So, you're ready to create your very own custom 3x3 speedcube — awesome! You’ve probably reached our file upload form and seen something like this:

“Design 1 (U layer – top of design will border B layer)”
“Design 2 (F layer – top of design will border U layer)”
…and so on.

If you're not a speedcuber, this might sound confusing — but don’t worry! This guide will walk you through exactly what each design means, where it goes, and how to ensure your cube looks just how you imagined.

🧊 Understanding the Cube Layout

A standard 3x3 cube has 6 faces, and cubers refer to them with single letters:

Face	Stands For	Real-World Orientation
U	Up	Top of the cube
D	Down	Bottom of the cube
F	Front	Facing you
B	Back	Opposite the front
L	Left	Left side
R	Right	Right side

📐 Cube Net Diagram

Here’s a visual reference to help you understand which way each design should face. Arrows point to the top edge of each design — which side it should be aligned with:

 

📤 How the Designs Are Placed

Your uploaded images will be printed directly onto each face of the cube. But to make sure the orientation is correct, we need to know how the image is rotated.

If a label says:

“Top of design will border B layer”

That means the top edge of your design should be placed so it touches or aligns with the Back face of the cube once printed.

Example: For the U (Up) face, the top edge of your image will connect with the Back face. That way, when the cube is held with the Front side facing you, the image on top appears correctly oriented.

🗂️ Summary of Upload Instructions

Upload Field	Face	Top of Image Borders…
Design 1	U (Up)	B (Back)
Design 2	F (Front)	U (Up)
Design 3	R (Right)	U (Up)
Design 4	B (Back)	U (Up)
Design 5	L (Left)	U (Up)
Design 6	D (Down)	F (Front)

🧠 Still Not Sure?

If you'd like us to double-check your layout before printing, just mention it in the order notes or email us a preview. We're happy to help make sure everything looks just right!

Now that you know how it works, start creating your custom cube!