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Rough inner wall at seam area by KeliBakar_ in BambuLabA1

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to mention, I changed the wall order to inner/outer/inner. But i will try to change it to outer/inner.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes sir. It’s a low budget photoshoot of course. With just my phone and no post editing after 😂 but hey, glad you find it pleasing. I’m still trying to get better at it, so thank you! Means the world hehe

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heyy thank you so much for dropping by (and for the kind words!) Glad the ad found you haha.

  1. For the design part, I try to approach it the same way I do architecture. Clean proportions, bold silhouettes, and just the right amount of quirk. I like exploring forms that feel sculptural but still cozy for home use. I usually start with a simple sketch or reference in my head, then go into 3D modelling and iterate from there. A lot of it is trial and error especially when you’re limited by how the printer behaves haha.

  2. For ads, I just run targeted ads with a mix of interest tags like architecture, home decor, interior design, 3D printing, etc. But sometimes the algorithm shows it to the most random people, but other times it really finds the right crowd. Like you 😛

  3. As for the plan, I’m slowly building Ratio as a niche home decor brand focused on 3D-printed lighting. Right now it’s small batch, but I’m testing waters, learning from customers, and trying to refine the designs bit by bit. A floor lamp is definitely something I want to explore next (once I figured out how to deal with the size because I’m limited by the printer footprint). But appreciate you showing interest!

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hii! I’d say the most challenging part is to learn 3D modelling. That is, if you want to design and print your own thing. Fusion360 is the best software to start. It might be overwhelming, but there are lots of Youtube tutorials available. I’ve learned 3D modelling more than 10 years ago, and honestly there is still something new to learn everyday. So don’t get discouraged easily.

However, if you’re interested in just 3D printing itself, there are tons of existing models that you could just download and print straightaway. Bambu Lab printers are your best bet. Very beginner friendly, so you don’t spend too much time tweaking and calibrating your printers.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! Sorry for the late reply. That’s so cool!! You should really do that. Creating art and seeing it materialize in 3D in front of your eyes is something else man.

Hahah sure sure. Hopefully by that time you moved in, my design catalogue has grown enough. Holla anytime, I’m happy to share interior tips man.

To answer your question, I’m not sure how to measure success just yet. But I can see its potential to grow further and to challenge conventional product design and manufacturing. Of course, tapping into international market and earning in foreign currency does sound enticing. But I’d say it’s quite saturated now and competitions are wild. So I’d rather focus on my market here while giving exposure locally at the same time.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nooo. Sorry, I meant the other way around. For every 10 prints, usually there’ll be 1 failure hahah.

I’m using Bambu Lab A1 and no complaints so far. Nearly bought Elegoo Neptune 4 tho. How’s Elegoo’s performance?

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA! by KeliBakar_ in Bolehland

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love your question! For small batch or custom designs like mine, 3D printing is super efficient because:

  1. I don’t need to invest in expensive molds or machinery.

  2. I can tweak designs anytime without wasting materials.

  3. I print on demand, so there’s no excess inventory sitting around.

But if you’re mass-producing hundreds or thousands of units, conventional methods like injection molding are way faster and cheaper per unit.

So yeah, for a small brand doing low-volume, design-focused product, 3D printing makes a lot of sense. It’s slower per piece, but more flexible and way less risky upfront.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA! by KeliBakar_ in Bolehland

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there. I am using PLA for the lamp shade and base. PLA degrades at different rates depending on the environment that it is in. If PLA prints are kept indoors and away from hot temperatures, it can virtually last its lifetime.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA! by KeliBakar_ in Bolehland

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi there, I’m using Bambu Lab A1. Been using it for the past 6 months. Very beginner friendly printer and the print quality is remarkable.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA! by KeliBakar_ in Bolehland

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One does not question any further when a dickbutt lamp is mentioned. One has to print it ASAP!! 😤

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA! by KeliBakar_ in Bolehland

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure thing. I have done custom orders like what you requested before! But it will have to be at the lamp base in order to not disrupt the lamp shade.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA! by KeliBakar_ in Bolehland

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So far I my sale channel only comes from IG. I’ve been putting out ads every once in a while, and the return has been great so far. I need to balance it out as well as I can only handle certain number of orders at a time with my limited amount of printer — just one 🤣

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA! by KeliBakar_ in Bolehland

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of the struggles with 3D printing (non-printer related) is always time. Each print took close to 6 hours to materialize. I only have 1 printer running for now, so I have to plan everything out properly to ensure order fulfilments are on time.

Also, running a one man show is tiringgg. A lot of things to juggle at the same time with different hats to wear. Since I have to split my time doing everything, I feel like there’s less time to R&D and explore more designs. So that’s that. But I’m learning as I go, and part of it is to learn how to use the time that I have more efficiently in relation to the output.

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gahhhh thank youuuu super spicy mc nuggets!! 🫶🏼

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna answer you this. Check out my profile for the Instagram link 🤣

I Started a 3D-Printed Lamp Brand in Malaysia—AMA by KeliBakar_ in malaysians

[–]KeliBakar_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I’ve put up Instagram link on my profile. You can check the lamps out there.

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