Business and events · 2026
3D printed corporate gifts and branded merchandise
How much does a 3D printed corporate gift cost?
A keyring with your logo in relief costs about €10 on its own, but in a run of 50 it drops to about €3.57 each (€179 in total) and in a run of 200 to about €3.47, excluding VAT and shipping. 3D printing pays off from a few dozen to a few hundred units, when you want something in your own shape with your logo and a mould makes no sense. For Christmas, order two or three weeks ahead. Fabrishare is a network of makers: post your project for free and get offers within 24–48 hours.
What makes a good 3D printed gift?
What works is something in your shape, not a generic object with a sticker: your logo in 3D, your product in miniature or something useful with the company name.
Logo keyrings and badges
The trade show classic: small, light and cheap in a run. The logo in relief or in two colours.
For the desk
Coasters, phone stands, cable organisers, pen pots or a business card holder with the logo.
Your product in miniature
A small replica of the machine, packaging or building you make or design. Clients love it.
Trade show models and replicasTrophies and awards
For a tournament, internal awards or a race: a one-off or a short run, with a base and plaque.
Conference and event giveaways
An object with the logo and the event date for attendees, from a few dozen to a few hundred.
Figures and busts
The brand mascot, the team as figures or a bust for a retirement: modelled from photos.
Custom figurine from photos
Unit price by quantity
Fabrishare calculator estimates for FDM printing, excluding VAT and shipping. Each maker sets their own price in their offer.
| Item | Quantity | Guide price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo keyring (about 5 × 3 cm) | 1 | €6 – €16 | €10 |
| Logo keyring | 50 | €179 | €3.57 |
| Logo keyring | 200 | €694 | €3.47 |
| 10 cm coaster | 1 | €7 – €17 | €11 |
| 10 cm coaster | 50 | €209 | €4.18 |
The unit price drops because set-up is shared: many parts fit on one build plate and the maker prepares the job once. The run of 50 keyrings takes about 9 hours of machine time; the run of 200, about 35.5 hours, which is why it's worth spreading it over several days or printers.
Turning your logo into a 3D design (vectorising it, adding relief, splitting colours) is quoted separately if you don't already have the 3D file.
Logo, colours and finish
Which file to send
A vector logo (SVG, AI or PDF) is ideal: the maker turns it into relief without losing edges. A large PNG also works, but fine detail gets lost. If the logo has very small lettering, it won't be readable at 5 cm wide: say so and the maker will suggest simplifying it.
One colour or several
The cheapest option is a single-colour part with the logo in relief. With two colours (base in one, logo in another) it looks shop-bought and the price goes up a little; many makers do it by swapping filament mid-print or with multi-colour printers.
Painting and finish
For a trophy or a product replica, the maker can sand, prime and paint the part. It's quoted separately and adds to the lead time.
How to plan it so it arrives on time
- 1
Post the project with the date
The logo, the item, the quantity and the date of the event or hand-out. Offers arrive within 24–48 hours.
- 2
Ask for a sample
Before the run, one or two units to check size, colour and finish. It's how you avoid surprises with 200 pieces.
- 3
Approve and leave time
A run of hundreds of parts is days of machine time. For Christmas, allow two or three weeks from approving the sample, plus shipping.
- 4
Packaging
Say whether you want them loose, individually bagged or boxed: it changes the time and the price.
For businesses: invoices and large runs
During the launch phase you agree payment directly with the maker. If you need an invoice for your business, say so in the project so makers can take it into account in their offers.
Runs of dozens of parts are common: 4 of the 110 requests registered between May and October 2026 were for 21 to 100 units. The largest run requested from the network was 5,000 pieces: beyond a few hundred, the project is split between several makers working from the same approved sample.
Related guides
Personalised gifts
Gift ideas for one person: lithophanes, figures, names.
Personalised 3D printed giftsChristmas ornaments
Baubles with the logo, stars or the office tree.
3D printed Christmas ornamentsBusts
A bust as an award or a retirement gift.
3D printed busts
How to order corporate gifts on Fabrishare
- 1Post the project for free: logo, item, quantity, colour and date.
- 2Get offers from makers within 24–48 hours, with price, lead time and sample.
- 3Approve the sample and the run is printed; payment and invoice are agreed with the maker.
FAQ about 3D printed corporate gifts
How much does a 3D printed logo keyring cost?
On its own, about €10. In a run of 50, about €3.57 each, and in a run of 200, about €3.47, excluding VAT and shipping (Fabrishare calculator). Designing it from your logo is extra if you don't have the 3D file.
From how many units does it pay off?
3D printing pays off from one unit to a few hundred. For thousands of identical simple parts, plastic injection moulding is usually cheaper per unit, but you pay for a mould and wait weeks.
How far ahead should I order for Christmas?
Two or three weeks from approving the sample, plus shipping. More if it's a run of hundreds or it's painted.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes, and it's recommended: order one or two units to check the size, colour and how the logo reads before approving the run.
Can I get an invoice?
During the launch phase you agree payment directly with the maker. If you need an invoice for your business, say so in the project so makers can take it into account in their offers.
What if I don't have the logo in 3D?
A vector logo (SVG, AI or PDF) or a large image is enough. The maker turns it into relief; that design work is quoted separately.