3D Print Man UK

22/05/2026

Every picture tells a story!

Had an idea last night and hit the computer for another light featuring wood. The curve of the wood follows the shape of the diffuser before splaying out to make the legs for this neat USB powered table lamp.

This one is just a try out using birch plywood but I've got some solid mahogany sheets arriving to use for the final version.

21/05/2026

Sneak preview!

I've got a great CO2 laser here that I use very infrequently. I'm on a mission now to make more use of it with my lights so that I can integrate real wood into them.

This is version 1.

6mm birch plywood stained with a dark oak, and a really nice caramel coloured diffuser. This just uses a simple USB powered LED disc with an on/off switch.

I really like it. Definitely got a sort of 70s vibe and a warm and cosy glow.

15/05/2026

I'm quite fond of this one!

Makes me remember Paul, the octopus famous for predicting the results of matches in the 2010 World Cup. Octopuses are highly intelligent creatures with 9 brains and 3 hearts. Sadly, they only live for a few years.

You can get your very own octopus night light here:

https://theglowzone.co.uk/octopus-night-light/

Follow my page to see new lights when I post them.

This octopus night light was designed to be something a bit different from the usual bedside lamp or standard kids’ night light. The detailed octopus artwork wraps all the way around the shade, with its flowing tentacles and textured patterns inspired by traditional William Morris designs. Once th...

15/05/2026

Little drop off at Cositas Bonitas this morning of some more lights.

Some 2 colour versions of the little spherical lights which are really funky. And some of the mini lamps. I've dropped off one of each shade for now and you can mix and match between the bases.

These little rechargeable lights are great if you want a bit of mood lighting in a corner where you have no power. On white at full brightness they last 13 hours. On other colours at lower brightness they should last even longer. Then just pop them on charge for a couple of hours and you're good to go again.

If you want a really boring 1 minute 38 seconds, have a look at my little experiment

https://theglowzone.co.uk/2026/05/14/rechargeable-lights-battery-life/

14/05/2026

Ok, it's hardly gonna win me a BAFTA but it was all in the name of science. I wanted something to be able to prove how long my lights last. To myself, and to anyone that wants to know. This is worst case scenario. White light on full brightness.

Watch the clock. 13 hours condensed into a minute and a half.

On other colours, or lower brightness setting, these little lights will last for at least 13 hours.

https://theglowzone.co.uk/scandi-style-table-lamp/

^^^ That's for this one. But all my rechargeable lights use the same LED unit inside so have a look round.

13/05/2026

FORE!!!

I was asked by someone for a raffle prize for a charity golf tournament. Rather than just donate an existing light, I came up with this.

Once the 3 for the charity are done, I have a personalised version that I'm going to try so you should be able to order them with a name on.

Great little gift for yourself or someone you know who's a golf fan:

https://theglowzone.co.uk/golf-ball-desk-lamp/

The video shows the workflow for creating it. This is probably about 4 hours in Fusion 360 condensed into 36 seconds.

08/05/2026

Ok, this one's quite funky. It's USB rather than rechargeable but I'm working on that. Still all controllable with the remote control but has a neat twist, if you'll excuse the pun. The outer casing features a knurled finish for an engineered look. Then the whole thing has a large screw thread up the length of the diffuser so you can set it where you want. It's kind of mechanically dimmable.

05/05/2026

At just 20cm tall, these cute little table lamps are the latest design from The Glow Zone.

No cables to worry about as they're rechargeable so you can put them wherever you want and they'll give you up to 20 hours of light from a 2 hour charge.

Choose the base colour to suit your decor and use the remote to set the light colour to suit your mood.

As an introductory offer, these are £24.95 instead of £29.95 and you can get an additional 10% off by using FB10 in the coupon box when you check out.

https://theglowzone.co.uk/mini-table-lamp/

Designed and 3D printed by me in my little workshop in Wiltshire.

I'm just working on some other styles for these, and adding more base colours, so make sure you're the first to know by following my page.

27/04/2026

Just for fun! This is a new light I've just designed. The video shows my workflow in Fusion360.

They'll all have a "pleated" off white shade but there will be a range of colours to choose for the base. All matte and v ery minimalist looking. Rechargeable, as always, so they can be moved around and used in places where you don't have plugs.

They'll be going on my website later. If you want to see updates, follow my page!

15/04/2026

I've just added some colour options for these great little rechargeable lights so that you can now choose the colour for the shell.

These make great little feature lights to tuck away in a dark corner anywhere in your home, or great little ambient night lights.

https://theglowzone.co.uk/spherical-rechargeable-light/

Use the code fb10 at the checkout to get 10% off

03/04/2026

https://theglowzone.co.uk/spherical-rechargeable-light/

The point of this rechargeable light is that it’s very portable. Something you can just pick up, place anywhere, and instantly create a calm, atmospheric corner in your home. It banishes darkness exactly where you need it to. Tethering it with cables and having to find sockets defeats the object in my opinion.

At 106mm in diameter and 96mm tall, it’s small enough to sit comfortably on a shelf, bedside table, or tucked into a cosy nook—but it has a presence that quietly transforms the space around it.

When you switch it on, it doesn’t just light up—it creates a gentle pool of light. Soft, focused pockets that bring warmth to surfaces, highlight textures, and make a space feel more intimate without overwhelming it. It’s the kind of light you don’t notice at first… but you’d miss it if it wasn’t there.