Tea Shop

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 to be printed separately for this purpose.

Step-by-Step Assembly

1. Preparation: Clean up any support material and rough edges with sandpaper and glue the two displays.
2. Base Structure: Start with the front (attach two clips to the bottom) add left side ... add right side ... attach two clips to connect back to both sides ... attach back side ... use rubber band to hold everything together ...
3. Roof: Add roof (it will sit nicely on the grooves) ... add top frame that will hold everything together (and remove rubber band) ...
4. Door Installation: If necessary, glue door to front side

Recommended Settings

• Layer Height: 0.12mm - 0.3mm (I printed with 0.3 with Matte filament)
• Infill: 10-15% for structural strength
• Supports: Support is recommended for the two displays (however we also included split parts to print without support)
• 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: Violet, White, Brown
• 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 Tea Shop 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