Full Colour 3D Printing — Photoreal CMYK, Baked Into the Part
When painting is too slow, too expensive or can't capture the detail you need, full-colour 3D printing puts CMYK directly into the part surface. Forge Labs prints architectural masterplans, surgical anatomy, character figurines and bespoke awards in full photographic colour from Sydney.
Typical projects start from $500+ · Engineering & business enquiries welcome · Upload CAD, STEP & STL files for review
Manufactured in
Sydney, Australia · Quality-checked on every job
Why Forge Labs
Why colour 3D printing beats hand-painting
Faster, more accurate and infinitely reproducible — colour 3D printing turns design files directly into presentation models.
Photoreal CMYK Colour
Full RGB colour printed directly into the part with sub-pixel accuracy — no painting, no decals, no masking.
Texture & Decal Baked In
Logos, branding, anatomical shading, terrain colour and surface texture printed permanently into the part surface.
Presentation-Ready
Models ship cleaned, primed and ready for boardroom, client meeting or exhibition display.
Architectural & Medical Detail
Capture site context, building elevations or full-colour anatomy without weeks of painting.
Single-Build Multi-Colour
Multiple colour zones, gradients and textures in a single print — no assembly required.
Our Workflow
From textured CAD to colour-printed model
Send your textured model
Upload an OBJ, PLY, VRML or 3MF with embedded UV-mapped textures. We also accept Revit, Rhino and SketchUp exports.
Colour & finish check
We verify texture resolution, UV mapping integrity and recommend the right print process — binder-jet, MJF or photopolymer.
Print in full colour
Full-colour 3D printing systems lay down colour and binder simultaneously, capturing your design exactly as specified.
Infiltrate, seal, dispatch
Parts are infiltrated for durability, clear-coated for UV-resistance and packed in protective foam for safe transport.
What we deliver
True photographic colour, printed into the material
CMYK binder-jet · Multi-zone gradient capable · Architectural and medical specialist
Full-colour 3D printing systems deposit a coloured binder onto powder layer-by-layer, embedding colour deep into the part rather than painting it on. The result is photo-quality colour, multi-zone gradients and crisp text — captured exactly as specified in your CAD, with no painting, masking or decal work required. We work with architects, surgeons, designers and brand agencies across Australia who need presentation-quality colour fast.
- Direct CMYK colour printing — no painting required
- Photographic texture maps baked into the part surface
- Architectural masterplans, surgical anatomy, character models
- Infiltration and clear-coat for durability and indoor UV stability
- Accepts OBJ, PLY, VRML, 3MF, Revit, Rhino and SketchUp files
- Free colour-preview render before any print is committed
Our 3D printing services
Explore our 3D printing services
3D Printing Services
Industrial and business 3D printing across FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal — for engineers, procurement and product teams Australia-wide.
Learn more ↗SLA 3D Printing
Ultra-smooth, high-detail resin 3D printing for visual prototypes, master patterns and display models.
Learn more ↗FDM 3D Printing
Tough thermoplastic parts for jigs, housings, brackets and durable functional prototypes.
Learn more ↗Rapid Prototyping
Fast, iterative prototypes and functional parts to validate your design before committing to tooling.
Learn more ↗Low-Volume Production
Production-grade short runs from 1 to 10,000+ parts without the cost of full injection tooling.
Learn more ↗Exhibition & Display Models
Large-format 3D printed exhibition models, product display models and show pieces — printed, finished and brand-coloured.
Learn more ↗Industries we serve
Where full-colour 3D printing shines
Anywhere a model needs to communicate, not just exist.
Architectural Models
Site masterplans, building elevations and urban precincts in photo-real material colours straight from Rhino, Revit or SketchUp.
Medical Anatomy
Patient-specific anatomy from CT/MRI scans with colour-coded tissue, vasculature and tumour highlighting for surgical planning.
Character & Figurines
Game characters, tabletop miniatures and collectibles in full painted detail without a single brush stroke.
Custom Gifts & Awards
Personalised trophies, retirement gifts and corporate awards with photo-quality logos and full-colour artwork.
Engineering Visualisation
Colour-coded assemblies showing material, function or revision state for design reviews and stakeholder briefings.
Retail & Brand Activations
Display models, product hero pieces and exhibition centrepieces with brand-correct colours baked in.
Showcase
Recent colour work
Full-colour 3D printed character — photoreal CMYK with no paint.
Architectural masterplan printed with embedded material colour and signage.
Exhibition display piece — colour, logo and texture all printed in a single build.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Ready to start your project?
Upload your file or send a quick brief — most quotes come back within 4 working hours, with parts dispatched Australia-wide from our Sydney workshops.