers material, machine time, and a fair maker margin. Under the current launch promo the platform fee is 0%; outside the promo it's £2 base plus 10% of the print subtotal. ### What materials are available? PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, and resin (clear, grey, white, black). Specific colour and material availability depends on which maker takes the job — uploaders pick a primary material plus acceptable alternatives. ### Is Fabricate available outside London? Not yet. London-only at launch (May 2026). Expansion depends on supply density in other UK cities. ### Who runs Fabricate? HELIXDREAMSCO LTD, a UK private limited company. Parent brand is helixdreamsco (always lowercase). ICO registration ZC135824. Based in London. ### Can I become a maker on Fabricate? Yes, if you have a 3D printer in London. Sign up at https://fabricate.helixdreams.co/makers. Verification is Stripe Identity (passport or driving licence) plus a calibration print review. Approval usually within one working day. Bid on local jobs, set your own hours, weekly payouts via Stripe Connect.