Showcase Prep
Make your prints look worth sharing
A future gallery is only as good as the photos and details submitted. Use this page to prepare clean print shots that show the model accurately and help other makers understand the result.
Gallery categories
Validated STLBEAST PrintsProduct prints, member drops, display models.
Functional PrintsTools, organizers, repairs, brackets, shop helpers.
Terrain & DioramasGates, ruins, props, tabletop scenery.
Failed Print LessonsUseful failures with fixes and slicer notes.
Photo checklist
1
Lighting
Use bright indirect light. Avoid dark corners, heavy shadows, and clutter behind the print.
2
Angles
Take front, side, rear/detail, and one scale shot if size matters.
3
Honesty
Show support marks, rough layers, warping, or cleanup notes when the goal is troubleshooting.
Showcase caption template
Model or product: Printer: Material: Scale: Supports used: Print time: Cleanup needed: Best setting: One thing I would improve: Permission to feature/tag: yes/no