DIY Lego Style Brick Man: 3D Printing Meets UV Printing

Introduction

This project combines a classic LEGO-style 3D printed figure with full-color UV graphics using the eufyMake E1.

The base model is printed in solid-color filament to establish shape and basic color separation, while UV printing adds faces, clothing details, and surface artwork.

Instead of paint, decals, or complex multi-material printing, the eufyMake E1 applies durable, high-resolution graphics directly onto finished 3D printed parts-turning a simple print into a polished, professional-looking piece.

Project Overview

For this project, a LEGO-style Santa figure was printed in multiple parts and enhanced using the eufyMake E1 UV printer.

The workflow includes:

• Preparing finished 3D printed parts
• Creating and importing artwork
• UV printing color directly onto the plastic
• Assembling the final figure

Printed Parts Laid Out Before UV Printing

This approach works especially well for figures, signage, décor, and other flat or lightly curved 3D printed surfaces.

Preparing the 3D Printed Parts

The figure was resized to approximately 3.5 inches tall for easier handling and faster printing. The printed parts include the head, torso, arms, hands, and legs.

After printing, each part was lightly cleaned to remove minor surface imperfections. Smooth, clean surfaces ensure consistent ink adhesion and crisp UV prints.

Creating Artwork for UV Printing

Artwork was created in CorelDRAW, though tools such as Canva or Inkscape work just as well. Separate graphics were prepared for the front and back of the torso, as well as for the facial features.

All artwork was exported as PNG files with transparent backgrounds, allowing clean edges and precise placement.

Minor scaling or stretching can be applied during UV printing, which is useful when working with curved surfaces like a LEGO-style torso.

Torso and Face Artwork Files in Coreldraw

UV Printing with the eufyMake E1

Once the printed parts and artwork were ready, UV printing was done using the eufyMake E1.

For best accuracy, each part was printed individually. In this project, the torso and head were printed separately.

Parts Positioned on eufyMake E1 Small Bed

The process:

• Place the 3D printed part in the center of the small bed
• Secure the piece so it cannot shift, we used double sided tape
• Perform a surface snapshot in eufyMake Studio
• Import your saved graphics
• Align the artwork directly onto the scanned surface
• Start the print

Once aligned, printing is fast and intuitive.

eufyMake Studio Snapshot and Artwork Alignment Screen

Materials & Print Settings

Material: Plastic (3D printed part)

Quality: Standard Craft Mode: Flat

Ink Settings Used

• White ink: 3 layers
• CMYK ink: 1 layer

Using multiple white layers ensures solid, opaque color coverage-especially important when printing on darker or red filaments, where thin white layers can otherwise appear translucent or pinkish.

Each UV print completed in under three minutes and used approximately 1-2 ml of ink, making the process both efficient and highly repeatable for small production runs or batch printing.

Front of Santa's Coat Printed

Final Assembly

After UV printing, the figure was assembled. The parts fit tightly, so slow, even pressure worked best. Minor trimming was done where needed to ensure a clean fit.

Assembling the parts for Lego Santa

Once assembled, the UV-printed graphics added sharp detail and personality, completing the figure.

Final Results

This project highlights how easily UV printing integrates into a 3D printing workflow. Instead of paint or decals, the eufyMake E1 delivers vibrant, durable graphics directly onto finished prints in minutes.

The result is a clean, professional finish that elevates simple 3D prints with minimal added effort.

Conclusion

3D printing creates the form, but UV printing brings it to life. With the eufyMake E1, makers can transform basic 3D printed objects into fully customized, full-color pieces quickly and consistently.

This workflow is an ideal starting point for creators looking to expand what their 3D prints can become when enhanced with UV printing.