Santa's Workshop

What You'll Need

• All printed parts (ensure they're fully cooled)
• Glue for plastic models
• Optional: Fine sandpaper (220-400 grit)
• Optional: Primer and paint

General Assembly & Finishing Guidelines

• The entire model can be printed using a single filament color (for example, white). After printing, it is recommended to lightly sand any rough surfaces and remove possible stringing to achieve a smoother finish.
• For a more realistic or customized appearance, the model can be painted using acrylic paints. Spray paint (including graffiti spray) may also be an option, although this has not yet been tested and is therefore used at your own discretion.
• If you prefer a multicolor result, you can print the model using different filaments. The design allows certain parts — such as windows and doors — to be printed separately for this purpose. Alternatively, you can use your slicer's pause function to stop the print at a specific layer, change the filament, and then continue printing in a different color. This model was printed with 2 pauses. Started with black, then switched to red, and finished with white

Step-by-Step Assembly

1. Preparation: Clean up any support material and rough edges with sandpaper
2. Windows, door and other decor: Use plastic glue to attach windows and other decor to walls (let dry). Also glue two parts for two display windows
3. Base Structure: Start with the back wall (attach two clips at the bottom) add two sides ... attach clips in the top back and bottom front ... slide down the front wall and attach top clips ...
4. Roof: I recommend adding very small amount of glue (not superglue - if you want to disassemble), and attach both halves of roof
5. Display Installation: Slide two displays in. Again, you can add some glue to hold it together.

Recommended Settings

• Layer Height: 0.12mm - 0.3mm (I printed with 0.3 with Matte filament)
• Infill: 10-15% for structural strength
• Supports: This model doesn't need supports (even the displays can be printed without - just mind the overhang settings)
• Print Speed: 30-40mm/s for initial layer, then up to 150mm/s. Slow down for final Layers (when printing bricks).
• Wall Count: 2-4 walls for strength
• Temperature: PLA 200-210°C, PETG 230-240°C

Material Recommendations

• PLA: Best choice for detailed Victorian ornaments, easy to paint
• Colors: White, Red, Black
• Finish: Consider matte finish filament to reduce layer lines

Special Effects & Details

• This model is hollow, I recommend gluing white baking paper an the inside, especially if you plan on adding lights. It will diffuse light for a warmer effect
• You could use AI to generate image of the interior and then glue it to the inside walls
• Add tiny LED string lights in windows for magical glow
• Apply snow texture to roof peaks and railings using white texture paint
• Add miniature wreaths to doors using tiny dots of green paint