Custom Tabletop Miniatures with AI
Create custom tabletop miniatures from character art, photos, or text descriptions. Get custom DnD miniatures, custom gaming miniatures, and more — 3D-printable in minutes. Works for D&D, Warhammer, Pathfinder, and anything else you put on a table.
How It Works
- Upload or describe. Drop in a portrait, concept art, or type something like "a dwarf barbarian holding a battle axe."
- AI builds the mini. Your input becomes a full 3D mesh, ready for printing.
- Download and print. Export as STL (or GLB, OBJ, USDZ) and send it to your slicer.
Why Model Spawner for Miniatures
- Character art to printable mini. Upload a commission, AI portrait, or hand-drawn sketch and get an STL back.
- Text descriptions work too. "A tiefling warlock with a staff and tattered robes." Done.
- Way cheaper than Hero Forge. Roughly $1-2 per generation vs. $8 for a digital file elsewhere.
- Built for resin detail. Holds up at 28mm heroic scale on consumer printers like the Elegoo Mars or Anycubic Photon.
- No subscription. Pay per generation. No monthly fees, no locked features.
Use Cases
- D&D player characters that actually look like the character art.
- Warhammer custom champions and kitbash-ready sculpts for your army.
- One-off NPCs and monsters without digging through STL libraries.
- Board game upgrades. Replace generic tokens with personalized minis.
- Terrain and scatter. Dungeon props and set pieces from reference images.
Model Spawner vs Hero Forge
| Feature | Hero Forge | Model Spawner |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Template-based customizer | AI from any image or text |
| Digital file cost | $7.99 per model | ~$1-2 per generation |
| Physical print cost | $20-50+ | Print at home for pennies |
| Character variety | Humanoid focus, preset parts | Any creature, character, or form |
| Input | Manual part selection | Upload an image or type a description |
Printing Tips for Miniatures
- Use resin for detail. MSLA/LCD resin printers give the best results at tabletop scale. FDM works for larger figures but loses fine features at 28mm.
- Scale to 28-32mm heroic. In your slicer, size a standard humanoid so it stands 28-32mm from feet to eye level.
- Angle and support. Orient at 30-45 degrees, auto-support, and keep supports off the face.
Custom Gaming Miniatures by System
Model Spawner works for any tabletop game that uses miniatures. Here is how AI-generated minis fit into the most popular systems.
Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures
Turn your D&D character art into a printable miniature. Upload the portrait your artist made, or describe your character — "a half-elf ranger with a longbow and wolf companion" — and get an STL ready for your resin printer. Great for player characters, NPCs, and one-off monsters your party will only fight once. No more scrolling through STL libraries hoping to find something close enough.
Warhammer 40K & Age of Sigmar Miniatures
Create custom Warhammer champions, unique squad leaders, or kitbash-ready sculpts for your army. Describe a "chaos space marine lord with a power fist and trophy rack" or upload concept art for your custom warband. The AI generates detailed meshes that hold up at 28mm and 32mm heroic scale on resin printers like the Elegoo Mars or Anycubic Photon. Ideal for custom characters, objective markers, and display pieces.
Pathfinder Miniatures
Pathfinder campaigns feature wild character builds and exotic ancestries that are hard to find as pre-made minis. Generate custom miniatures for your leshy druid, android operative, or ratfolk alchemist directly from a text description or character illustration. Works just as well for Starfinder sci-fi characters too.
Other Tabletop & Wargaming Systems
Beyond the big names, Model Spawner works for any game that uses miniatures. Create custom pieces for Frostgrave, Mordheim, Kings of War, Star Wars: Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol, or any skirmish game. If you can describe it or find reference art for it, you can turn it into a printable mini. Also great for replacing generic board game tokens with personalized figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create custom tabletop miniatures with AI?
Upload character art, a photo, or type a text description into Model Spawner. The AI generates a full 3D mesh in under two minutes. Download as STL and print on any resin or FDM printer.
Can I make custom DnD miniatures from my character art?
Yes. Upload your character commission, AI-generated portrait, or hand-drawn sketch. The AI builds a 3D model that matches the visual details of your art, including specific armor, weapons, and features.
How much do custom gaming miniatures cost?
Each digital miniature costs roughly $1-2 to generate on Model Spawner. Compare that to $8 per digital file on Hero Forge or $50-200+ for a custom sculptor. Free credits are included on signup.
What printer do I need for custom tabletop miniatures?
A resin (MSLA) printer like the Elegoo Mars or Anycubic Photon gives the best detail at 28mm tabletop scale. FDM printers work for larger figures but lose fine features at miniature size.
Can I order printed miniatures without owning a 3D printer?
Yes. Model Spawner offers integrated print ordering. Generate your custom miniature, pick a size, and have it shipped to your door. No printer required.