Cardiff prop makers and 3D printing businesses
Cardiff is bursting with creativity — from film sets and immersive art to interactive campaigns and large-scale installations. And at the heart of many of these experiences are the city’s most innovative makers: specialists in prop fabrication and 3D printing. Whether you're producing a touring show, launching a product, or running a public art project, these are the studios making the magic happen.
Here's our breakdown of the top players in Cardiff — and why See What We Can Make is fast becoming the go-to choice for visionary clients.
Wild Creations – Prop Making Powerhouse
Specialty: Large-scale props, creatures, and eye-catching stunts
Known For:
Giant rugby ball in Cardiff Castle
Animatronic beasts and theme park builds
Incredible creature fabrication for film and TV
Why They’re Great:
Wild Creations has set the bar high when it comes to big, bold prop fabrication in Cardiff. Their team works at impressive scale, and their experience with broadcast media and branded spectacles is well-earned.
Why Clients Still Choose See What We Can Make:
While Wild Creations excels at spectacle, we focus on emotionally intelligent design and story-led fabrication. Our projects balance scale with meaning - from the environmental impact of Save Our Streams to the public joy of Bee in the City. For campaigns that need to move people, not just impress them, our approach brings nuance, sustainability, and soul to every build.
Lunia 3D – 3D Printing Technicians & High-Volume Print Specialists
Specialty: Precision 3D printing, resin and FDM prototyping
Known For:
3D printed cosplay parts and miniatures
Technical prototyping and small-batch runs
Fast turnaround and volume production
Why They’re Great:
Lunia 3D is the go-to for affordable, fast, and technically solid 3D printing. Their breadth of materials and turnaround times make them a solid choice for hobbyists, product developers, and prop shops needing components printed on demand.
Why See What We Can Make is Different:
We don’t just print — we integrate 3D printing into storytelling, interactivity, and fabrication ecosystems.
Our 3D printing services are part of a wider creative workflow that includes hand-finishing, scenic painting, CNC work, and immersive design. When your 3D prints need to be part of a museum-grade installation or live touring experience, we bring the full pipeline to bear — not just parts, but purpose.
See What We Can Make – The Creative Fabrication Studio Bridging Art, Engineering, and Emotion
Specialty: Experiential design, campaign props, public installations, integrated 3D and scenic builds
Notable Projects:
Save Our Streams environmental campaign
Rolling Stones tour props
Bee in the City sculpture trail
Big Hands civic engagement project
Why We're One to Watch:
At See What We Can Make, we bridge disciplines — not just making props, but telling stories. Our Cardiff-based studio blends craft, tech, and concept into everything we do. Whether we're 3D printing sculptural elements for a public art trail, or crafting props that provoke change, we're laser-focused on one thing: making people feel something.
Our team combines artists, fabricators, and makers with big agency experience — giving us the insight to elevate your vision, not just execute it.