TileLoom is a parametric tile sculpting tool for 3D printing enthusiasts. Push, pull, and ridge a single tile, preview how it loops across a frame, and export one 3MF with the frame and tiles as separable parts — ready for Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, or your slicer of choice.
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing uploads, nothing tracks, nothing saves unless you save it yourself.
Questions
What file format does TileLoom export?
TileLoom exports a single 3MF file containing the frame baseplate and all tile instances as separable parts. 3MF is the modern 3D printing format supported natively by Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Cura.
How should I orient the print?
Print the frame as-is — flat side on the build plate, pegs pointing up. The pegs are self-supporting at typical peg widths. Print the tiles with the sculpt facing up and the alignment recess sitting flat on the build plate. No supports needed for either part.
What's the difference between Seamless and Freestanding?
Seamless locks edges so patterns flow continuously across every tile — push one edge, the opposite edge follows, and the brush wraps around the tile as if it were a torus. Freestanding lets each tile stand on its own as a complete composition. Edges don't wrap; sculpt right up to them. Frank Lloyd Wright's textile blocks are a freestanding aesthetic.
What peg tolerance should I use?
0.25mm per side is the default and works for most FDM printers with 0.4mm nozzles. If your first print is too tight, increase to 0.3mm. If the tiles fall out, decrease to 0.2mm. Resin printers can go tighter — try 0.15mm.
Can I print tiles in different colors?
Yes. The 3MF exports the frame and tiles as separate parts, so you can assign different filaments or pause-to-swap colors in your slicer. Multi-material printers like Bambu X1C with AMS can print them in one job.
Why won't my tiles lock into the frame?
Check three things: print the tiles recess-down (sculpt facing up) so the alignment recess seats cleanly on the frame's pegs, verify your slicer didn't shrink the model (1 unit in TileLoom = 1 mm), and try increasing peg tolerance to 0.30 mm. Wet or damp filament can also produce slightly oversized pegs.
What's the biggest frame I can print?
TileLoom warns you if the frame exceeds 256mm. A Bambu A1 or Prusa MK4 comfortably prints up to an 8×8 grid at 30mm tiles. For bigger installations, print multiple 4×4 frames and abut them — or increase tile size rather than grid count.
Can I save my tile designs?
Yes. TileLoom saves designs to your browser's localStorage — no account, no upload, no server. Up to 50 designs with thumbnails. You can also export your entire library as a JSON file for backup or sharing.