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51 3D Printed Gifts for Any Occasion (2023) – Clever Creations

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One of the best things about owning a 3D printer is having the ability to make a seemingly endless supply of unique and personalized items whenever you want. This is especially useful during special occasions when you can skip the stores by making your own 3D printed gifts for your loved ones.

We’re about to take a look at some of the best 3D printed gifts you can make yourself, so if you’re struggling for inspiration for your next anniversary, birthday gift, or Christmas gifts, keep reading!

The Best 3D Printed Gifts in 2023

Gift Boxes

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3D printed gift boxes, jewelry boxes, puzzle boxes, and locking boxes are all great gift ideas on their own, but they can also be used to wrap or package other gifts inside them. A puzzle box with a heartfelt note or piece of jewelry inside is an excellent anniversary or Valentine’s Day gift for a partner.

3D printed jewelry and trinket boxes range from simple to ornate. Some can even be customized by adding names or monograms. Puzzle boxes are one of the most fun 3D printed gift ideas because they not only hold your intended gift, but they also offer the experience of having to solve the puzzle to reach the gift.

Even if you choose to print a simple gift box, it can double as its own 3D printed gift. The present box pictured above is an excellent 3D printed gift idea for any Animal Crossing fan. It’s based on the floating present from the game and makes a great display prop once the holidays are over.

Jewelry

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Jewelry is a classic gift option for your partner or parent. Birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day are popular and traditional occasions to gift jewelry, though any occasion works when the recipient is fond of it.

3D printing jewelry is a great way to give your loved ones a unique gift. It is also a more affordable option for jewelry since it is generally quite expensive, and the cheaper options are usually made from low-quality or dangerous materials. Making something yourself is a much safer option. However, there are some things to consider before 3D printing any jewelry.

Jewelry requires a lot of fine details. Traditional FDM 3D printing with materials like PLA or ABS is going to look too unrefined for jewelry in most instances.

Using a resin 3D printer is the preferred method thanks to its higher print resolution. Resin is also a common material used in commercial jewelry, so it won’t seem out of place for your 3D printed Christmas gifts.

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Kitchen Items

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3D printing technology is especially popular for making kitchen items like cookie cutters and dough stamps for how easy it is to design and print more interesting offerings than what is usually available commercially.

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3D printing also makes it possible to customize cookie cutters and stamps with names or dates, which makes them an excellent choice for a one-of-a-kind gift for birthdays, baby showers, baby’s first Christmas, and anniversaries.

You should always be careful when making (or gifting) anything that will come into contact with food. 3D printed items are usually not food safe, even if they are printed with a food-safe filament.

You can learn more about the potential issues with 3D printed objects and food contact in our article on PLA and food safety. There you can also learn how to seal or treat your prints to combat those issues.

Miniatures & Figurines

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3D printed miniatures and figurines (especially for tabletop gaming) are extremely popular 3D printing projects, and they make some of the best 3D printed gifts for anyone interested in gaming. Some of these models are incredibly detailed, so while it is possible to use an FDM printer, you’ll get the best results from using an SLA resin printer.

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These figures are meant to be painted (usually with high levels of detail). Depending on the recipients’ interests, these may be something that you can print and gift plain or they may be something you paint and finish yourself before gifting them.

In addition to figurines, terrain tiles and bases are also excellent 3D printed gift ideas for tabletop gamers. Since they can easily print on an FDM 3D printer, they are a great option if you don’t have access to a high-resolution resin printer.

Home Decor

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Decorations like planters, vases, lamps, picture frames, and even the aforementioned figurines make excellent 3D printed gifts for almost any occasion. Like with miniatures, you can choose whether or not to finish off these pieces with sanding and painting (and perhaps a plant for the planters) or let them stay unvarnished.

You can also elevate these 3D printed gifts by giving them already filled. Choosing a specific plant for the planter, gifting a 3D printed vase with roses or other flowers already in it, or adding a meaningful picture to a 3D printed picture frame are all ways to make the best 3D printed gifts even better.

Television & Film Props

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For fandom-savvy gift recipients, props or cosplay pieces from their favorite tv show or movie series are the best 3D printed gifts. Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the MCU are some of the most common franchises for props, but you can usually find at least a few 3D printed gift ideas available for the lesser popular shows and movies.

Props require a lot of post-processing since they typically need to be sanded and painted to look as close to the original as possible. This can be extremely time-intensive, so consider that when choosing the best gift ideas for your friends and family members (especially if you need to make multiple gifts for the holiday season).

You can learn more about things like 3D printed helmets and armor in our dedicated guides. And if you aren’t sure whether or not your 3D printer has the right features and capabilities for printing props, you can check out our article on the best 3D printers for cosplay.

RC Models

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3D printed RC models are some of the best gifts you can give since they offer hours of fun and playtime. Commercial RC vehicles can be pretty limited in design and capability, so 3D printing your own RC model is a great way to add a personal touch to a present for a friend or family member.

3D printed RC vehicles are a unique gift idea because you have so many options available to you. Not only can you choose one of several available 3D model sets already available, but you can also design your own for even more of a personal touch. You can modify existing models by scaling them up and down as well and make extremely large-scale RC vehicles that would otherwise be quite expensive to purchase premade.

RC models will require some knowledge of electronics since you will be adding all the inner components yourself. If you aren’t familiar with those concepts, try to choose a 3D model that has detailed assembly instructions available.

Personalized Items

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When you are looking for the perfect gift idea for friends or family, personalized 3D printed gifts are a great option. You can create all sorts of objects with something personal to them added in by using customizable 3D models or by creating your own. Adding their name, using their photos in a lithophane (as pictured above), or adding some text or design meaningful to them can add just the right amount of personal touch to make it extra meaningful.

Things like a customizable phone case, lithophane lamp, keychain with their name on it, picture frames, or a desk organizer with their name or logo on it are just a few examples of the personal 3D printed gifts you can create for people.

3D Printed Games

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Another possibility for a 3D printed gift is making a game. Since you can make the game pieces, board, and case all with your printer, this opens up a lot of possibilities for kids and adults alike. You can make classics like special chess sets, Battleship, Chinese checkers, and more. You can also gift your friend or family member a totally new game that has been designed and posted to one of the sites with free 3D printer files.

If you want to make an already excellent gift even more unique, you can also design your own game, making the gifted person one of the first to get to play it. As long as you keep the idea and game pieces simple, you shouldn’t have too many issues designing it, even if you are a novice at CAD and other 3D modeling software.

Toys

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When you need a Christmas or birthday gift for one of the kids (or kids at heart) in your life, a 3D printed toy can be a great present. Articulated print-in-place toys, fidget toys, train sets, toy cars, and hobby accessories for things like their dolls, toy kitchens/workbenches/etc. are all great gift ideas for this category.

3D printed gifts aren’t ideal for very young kids who still like to put random objects in their mouths. This isn’t good for many of the same reasons 3D printed objects aren’t safe for food contact (bacterial growth and potential contaminants like heavy metals), but it can also raise safety concerns due to choking.

If you plan to give 3D printed gifts to kids, it might be a good idea to coat them with some sort of food-safe sealant like a food-grade epoxy resin. This will ensure that bacteria can’t form between the layers and any unsafe additives or contaminants from either the hotend or the filament.

Easter Gifts

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Easter isn’t usually a gift-giving occasion to the same extent Christmas and birthdays are, but there are still ways you can add a personal touch to the holiday with 3D printed gifts like eggs, small containers for storing or hiding candy, or small Easter-themed toys.

Egg containers with an internal screw thread (like the one pictured above) are just one example of the many possibilities for making the small treats associated with the holiday more exciting. These 3D printed eggs in particular are an excellent choice because they are pretty enough to be displayed and generic enough that they can be used year-round.

Video Game Items

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When you need gift ideas for a video game enthusiast, you should be able to find plenty of possibilities for the best 3D printed gifts. Props, cosplay accessories, toys, decorations, and housewares are just some of the possible gifts you can create with your 3D printer.

Gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch also have a lot of accessories you can 3D print that are sure to be appreciated by most gamers. Fun storage solutions for cartridges, alternate grips for the joy-cons or controllers, and special docks or stands are some of the more practical gaming gifts you can print.

Making miniature or portable versions of gaming consoles is also a popular project, though that is a little more difficult than printing off a Guardian planter or toy Pokeball. Running an emulator through a Raspberry Pi to make a retro console is one of the more popular Raspberry Pi projects that would undoubtedly delight any gaming nerd you gift it to.

Valentine’s Day Gifts

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Valentine’s day is a holiday known for short-lived gift ideas like candies and flowers. If you want to give a gift with more longevity, your 3D printer can help you put a timeless spin on several different traditional Valentine’s gifts.

3D printed gifts like roses and other flowers are a unique way to give your loved one a symbol of the holiday in a way that will last for a long time to come. Geared heart toys, jewelry, and personalized objects with your names on them together are other common 3D printed gift ideas for Valentine’s day.

Following the suggestion we made above about gifting a 3D printed planter or vase with a plant or flowers already in it also works well for a Valentine’s Day gift.

Christmas Decorations

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If you need any help getting into the holiday spirit, you can try your hand at making any of the countless 3D printed Christmas gifts available on any of the 3D model sharing sites like Thingiverse or My Mini Factory. You’ll find models of everything from tree toppers, ornaments, advent calendars, stocking hooks, and more.

Making your own Christmas decorations (or gifting them to someone else) is an easy way to add a personal touch to the holidays. Whether it’s through a personalized ornament or choosing a nerdy tree topper over a traditional option, you can make almost anything you need for the holidays with your 3D printer.

Housewarming Gifts

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Finding a good housewarming gift can be difficult, especially when you don’t want to use the generic options available in stores. Making a 3D printed gift yourself not only adds a personal touch to the special occasion, it means you can tailor it specifically to the recipient’s tastes and interests.

Decorations like 3D printed lamps, vases, planters, and props all work well as a housewarming gift. You could also 3D print an interesting key ring hanger to put by their door as a thoughtful gift for the occasion. Keys are often used as a representation of someone’s home, so giving them a place to hang up their keys in their new home is a great way to recognize the new phase of their life.

Spooky Halloween Items

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Halloween is a holiday that many people love to go all out for. They turn their homes and yards into spooky (or even downright horrifying) scenes with all sorts of props and decorations, make or buy elaborate costumes to dress up in, and buy plenty of treats and toys for kids to binge on.

You can use your 3D printer to make Halloween even more memorable and unique by 3D printing spooky props, making your own costume with custom accessories and pieces, and making custom treat containers to give out candy and toys.

3D printed props are great for large-scale decorating projects where you need several big decorations like tombstones, realistic skeletons, or hands like the ones pictured above.

Making them yourself as 3D printed gifts is often cheaper and the end results are usually higher quality than Halloween decorations you find in the store, but it is quite time-consuming.

Kit Cards

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Kit cards are a fun and well-loved 3D printing project that started as a way for makers to create their own business cards in a way that shows off the uniqueness of 3D printing. They are thin models that share the dimensions of a business card and easily fit in your wallet.

The kit cards are usually small model kits that need to be carefully removed from the card and assembled. The finished model can be anything from model planes to realistic dinosaur skeletons to fidget toys. Not only are they easy to print, but they also make excellent gifts when you need something small for several people.

Kids in particular love putting them together. This makes them a great stocking stuffer, Halloween or easter treat, or prize for other special occasions. Some of the models even let you customize text on the cards. This means you can add a name or a meaningful message to them, making them one of the best 3D printed gifts that are personalized and easy to make.

Bookends

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If you need a gift for a book lover, bookends are a great option. Not only do they help keep their bookshelves tidy, but they also serve as another decoration to showcase their style and interests to guests. 3D printing a set and even designing some yourself is fairly easy since most of the models are just flat extrusions.

One thing to keep in mind when choosing the print settings for your bookends is that they are meant to hold up fairly heavy objects. Increasing the infill and even adding weighted objects into the infill holes during printing are just a few ways to make them heavier.

Phone and Tablet Stands

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Another excellent option for 3D printed gifts is stands for tablets and phones. They are an especially good choice if the person in mind uses their phone or tablet a lot. There are numerous different models available on model sharing sites that range from compact and folding to large and decorative.

One thing you need to consider when choosing a model for a tablet or phone stand is whether it is fully 3D printed or if it needs additional hardware and tools. The adjustable models are usually the ones that need outside parts and hardware (though there are fully 3D printed options available) to help them move.

If you’re 3D printing it as a last-minute gift, the fully printed versions are the easiest options.

Like the book ends, they are meant to support an object much heavier than themselves and sometimes need extra stability. Adding more infill to the print or adding weighted objects to the inside of the print are two ways to add more density to the print. This helps ensure it won’t tip over once a tablet or phone is placed on it.

Final Thoughts

Making your own 3D printed gifts for friends and family is an easy way to make your holidays more meaningful. Whether it’s for a birthday or anniversary, or a mainstream holiday like Christmas, Easter, or Mother’s/Father’s Day, DIY gifts give you more flexibility to give everyone something they’ll love than when buying something from the store.

No matter if you are looking for 3D printed Star Wars gifts, jigsaw puzzles, or a customizable phone case, this gift guide should have given you more ideas that are not only fun but also practical.

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1. The Best 3D Printed Gifts in 2023

2. Final Thoughts

3D Printed Gift Ideas for Christmas, Mother's Day, Girlfriend, Dad, Wife

How to surprise a wife, husband, mom, dad, girlfriend, or child when they have almost everything they need for a happy life? Explore the best 3D printed gift ideas and choose 3D models to make for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, and other holidays. You can also please others with personalized gifts if you modify 3D prints or breathe life into your 3D printing projects.

Gambody – Premium 3D printing marketplace has compiled cool 3D printing gift ideas for 2022. You will find the most memorable presents for all possible occasions for your family members and friends in this selection. All you’ll need is a 3D printer, basic knowledge of using it, and some painting skills.

3D Printed Gifts

The list of cool 3D printed gifts is very long. You can create fantastic personalized presents, unique birthday figurines, cute creatures, iconic props from your favorite franchises, planters, puzzles, jewelry, keychains, etc.

You can use the highly detailed designs of famous video games, comics, movie characters, tabletop games, geek stuff, home decorations, and various accessories. If you have a tradition of wrapping presents in colorful paper, you can do the same with the best 3D printed gift ideas. It would be a pleasure to unbox a package to find inside a cute 3D print for a child, a unique Hobbit-house-styled plant pot for your wife, girlfriend, or mom, and a giant Millennium Falcon 3D print for your dad or yourself. Does it sound fantastic?

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3D Printed Gifts for Girlfriend
3D Printing Gifts for Birthday
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3D Printed Gifts for Dad
Gifts for 3D Printer Nerds
3D Printed Personalized Gifts

3D Printed Christmas Gifts

The variety of 3D printable gifts for Christmas ensures that you can turn any cool ideas into a finished project. With a 3D printer at home, you can easily build unique 3D printed Christmas ornaments and decorations. Your small or giant holiday tree can look like the iconic Treebeard from Middle-earth or another fictional character. You can make multiple Christmas presents for every member of your family, relatives, and friends. And we will guide you through this exciting adventure.

The list of 3D printed Christmas gifts in 2022 must include Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas. If your family, kids, or friends enjoyed this holiday story, turning the “Pumpkin King” Jack Skellington STL files into a fantastic 3D print will impress them.

Makers: Donald Price and Steven James Calcky

Adorable Baby Yoda characters also make fantastic 3D printed gift ideas. The little alien loves the most magical winter holiday as much as kids. Putting on Santa’s hat and holding a gift box (or a mug with hot chocolate, marshmallows, and a candy cane) in his tiny hands, the Grogu 3D model is ready to join your list of Christmas gifts to 3D print.

Another version of 3D printing Baby Yoda figurine comes as an ordinary Grogu character from The Mandalorian TV series or a Christmas-ready Child dressed like Santa Claus and holding an ornament instead of a broken joystick knob.

Grogu 3D model to turn into 3D printed Christmas gifts

Among other fantastic Christmas gift ideas for a 3D printing enthusiast is making a figurine of the iconic little boy Kevin McCallister. Fans of the first two Home Alone movies remember him as a child who finds intelligent ways to defend himself against bumbling burglars. Adding Kevin McCallister 3D printing figurine to your collection of holiday-inspired projects is a must!

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Cute little Gizmo was a big dream from the 1980s when Gremlins film made a real splash. Kids wanted to find the friendly creature under their holiday tree. Although we cannot visit the Chinatown antique store to get one from Mr. Wing’s grandson, the lovely Mogwai 3D model landed on gambody.com as one of the best 3D print gifts.

Adorable Gizmo 3D printed by Vernon WyreCute Gizmo 3D prints by Bill Mattes and Seb Lapthorne

Also, you don’t need to spill water over your Gizmo to get more mogwai spawn from his back. Download the Evil Gremlins 3D printing figurine STL files and recreate this mischievous and troublemaking mogwai to entertain your family.

Christmas Gremlins made by Blazing tree terrain

Some families have a holiday tradition to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in December. The classic story about a cave-dwelling meanie Grinch who wants all the gifts to himself can now find a place on your shelf.

Get Grinch and his dog Max STL files for making 3D printed Christmas gifts for everyone you love. Displaying this “grumpy version of Santa” with a bag full of presents under a decorated tree or elsewhere in your room could lift your spirits.

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And, of course, adding a 3D printing figure of Santa Claus to your Christmas wish list is a must for anyone who wants to feel some magical moments while painting such a model.

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3D Printed Gifts for Girlfriend

This year, the 3D printed gift ideas for girlfriends and little girls are topped by the cute Baby Yoda character. The impressive little alien creature from The Mandalorian TV series has millions of fans from across the globe. It is featured as interactive and electronic toys, building constructors, plush toys, clothes prints, and puzzles. And, of course, such 3D printed gifts for a girlfriend are perfect! You can also make Grogu for friends and people you love using the high-quality STL files from Gambody – Premium 3D printing marketplace.

Grogu is an adorable character who loves to play like a real child. Thus, as one of the 3D printed gifts for her, the green creature will bring a smile if they get Baby Yoda for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and other occasions. So download Grogu Baby Yoda STL files for 3D printing now.

Makers: Patrik Romano and Kevin Richard

Get inspired by other beautiful things to 3D print for your girlfriend. For example, bring to life one of the most famous wizards, Harry Potter. Many people love to read about Hogwarts and dream of owning Hedwig. You can get Harry Potter STL files for 3D printing to recreate an impressive diorama with the Boy Who Lived and his owl.

Makers: Annie Moberg and Jesric 3Dmaker

You can also 3D print gifts such as the two famous friends, Asterix and Obelix, and their furry companion. A colorfully painted diorama with these cartoon characters could impress her if she watched the Asterix films. Thus, get Asterix and Obelix STL files for 3D printing and bring scenes from an animated cartoon to life to impress your girlfriend.

Makers: Mario Durán Fernández and Charbel Dagher

Who doesn’t have a favorite video game? Many girlfriends love to play Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Tamagotchi, and other all-time-best games. So, you can recreate your girlfriend’s beloved character or a prop from any universe. Such 3D printed gifts will raise her spirits and tell her how much you love her!

Makers: Walton Harris and Andreas Fendt

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3D Printing Gifts for Birthday

Many little and big boys love dinosaurs and various prehistoric monstrous creatures. No wonder that each birthday 3D printing gift guide 2022 for kids should include a T-Rex 3D printing model and Godzilla STL files.

Makers: Bill Mattes and David Pacheco Ruiz

Imagine hanging a lighted-up 3D printed Godzilla bust in a child’s room. Such a present will surprise and excite many youngsters for sure!

Maker: Kenny Kurtz

The iconic heroes from comics and cute Groot characters can also be on your list of 3D printed gift ideas for kids’ birthdays in 2022. Such figurines look gorgeous after you 3D print and paint them with love for every little detail. They can decorate the children’s room or become a one-of-a-kind toy to develop a youngster’s vivid imagination. So go ahead and download Cartoon Heroes STL files, the best Happy Birthday 3D print idea, and prepare unforgettable presents for young minds.

Makers: Adam Steadman (Groot) and Michael Savoie (Iron Man, Spider-Man)

Think of what the person loves the most when you are 3D printing gifts for an adult’s birthday party. It is effortless to impress a movie and video game fan who loves Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Marvel Comics, and other franchises.

The numerous TV shows, MCU, and DC Comics give plenty of Happy Birthday 3D print projects. For example, you can download STL files to 3D print the Captain America figurine. Super-soldier Steven Rogers looks excellent as a superhero. His brave posture and the tiniest details make this 3D printing project outstanding as a birthday gif.

Makers: Ben Painting and Gary Bennett

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3D Printed Mother’s Day Gifts

The list of best 3D printed gifts for moms includes cosmetics, beauty accessories, and new devices. 3D printing a vase, planter, lamp, clock, figurine, or diorama can melt your mother’s or grandma’s heart at once. Such a unique gift idea will be valued and loved, so follow our 3D printing present guide 2022 to impress a woman you love.

If your mom is a big fan of the Friends TV series, do not hesitate to 3D print Monica and Chandler 3D printing figurines. Such 3D printed Mother’s Day gifts look life-like and boast many stunning details. If you are good at painting, you can create a real masterpiece.

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Your mom, indeed, has a smartphone, right? You can find many cute phone cases for 3D printing on different websites, download their STL files and make them with ABS, PLA, TPU, WOOD, or resin. Every mother would appreciate a unique phone stand or case as a present.

Do your family or female relatives have a backyard with flowers or home plants? One of the cool 3D printed Mother’s Day gifts is a fairy-tale-like Hobbiton bonsai pot that looks precisely like a Hobbit house from the impressive universe created by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. Many women will love to get such a unique planter!

Maker: Annie Moberg

And suppose your wife, mom, or female friend loves to play popular video games. In that case, your list of 3D print gift ideas must include characters from her favorite games. The Last of Us 2, one of the best games ever made, is a superior release with captivating characters. You can recreate a beautiful grown-up Ellie playing an acoustic guitar. Such a 3D printed gift will be a top present for every fan of The Last of Us story.

Makers: Bruno Callou and Mickael Malet

A woman would be always pleased to get 3D printed personalized gifts or jewelry. Modern resin and FDM 3D printers are accurate enough to recreate beautiful rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. You can choose from multiple 3D models shared online or find a ready-to-ship 3D printed piece to please your woman. Add an engraving to personalize your gift!

3D models by Malinko Design and turbosquid

Cookie cutters are the best Mother’s Day 3D print ideas for women who love to bake. You can 3D print lovely holiday shapes of a snowman, Santa Claus hat or face, evergreen tree, etc. A family dinner with holiday-shaped cookies sounds delicious!

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3D Printed Gifts for Dad

You can build great Father’s Day 3D prints for your dad and grandfather if you own a 3D printer. Your best male friends, father, husband, and brother will enjoy getting unique figurines and models for their special holidays. There are so many fictional universes that every person can find something to his taste.

While kids and girls are impressed with the cute Grogu Baby Yoda character, the perfect 3D printed gifts for dad must include the Mandalorian who protects the Child. You will love Din Djarin STL files for 3D printing as this model is highly-detailed and also includes a Grogu figurine.

Makers: Kathy Millatt and Nick Lindsay

Men who love RC cars or Back to the Future films will be happy to discover the fantastic DeLorean time machine wrapped in a box. Just take a look at this stunning Father’s Day 3D print, and you will download DeLorean model STL files right away to begin working on this unique project. If you are tech-savvy, you can think of turning this time machine into an RC car!

Maker: Carlos Díaz

The best 3D printed gift ideas for dad could include the famous Varian Wrynn from the World of Warcraft universe. This brave warrior has many stunning details, such as impressive armor, clothes, a sword, a beautiful stand, etc. You will love to print and paint this model once you download Varian Wrynn STL files for 3D printing.

Makers: Rudy Varlez and Gareth Lee

Among the cool 3D printed gifts, you will find mech warriors. Fans of MWO video games can guide you through the most popular 3D printing MWO models, such as Mad Cat, BattleTech, Titanfall 2, and others.

Makers: Scott Murphy and Alan Murray

Also, cool 3D printed gifts for dad should include figurines and models from Lord of the Rings. Men who love the darker side of characters could enjoy finding Sauron, Lord of the Nazgul, Balrog, or Gollum with His Precious figurines among presents.

Makers: Mélanie Salomon, Marco Schmidt and Tuğbay Yağcı

Those who are fond of kind-hearted characters will love to 3D print Gandalf, hobbits, etc. You can download a variety of Lord of the Rings models’ STL files on Gambody – Premium 3D printing marketplace.

Maker: Onur Şimşek

With The Witcher Season 3 delayed until mid-2023, Geralt of Rivia figurine for 3D printing also makes one of the best presents for dad or friend.

Makers: Maciej Czekaj and Andreas Schmidt

Not only do kids love playing tabletop games. Dads also enjoy gathering with their friends and spending hours and often days, weeks, and even months on quests in Dungeons and Dragons, Settlers of Catan, Cyberpunk, and other games.

Thus, you can always turn on your 3D printer and 3D print gift ideas, such as a box for tokens, dice, and other pieces. Or you can recreate miniatures for the most iconic board games, breathe life into plastic dragons, and make replicas of castles, warriors, and villages. Such cool 3D printed gifts will make any man happy!

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Gifts for 3D Printer Nerds

When you 3D print gifts for nerds, it is best to include unique and personalized present ideas. For dad or husband, it could be the mighty dragon Deathwing if they are fans of World of Warcraft. The scene with the beast shadowing over the ruined Stormwind City castle is compelling. You can get Deathwing model STL files to recreate this scene and present it as one-of-a-kind gifts for 3D printer nerds.

Maker: Tuğbay Yağcı

The giant Diablo figurine could also melt a man’s heart. The Dark Lord is feared even by demons, so it can protect your house from evil spirits and impress your friend, husband, or dad who is a fan of Diablo video games. Download Diablo figurine STL files and upscale them to make the best gifts for a 3D printing enthusiast ever. Or use your painting skills to breathe life into the living nightmare.

Makers: Tina Fritzsche and Mély Limouzin-Tanguay

Fans of the Alien franchise most likely have the Alien Xenomorph figurine STL files among their top gifts for 3D printer nerds. The fantasy creature looks powerful as a 3D print, and the scene offers so much freedom to your imagination while painting.

Makers: Henri Verweij and Kevin Valentine

If you are looking for the perfect 3D printed gift ideas for those with a 3D printer at home, don’t hesitate to order the iconic spaceship STL files. A Star Wars fan is always happy to receive a giant 3D printed Millennium Falcon as a gift. Bringing to life the fantastic Millennium Falcon, Razor Crest, X-wing, TIE fighter, and other famous spacecraft will give many joyful moments to any man.

Makers: Oykun Ilgün and Damon SiebertMaker: Shaun AllenMaker: James RookeMakers: James Rooke and Nick Hogg

Fans of Mad Max should look at the impressive War Rig 3D models. There are three War Rig 3D printing models on Gambody that allow you to assemble a powerful War Rig truck with its tanker and fuel pod.

3D printed War Rig model by Michael WebbMaker: Robert Salvador

The release of One Humanity in 2022 brought much interest to the Doom video game. It might be keen to add Doom Slayer figurine STL files to your list of perfect 3D printing present ideas for special occasions for someone who loves playing Doom.

Makers: Suppamit Singmanut and Ralf Bullymann

For significant dates in your life, you can 3D print some iconic gifts:

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3D Printed Personalized Gifts

The list of gifts for 3D printer lovers is very long. You can 3D print containers for all possible occasions, gift boxes, phone accessories, headphone stands, picture frames, beautiful plastic cards, etc.

You are only limited by your imagination and various STL files of 3D printing gifts. Use different filaments, resin, and multiple machines. Experiment and improve your skills in making adorable statuettes, figurine collectibles, jigsaw puzzles for kids and adults, RC trains, planes, and cars.

The gifts for 3D printers could be minimalistic or complex. For example, it is simple to 3D print a personalized pen, unique kitchen utensils, baby toys (use food-safe filament and smooth shapes), hairpins, buttons, and hobby accessories. Impress others and feel true happiness by giving something exclusive at an affordable cost!

Follow our 3D printed gift ideas for 2022 to get inspiration for the most impressive presents for your friends and family. Many boys and men would be glad to add an articulate robot to their collection of figurines. Will it be WALL-E or another model? You can find many impressive robot STL files on Gambody marketplace.

Maker: Levi Riel

This perfect 3D printed personalized gifts list for 2022 will not be complete without an ancient tree that becomes a stunning decorative piece for your home. If your mom, wife, or girlfriend wants their porch or backyard to look unique, just like the fantasy worlds created by different authors, you should think of 3D printing an ancient Ent. The Treebeard 3D printing figurine looks incredible, boasting many attractive features and details.

Makers: Annie Moberg, Yexel Sebastian and Seppus Endertus

You can upscale the Treebeard STL files and make a one-of-a-kind anniversary, birthday, or Christmas tree 3D printed at home. Decorate it with cute hobbit figurines or use traditional ornaments and decor.

Treebeard 3D printed by Michael Webb at 175% scale

You can even turn a 3D printed Hobbiton bonsai tree pot into a real wonderland with cute Pippin Took and Merry Brandybuck figures. Hobbits surely can’t wait to meet you.

Your 3D printing gifts could be personalized, one-of-a-kind, and super handy. Sometimes, buying what your child or friend needs the most is impossible. But it is always possible to 3D print it!

Aaron Shour, for example, downloaded a 3D printing model of a shoe riser for his youngest daughter, whose one leg is shorter than the other by approximately 20 percent, and adjusted it for his child’s needs. Aaron used TPE (elastic filament) to create excellent orthopedic shoe risers approved by the ortho. The girl refused to wear the original lift offered by the doctor, but she loved the one 3D printed by her dad.

Orthopedic shoe lift 3D printed by Aaron Shour

The talented hobbyist learned how to make the world a better place for his child. Now his daughter is happy and confident. So, if you know someone who might benefit from your 3D printing abilities, don’t hesitate. 3D print mechanical limbs, create replacement shoe risers, think of cup handles, or anything else. Such cool 3D printed gifts could make someone very satisfied!

Enjoy even more stunning gifts for hobbyists with 3D printers:

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Follow Gambody’s best 3D printed gifts guide of 2022 for birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas, and become a Santa Claus for your friends and relatives. 3D print a gift for every member of your family. Something unique and personalized will be the perfect way to say “I love you,” “Thank you,” and “You are the best” and bring a smile to your wife’s, dad’s, mom’s, and girlfriend’s face. Fantastic 3D printable presents will be remembered for a lifetime and will give anyone many unforgettable moments. And please share the photos of your masterpieces in our 3D Printing Community on Facebook.

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List of Christmas gifts from Cults

It makes no sense to remind you that less than a month is left before the New Year and Christmas, you yourself know this :). And, probably, they have already broken their whole head about gifts. If, as always, you don't have enough time and money, then why not turn to a 3D printer for help? You can save money and prepare for the holidays in the peace and comfort of your own home.

Yes, of course, you can make gifts yourself and put all the love for your loved ones into them. After all, what could be better than a handmade gift? But if you're looking for some inspiration or, whatever, craftsmanship, then take a look at the holiday list compiled by the staff at the Cults online 3D model store. You just need to download the files and print them on a 3D printer (most of them are absolutely free). It's great, right?

1. Rocket by gCreate

Rocket by gCreate. The model consists of the actual rocket, flame and smoke, which acts as a stand. Can be printed in different sizes and materials.

2. Spinning top by be3D

Spinning top designed by Martin Zampak for be3D, printed on a DeeGreen 3D printer.

3. Zortrax Multicolour Ferris Wheel

Ferris wheel that rotates on two bearings. Entirely printed on a Zortrax M200 3D printer.

Printing parameters: layer thickness: 0.14 mm; filling: full; support: 0°-30°.

4. Sheep by Leo The Maker Prince

This sheep was made by LEO from a drawing by Carla in the book LEO the Maker Prince (http://www.leothemakerprince.com/). White and black parts must be printed separately from each other, and then assembled together.

5. Lego brick robots from My build

Print the bricks, assemble them into a frame and cover it with Lego bricks. Voila, and you have a combat robot in your hands! In the manufacture of robots, supporting structures are used that are easily removed after printing.

6. Faire Play Armor by Zheng3

This set includes three Barbie armor sets: Field Plate, Athena Makeover Kit and Parade Armor. These costumes fit the Barbie Fashionistas line of dolls.

7. LeFabShop Telescopic Lightsaber

Star Wars toy lightsaber. Choose your side, print your sword and challenge your friends to a duel!

8. Fire Husky by HelloBard

The Fire Husky is an adorable dog born in the fire of a volcano somewhere in the north of the Arctic. Cost: 2 euros.

9. XYZ Workshop Airplane Mobile

Cute red and blue airplane mobile for toddlers. The propellers are spinning. Comes with fluffy 3D printed clouds.

10. Z Tank by Zortrax.

This tank is printed on a Zortrax M200 3D printer. Parameters for printing: layer thickness: 0.14 mm; filling: medium; support: 0°-20°

11. Seej game set by Zheng3

Seej is a board war game. The kit includes almost everything you need to play. All you need is coins and elastic bands.

12. Lucky whale by Mooses

The whale is 120mm long, but you can scale it to your liking. If you decide to make it really tiny, be careful: there are a lot of small details around the eyes, which require a high-resolution printer to make.

13. Cute piggy bank from Platonik

This piggy bank is printed in Taulman 618 Nylon. Length from nose to tail 130 mm. The piggy bank can be halved or increased (in the latter case, there are no restrictions). At the bottom there is a cork through which it is easy to get money. Cost: 2.92 euros.

14. Keypad for Gameboy by 3D Brooklyn

15. Articulated robot by leFabShop

Articulated robot with 11 axes, printed in one session.

16. Batman mask by Mageli

17. Car by leFabShop

“We made this toy to prove that a product with moving parts can be 3D printed without the use of support material. ” The model is available in 3 sizes. The original version is 80mm long, and also enlarged to 150% and 320% (the model is printed in full size on the Replicator 2 3D printer).

18. Spiral yo-yo from Go by Platonik.

Cost: €2.73

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New Year and 3D printing: creating special Christmas decorations

by — on November 13, 2014 .

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New Year is a time of magic, so we strive to create the right atmosphere and mood. Every year we decorate a room that will become the center of a wonderful holiday, we try to preserve the traditions of the celebration, but sometimes you want to bring something special, your own, right? You can make paper snowflakes, garlands and other crafts with your own hands, or you can express your individuality by resorting to 3D printing.

In the pre-Christmas turmoil, you had an idea that by decorating your office space or adding something of your own to decorating a corporate hall, you can go to work with pleasure, and not count hours and minutes until the end of the working day. A clear idea has formed in your head about certain decor elements, where they will stand, and even how they will delight you. But how to find all these things when there is no time, and the forces are already running out?

Of course, you can search the Internet. But we have all experienced the fact that we want something, we imagine exactly how it should look, we spend hours searching for it on the Internet, and we find only similar, but not what we want. Now imagine - with 3D printed all this can be avoided.

It was with this thought that a client named Yana approached us. She came up with the idea to decorate the Christmas tree in the office, so that the employees could share her holiday feeling and take a break from the pre-New Year's fuss.