Personalised 3D figurines from your photo
A goal celebration, a dancer’s pose or two people standing together. Formacara starts with your photograph to create a personal figurine design, ready to be interpreted as a 3D print in single-colour PLA. A small display piece for a desk, a shelf or a thoughtful gift.
A couple in PLA Marble. Illustrative Foto3D preview, not a photograph of a finished print.
Hiker in PLA Metal. A filament effect, not solid metal. Illustrative Foto3D preview.
Start with a photo you already have. Choose the subject, finish and colour, then explore the preview. The configurator helps you develop your idea and calculate the figurine’s price before deciding what to do next.
Try your photo in the configurator.
From a photo to a custom figurine
- Upload a photo and choose the subject. Explain who the figurine should represent and which details matter: a pose, a football or the way a couple stands side by side. Our photo guide helps you choose a clear reference.
- Choose a finish and colour. Explore the available PLA samples before generating the preview. Your choice sets the intended appearance of the illustrative figurine.
- Review the preview. Check the subject, pose and important objects. This is an illustrative image, not a photograph of the finished print.
- Calculate the price. A technical 3D model is used to estimate material and printing time. Once it is ready, choose the height and change it if you wish: the system recalculates printing and price for the new size. Delivery is shown separately for the selected destination.
One colour, a choice of finishes
Each figurine uses one PLA filament throughout. The shape of clothing, posture and accessories creates its character. Skin, clothes and objects do not receive the separate colours shown in the photograph.
The available range includes finishes with a wood, metal or marble effect. These are PLA filament effects, not solid wood, metal or stone sculptures. Screen settings, light and the printed surface can affect how the colour appears.
What does a custom 3D figurine cost?
The price depends on the actual design and configuration. Height, overall dimensions, shape and filament affect preparation and printing. A figure with outstretched arms is different from a compact standing pose, even at the same height.
The configurator shows the figurine price without delivery. Read our guide to custom figurine pricing to understand how size and other choices affect the result.
Questions before you begin
Do I need a body scan? No. The process starts with a photograph and your description. Hidden areas still need to be interpreted, so a clear reference matters.
Will it be an exact copy? A figurine is a three-dimensional interpretation. Small features and hidden areas may need simplification; the preview is not a guarantee of an exact likeness.
Can I use a couple’s photo or a sporting pose? Both can be starting points. Show each person and any important equipment clearly. Fine accessories and open poses need particular care when preparing the print.
Can I change the height? Yes. Use the size control after the technical model is ready and allow the new calculation to finish. Compare the updated price rather than the result for the previous size.
Shipping across Switzerland and Europe
We ship from Switzerland to supported European destinations. Select your country in the configurator to check availability and shipping costs, shown separately from the figurine price. Restrictions apply to certain destinations or territories. Details of any import VAT, duties and customs clearance fees are set out in the delivery terms for your destination.
Destinations and delivery terms.
A real figurine, seen up close
This footballer is a physical Formacara print in dark grey PLA Basic, photographed from three angles. These are photographs of the printed piece, not simulations.
The photographs show the pose, football, folds in the shirt and base. Filament deposition marks are visible on the base; the face and tiny details do not have photographic definition. Lighting and shadows are part of the original photographs.
Detail depends on the subject, size and chosen finish. This example helps you recognise the surface of a physical PLA print.