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MakerLab Make My Statue

Upload a portrait photo and get a printable 3D bust of that person

MakerLab Make My Statue is a freemium browser tool on MakerWorld for funny or sentimental portrait busts. 1 free trial use per account, then 40 MakerLab credits per statue; credits from $3 for 350 or via MakerWorld Points. Exports 3MF. Last checked .

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What is MakerLab Make My Statue?

Make My Statue is one of MakerLab's longest-running AI tools. You upload a portrait photo and it generates a bust, head and shoulders, that you print in a single color like a classical sculpture. Early versions drew jokes about uncanny results, and the tool has since had a version 2.0 update.

The workflow is simple: upload, wait in the queue, preview and export to Bambu Studio. The statue look means you do not need color, so it prints well in plain white, gray, marble-effect or silk filament and looks like a small sculpture on a shelf.

Each account gets one free try; after that a statue costs 40 MakerLab credits, which you buy or exchange for MakerWorld points. It is best for gag gifts, family keepsakes and desk busts. Expect a stylised likeness rather than a perfect scan, and use a well lit, front-facing photo for the best result.

What you can make

  • Portrait busts
  • Statue-style keepsakes
  • Desk busts

How to use MakerLab Make My Statue

  1. Open Make My Statue in MakerLab
  2. Upload a front-facing portrait
  3. Wait for the bust and preview it
  4. Export it and print in a marble or silk filament

What you'll need to print it

Filament and parts that suit what you make with MakerLab Make My Statue.

Silk PLA

Matte PLA

White PLA

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MakerLab Make My Statue pros

  • Only needs one portrait photo
  • Classic statue look prints well in one color
  • Runs in the browser with Bambu Studio export

MakerLab Make My Statue cons

  • Likeness varies a lot with the photo
  • One free try, then 40 credits per statue
  • Single-color busts only

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