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You may have heard a lot of buzz lately about 3D printing and 3D printers, and for good reason. This exciting technology, which has actually been around for more than 30 years has been rapidly improving and gaining traction in both professional and hobby circles alike, being hailed by some as the the catalyst for the “Third Industrial Revolution”.
With that in mind, you’re probably wondering, “what is 3D printing and how does a 3D printer work?” You might also be be asking “what can I do with a 3D printer?” In this article, we’ll teach you the 3D printing basics you need to know to start using this incredible technology to your advantage.
History of 3D Printing
In the late 1980’s, Rapid Prototyping technology was developed to help manufacturers examine a product before it was released for mass production. In order to do this, they used Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software that could tell the Rapid Prototyping machines how to produce a physical object from the design.
In 1986, Charles Hull patented the stereolithography apparatus (SLA), marking this as the first origins for the 3D printing we know now. This machine fabricated parts by producing them layer by layer, speeding up the process for prototyping. Hull then co-founded 3D Systems Corporation, a company that continues to pioneer and sell 3D printing technologies to this day.
Through the 1990’s and early 2000’s 3D printers were large, expensive machines used almost exclusively for industrial applications. But that all started to change in 2009 when the first commercially available low cost 3D printer model was released as a kit to be built by the buyer. Since then, numerous companies have entered the 3D printing market, bringing 3D printer prices down and quality up, making them ideal machines for eager hobbyists and small businesses.
Today, 3D printing is really starting to gain some momentum. Major retailers like Home Depot, Microsoft, Staples, Sams Club and more are selling 3D printers in their stores, and the reliability and ease of use of printers are improving everyday.
While we are still in the early days of the technology from a consumer standpoint, the passion and excitement around this groundbreaking technology is going nowhere but up as new and incredible uses for 3D printers are found each day!
Types of 3D printers and How 3D Printers Work?
While there are a number of different types of 3D printers on the market, they generally all have one thing in common: 3D printers use a digital 3D model file to tell a machine how to produce a physical object using a base 3D printer material. Making tangible objects from 3D code sounds almost like magic, but let’s break down how it’s done with a few of the most common technologies available today.
For the average consumer, there are really two main types of 3D printers to consider: FDM and SLA. We’ll briefly cover them below, and for a more in-depth look, check out our guide of FDM vs SLA 3D printer technology.
Stereolithographic (SLA)
SLA printers are starting to expand their reach in consumer 3D printing.
They use a photoreactive liquid resin as their base material instead of solid plastic filament. They work by curing the resin with a UV laser or a UV projector one layer at a time until the model is complete.
SLA prints can be a lot faster, and many newer models have significantly better resolution than FDM printers, resulting in more detailed objects, but resin currently costs a little more than filament and the printers themselves are generally more expensive as well. There are many different applications for SLA 3D printing technology because of the high quality results – design, engineering, and prototyping to name a few!
Here’s a video of how SLA 3D Printing works:
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
SLS printers are the main type of 3D printer used in professional and industrial applications worldwide. To create 3D printed objects, these machines use a high powered laser to sinter powdered material into the desired form.
SLS printers work with a range of materials including plastics, metals and full color sandstone, making them the ideal choices for a number of applications.
These printers are typically much larger and more costly than FDM and SLA printers, however, and aren’t practical for the average consumer to own at home.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) – Also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
This is the most common style of desktop 3D printer on the market today. FDM printers deposit material in layers, building up an object a fraction of a millimeter at a time. They typically use plastic filament (like thick fishing line) as a base material, and create the object by melting down the filament and squeezing it out of a small nozzle to get precise placement. You can think of it kind of like an automated glue gun. This is a really slow process since every inch of every layer needs to be traced out by the nozzle, but these printers are also the least expensive.
In this 3D printer video below, you can see a timelapse of a 3D printed object being built layer-by-layer on an FDM printer.
How much does a 3D printer cost?
One of the most common questions for a beginner is “How much does a 3D printer cost?” Well, in the current market, the price of a 3D printer varies greatly depending on your needs, from the basic, build-it-yourself kit to a polished plug-and-play style with the highest quality and reliability. For the sake of this discussion, we’ll focus on consumer level, desktop 3D printers.
Pre-assembled 3D Printers
If you’re looking for something you can buy, take out of the box and start printing right away, pre-assembled printers are the way to go. Even within this category, there is a wide range of prices.
On the less expensive end of the spectrum, you have printers like the Printrbot Play, an affordable 3D printer at the low price of $399. This is in contrast to the more robust and larger enthusiast printers (like the Ultimaker 2) for around $2100. On the forefront of technology, you’ll see SLA printers like the Form 2 by Formlabs.
The price differences are usually representative of the printer’s build size, reliability of the printer and the level of detail they’re able to reproduce. More precise, consistent prints will require better printer parts, usually resulting in higher prices. Buying a printer made of cheaper parts may also lead you to have to maintain it more often or replace parts. Lower prices also usually have a smaller build plate, allowing you to only print smaller objects.
DIY 3D Printer Kits
If you want to save some money compared to a pre-assembled printer, or if you’re just up for the challenge, you can also build one yourself. The good news is you don’t need to start from scratch, as you can buy a 3D printer kit that has all the parts you need already in one place, or at the very least access a list of parts to acquire yourself.
The most popular example of these kits are from the RepRap community, an open source printer platform. These open source 3D printer designs aid you in assembling and making sure you have all the necessary components and are supported by an active community of RepRappers who have built their own and are easy to contact in online forums.
A kit will cost anywhere from around $300-$1000 and up. More expensive parts, including using a higher quality 3D printer extruder design, will make the price of your kit go up, but they will likely result in a better 3D printer.
If you’re looking for what users have to say about different 3D printers, check out our 3D Printer Pages for reviews from the community and details about the features of each printer.
3D Printer File FormatsIn order to create an object on a 3D printer, you’ll need to use the correct file format for your design. The most commonly accepted file type for 3D printer software is .STL, while a number of other files types (including .OBJ) may be supported depending on the program.
Most 3D design programs will be able to create .STL files, but if you have a file that isn’t .STL, you can convert it using a free 3D model converter. To translate your 3D model into language the 3D printer understands, you’ll need to use a slicer program like Cura or Slic3r, both of which are free to download and use.
If you’re using an Formlabs SLA printer, you will use Preform.
Slicing is the act of converting the .STL or .OBJ files into layers that the 3D printer can then reproduce to create the physical object. The result of the slicing process is usually a .GCODE file, which can be interpreted by almost all 3D printers. When printing starts, the 3D printer will follow the .GCODE instructions to trace out the object layer by layer as dictated by the slicer.
Where To Find The Best Things To 3D Print
In order to take full advantage of your 3D printer, you are going to need some great 3D models to print out. One of the best things about 3D printing is that you can create almost anything you can think of, and if you have the time and skills, you can design the files yourself. Luckily, even if you have no 3D design skills whatsoever, there are a lot of designs available to you online.
If you’d like to learn to use 3D design software yourself and really take control of your 3D printing, you have a lot of options.
A great starting point would be to check out our 3D Printing Design Guide. It includes a list of free 3D printer design software for beginners, best practices for 3D printing design, and info on how to sell and market your designs on Pinshape. The sky is the limit!
For those looking to download existing models, there are large online communities for 3D printing, full of 3D printer models for makers to print, or for other designers to remix and personalize. In these 3D communities, you’ll find a mix of premium and free STL files created by designers from all over the world.
Some site allow designers to sell 3D models while others are strictly free. In many cases, you’ll be able to download the files directly and then use software to slice them.
Keep in mind that most 3D models have usage licenses associated with them, and you should be mindful to respect their licensing option when you download the STL files.
Pinshape is one of the fastest growing 3D printing communities and is an awesome place to find the best things to 3D print.
Along with cool 3D printer designs, you’ll find a passionate community of makers and designers who will be able to help you learn everything you need to know about 3D printing, keep you up to date on the latest 3D printing ideas, and make sure you get the very best results from your 3D printer.
Sign up to Pinshape today to get started with 3D printing and you’ll be an expert in no time!
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Fidget Pumpkin Keychain - Halloween
€1.25
02Articulated Eeveelution mega pack
€10
03Jumpy Ghosty
Free
04Ghost Booh
Free
05Xbox Crystal Decor Series X - Print-in-Place
€3.36
06STAR WARS VINTAGE WICKED WICKET, JASON VOORHEES HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, CUSTOM UNPRODUCED KENNER, HASBRO ACTION FIGURE, 3.75", 1/18, 5POA
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07Cloth ghost lighting
€4.57
08ARTICULATED SKELETON
€1. -35% €1.29
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Foldable jack O lantern - Carved face
€4.06
10Fry Futurama 🚀 Not Sure If
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11Truck with trailer - print in place
€2.04 -50% €1.02
Cheese Boxed Mouse
€4.06
13Chainsaw Man Helmet - Denji Cosplay
€39
14Velociraptor Bust
€3.91
15Gato fantasma / spooky cat
€5.08 -30% €3.
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Tissue box house
€2.50
17Candy Corn Characters
€4.02
18Toilet paper storage "snail"
€3.20
19Text Flip: Boo - Ghost
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20Moving T-800 Terminator Skull
€15
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Steelfolk
€5.09
02Pokémon pokeball key hanger(Pikachu, Gengar)
€1.99
03WHITE MASK OF OBITO, NARUTO
€3.67
04Articulated Jack-O'-lantern Pumpkin Mask
€5.09
05Megaton Ground Castle
€8.
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Wall shelf “Oyster fungus”
€2.40
07Oil drum furniture set - chair, table and sofa
€3.73
08Crystal Corner Decor - Print-in-place
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Statues of Pole Dancers (pen holders)
€5.09 -30% €3.56
MT LBu 1/16
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03Pokemon - Pikachu Cosplay Mimikyu
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04CURRENT MOOD COASTER
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05Fluffy - the Cerberus dog print-in-place Halloween pet toy
€2.
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The Even Man
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07Two designs, Skull bowl with eye, Skull bowl, no supports, Candy dish, Halloween decoration
€1.78
08candle holder chain
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09Flexi Zombie Hand PRINT-IN-PLACE NO-SUPPORT HALLOWEEN-SPECIAL
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10DUO PUMPKIN CANDY MAKER
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11KDA Evelynn
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Mech Mosasaurus
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13Shark Hanger
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14Articulated Spider King Halloween
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16Umbreon Low Poly Pokemon
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17TonUINO Box Compact Enclosure
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18Lambda-ish Boomerang
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19Support telephone "Print in place
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20My Little Xeno pony xenomorph aliens
€5.09
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Anycubic Flexi Print-in-Place Alien
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02Rebecca Cyberpunk edgerunners
Free
03BEARD SKULL COLLECTION - Nº1
Free
04Spooky Flexi Gecko Skeleton (magnet version included)
Free
05Flexi Toothless Dragon
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06flexi turtle
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07PRINT-IN-PLACE SPRING LOADED BOX
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08Cute Mini Octopus
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Cults, the 3D printing platform
Welcome to Cults, the world’s leading independent website for 3D printer files.
Discover and download the best 3D models for all your 3D printing & DYI projects.
Cults is a digital marketplace for 3D printing and design. Use our 3D model library to discover everything you can do with a 3D printer (FDM, SLA, DLP, SLS) event with CNC machining and laser cutting. You don’t know how to make a 3D file but you want to 3D print objects? Cults is for you! Browse our different categories and download the best 3D printer models for free, open-source or paid mode. The formats you can download are in STL, OBJ, 3MF, CAD, STEP, SCAD or DXF, DWG, SVG format, they are all 3D printable guaranteed or CNC compatible.
We are connecting 3D print files makers with people who want to use their 3D printer. Our 3D model repository acts as a real source of inspiration since the best designers share their best STL files daily to offer you their latest inventions!
On Cults you can also find a 3D printer nearby, get voucher codes to buy cheap 3D printers or filaments at best prices and also a whole series of 3D printing contests.
Cults is a joyful community that brings together all 3D printing fans to dialogue and create together.
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You are a designer and you want to sell your 3D models optimized for 3D printing? Thanks to Cults you can earn money with your files STL, OBJ, CAD, 3MF, etc.! For each download, you will receive 80% of the net selling price (excluding VAT) via PayPal. Cults keeps 20% of commission which is used to finance bank fees (about 5%) and then all the costs related to the technical maintenance of the platform: hosting, bandwidth, accounting, email communications, translations, etc. There is no subscription system or fixed fee to pay. You sell, you win!
If you are still hesitating to share your models on Cults, feel free to read this article Why publish my designs on Cults? List of advantages and benefits to get an idea.
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3D printer models
Looking for 3D printer models? The Internet is filled with sites that offer them for free.
We have collected the TOP 10 catalogs that you can use to search and download free models in STL format. We hope you can find what you are looking for.
- Yeggi
- Yobi 3D
- STLfinder
→ myminifactory.com
My Mini Factory is a 3D model depository operated by iMakr, an online store that sells 3D printers and accessories. It also has one of the biggest 3D printer shops in Central London. The site contains 3D models designed by professionals, and all models stored on it are checked for quality. You can also make a request for the desired model, which their designers will create and put in the public domain. Billing itself as a 3D printing social network, MyMiniFactory is a thriving community of makers who love to showcase their creations. Users vote for the best models, which allows popular creations to rise to the top of the list and gain popularity. The site presents models that are stored on its social network, as well as outside it, for example, on the Thingiverse and YouMagine sites.
→ thingiverse.com
The most popular and famous site among 3D printer users, Thingiverse is owned by MakerBot Industries, the creator of the popular Replicator 3D printer series. The site allows users to store and share 3D model files that are used with 3D printers. It's a very popular site and has a large community of people hosting various categories of files on it. So if you're looking for "cool" printable stuff, Thingiverse is worth a visit. It is a portal designed to provide its users with ways to share their designs and to help print 3D creations. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the better its recommendations will be.
→ 3dshook.com
Another online community for 3D printing hobbyists showcasing interesting 3D printer accessories, electronics and most importantly 3D models. The site contains many very interesting models of cars and buildings, as well as various add-ons and spare parts for your 3D printer.
A huge catalog of paid and free models for a 3D printer. There are original unique products. Convenient search, navigation, rubricator. 3DShook has over 40 categories and adds over 100 new models to its collection every month. On 3DShook you can always find something for your home, animals, kids or something special for yourself.
→ youmagine.com
YouMagine catalog for Cube series consumer 3D printers manufactured by 3D Systems. The site mainly offers various ways to buy 3D printer supplies and files, but it also has a number of cool free items available, mostly in the Kids section. Some of these elements can be customized by children using an online application. The company offers 3D modeling and publishing tools on its website for both hobbyists and professionals. The site offers a content warehouse where the community hosts and shares models. Registration is required to download files.
→ 123dapp.com
Autodesk 123D is a suite of computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling tools aimed specifically at hobbyists. Along with the toolkit, Autodesk also has a website where users can record their designs and share them with other users. Many of these models can be downloaded and printed using Autodesk as a utility to interface with the MakerBot 3D printer. The goal of the Autodesk website is to "help engineers build products faster." The site offers tools to help them collaborate on their files. For the casual 3D printing enthusiast, the best part of the site is the large library of free files created by a community of over a million engineers. Registration on the site is required, but the number of files that are then available is worth it.
→ cgtrader.com
Being primarily a place to buy and sell a variety of 3D models (not necessarily just those designed for 3D printers), CGTrader does offer a selection of free models that can be used on 3D printers. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the body will have better recommendations.
→ cults3d.com
A French community and marketplace where developers can share or sell their creations. The site has a collection of high quality models that you can download. Users can follow the work of the designers they like and get instant updates when a new creation is posted on the site. The site's name, Cults, is a backwards spelling of St. Luc, the patron saint of artists. The site also supports English. This is a relatively new community, so the number of its users is not very large yet.
→ instructables.com
The Instructables website is a community where users can share their DIY projects. This also includes products obtained using 3D printers. The site also provides explanations and instructions describing how to build 3D elements, and some designers take the time to answer questions from site members. Instructables allows users to store and organize their 3D printing projects. This is done to help them work together in the future.
You can think of this site as a GitHub 3D printing site where users can share their files, discuss projects, and participate in them. The site also offers the ability to make a request, so if you can't find what you're looking for, you can ask the site's community about it.
→ pinshape.com
Pinshape, a marketplace for 3D models, is similar in style (layout, look, and ability to capture likes) to the well-known site Pinterest. You can buy models from designers, or download them for printing yourself if they are offered for free. Pinshape allows users to host and share 3D model files on it. Basically, this site acts as an online store where you can buy 3D printed parts, or order your own 3D model to be printed. But if you look closely enough, you can find people who sell their products and also offer the files you need so you can print them yourself.
→ 3dfilemarket.com
A new and growing repository of 3D File Market models.
All models are tested for suitability for 3D printing. You can download as many models as you like without registration, although you must provide your email address to access the 3D model files. This is a very simple site aimed at being a repository of model files for 3D printers, and nothing more. The basic design of the site allows users to put files on it for public access, and download files that they would like to use. The site contains many small, simple 3D models ready to be printed, as well as a good selection of everyday items and even spare parts for 3D printers.
Search engines for 3D models in various formats, including STL for a 3D printer. Use queries in English, these search services collect information about models from all over the Internet.
→ yeggi.com
Yeggi is a search engine that will browse major 3D printing sites to find files compatible with 3D printers. You can also browse some popular searches to get an idea of what the community is currently interested in.
→ yobi3d.com
When in doubt, use yobi3D to search for files that match the desired 3D printer. This tool is useful if you want to search for one thing across all sites at once. A very convenient format filter, fast search, high-quality previews and stl models prepared for 3D printing for printing.
→ stlfinder.com
This is another STLfinder that surfs the web looking for 3D printing. To select files compatible with 3D printers, he goes through many 3D modeling sites.
50 3D Printing Ideas
It looks like we're about to start drowning in useless stuff made for 3D printing projects. But you can do something that will really be useful! If you're running out of ideas, here's a list of 50 3D printable items you're unlikely to throw away.
Bag clip with screw cap
Now the bag clip will have a new feature - a hole with a lid for quick access, as in the photo. This clip is easy to print and convenient to use.
Strange that no one thought of this before.
Author: Minkix
Download: Thingiverse
Modular Furniture Connector
This connector allows you to quickly assemble modular furniture. The default model is designed for 17×17 mm wood, but the size and material can be changed to suit your needs using a parametric file for customization.
Creator: LeFabShop
Where to download: Cults
Sealant cap
No more throwing open sealant tubes away. The screw cap for the nozzle presses the o-ring tightly against the body of the tube and closes the access of air to the solvents inside.
Author: The-Mechanic
Where to download: Thingiverse
Laptop niche
Now the laptop will always be at hand, but hidden from prying eyes in a special niche that is attached to the bottom of any coffee table.
Author: Too Snide
Download: Thingiverse
Phone Holder - Candice
Elegant and simple, perhaps the easiest thing you can 3D print.
Author: Clem.C2
Where to download: Cults
Polypanels
The idea for Polypanels came from Devin Montes. A polypanel is a series of three-dimensional building blocks. The individual elements of a Polypanel look simple, but if you print a lot of them and different types, you can create all sorts of complex designs. Something like LEGO where you can design each brick.
Author: MakeAnything
Where to download: MyMiniFactory
Clothes hook
This clothes hook is designed as an E3D nozzle and can be printed enough times to fit all your clothes.
Author: Filar3D
Where to download: Cults
Plant Pot
This anatomical brain flower pot is easier to print than it looks, creator DrFemPop says. For assembly, it is only necessary to glue the parts after printing. It turns out an original house for plants.
Author: DrFemPop
Where to download: Cults
Door Holder
This is a simple solution for holding a door.
Double-sided adhesive tape is sufficient for surface mounting.
Author: Akiraraiser
Where to download: Thingiverse
Piggy bank
A simple piggy bank for beginners, no complicated settings.
Author: lecaramel
Where to download: Thingiverse
Cable Ties
This tie is perhaps the simplest and most ingenious of all devices. Clips are printed as a whole sheet at once, and then the required amount can be cut off from it.
Author: Sunshine
Where to download: Cults
Roller ruler
An indispensable device if you need to measure the length of something non-linear: a piece of rope, a curved line, a perimeter with bends, etc. The ruler is called Geneva and has step 5 mm.
Author: MechEngineerMike
Where to download: Thingiverse
Pliers
This small solid piece of plastic can replace your pliers/pliers. These forceps take the force to the handles and redistribute it at the end of the grip.
It's definitely pliers. Just smarter.
Author: BYU CMR
Where to download: Thingiverse
Cylindrical textured box
Beautiful tube from Syboulette, decorated with hexagons. Well suited as a kitchen utensil for storing oatmeal, rice and other crumbly substances.
Author: Syboulette
Where to download: Cults
Door Stop
This stop is modeled after the Guyer Anderson cat statue in the British Museum. The design is hollow, which allows you to fill the limiter with something for additional weight.
Author: Duaneindeed
Download: Cults
Plague Doctor Mask
Not exactly the most useful item on the list since bubonic plague is a thing of the past. But a mask can come in handy, for example, when you need to clean up after your pet. And you can also go to the carnival in it.
Author: Odrivious
Download: Cults
Universal Spool Holder
This adjustable spool holder uses a spring and an adjustable rewind clutch.
It's the perfect place to store those pesky wires.
Who made it: Vincent Goenhuis
Where to download: Thingiverse
Sturdy waterproof box
This tight-fitting box will keep things from getting wet. Print it in PLA or PETG, add a flexible TPU seal and M3 screws for the spring hinge, and you're done.
Author: ZX82
Where to download: Cults
Dice
This dice is suitable for flat 3D printing and has a face size of 16mm.
Author: Devin Montes (MakeAnything)
Where to download: MyMiniFactory
Collapsible Coat Rack
Really cool coat rack. That's all there is to say about her.
Author: Komaru
Where to download: Thingiverse
Business Card Holder
Perfect for showing off your new business cards to your Wall Street friends. What could be more delightful than this Zippo card holder with flip-top lid.
Author: PentlandDesigns
Where to download: Cults
Pen and Pencil Holder
Iceberg or melting beehive? Be that as it may, this is a handy pen and pencil holder that is cheaper to print than to buy.
Author: BeeVeryCreative
Where to download: Cults
Groovi Monster Audio Amplifier
This is a passive smartphone audio amplifier that looks stylish and does the job well. It's called Groovi Monster for a reason.
Author: 3DShook
Where to download: Cults
Cup holder
Can be used not only as a cup holder, but also as a coaster for hot dishes. The dimensions of the template are easily adjusted to suit any size cookware.
Author: jmdbcool
Where to download: Thingiverse
Clamp
Designed to hold different materials, including the ends of the wire in the coil. Also great as a clothespin replacement.
Author: Med
Where to download: Cults
Pencil Box
Suitable for storing all your desk trivia and trinkets (memory cards, rubber bands, pencils, paper clips, etc.).
Author: Monkey3D
Where to download: Cults
Headphone holder
This is a duck.
Yes, you can hang headphones on it.
Author: Toshi_TNE
Download: Thingiverse
Polyhedral Succulent Pot
Unusual geometric pots for your growing succulent collection. These small pots can be configured to be connected together.
Author: PrintFutura
Download: Cults
Survival whistle
This is a survival whistle with original design. It is durable, easy to make and very loud (118 dB is more than enough to be heard in an emergency).
Author: Joe Zisa
Where to download: Thingiverse
Measuring cube
A simple and original measuring cube for the kitchen. On each side there are recesses for measuring the volume of ingredients (in cups - according to the American system, and in metric units for everyone else). It is best to print with PETG material, it is the safest for products.
Author: iomaa
Download: Thingiverse
Hinge
This is a parametric hinge that can be sized to fit your needs.
Written by Rohin Gosling
Download: Thingiverse
Car Eyeglass Holder
Attaches to your car's sun visor. Glasses will always be at hand.
Author: Trevor Long
Download: Thingiverse
Opener
The simplest things are usually the most useful. Convenient and easy to print opener. Covers the sharp edges of the cork as much as possible, protecting you from injury.
Author: Jeremy Peterson
Download: Thingiverse
Superhero Keychains
Sometimes you need to remind yourself of your hidden superpowers. Stylish and cool keyrings are well suited as a small gift.
Author: Formbyte
Where to download: Cults
Headphone stand
Will be useful for music lovers and gamers who use headphones a lot and often. After all, now they will no longer roll around anywhere.
Author: MakerBot
Where to download: Thingiverse
Bag Clip
The model consists of two printed parts.
Allows you to keep packages closed and keep food fresh longer.
Author: Walter Hsiao
Download: Thingiverse
Plastic wrench
Handy wrench, but don't choose soft plastic to make it.
Author: Daniel Noree
Where to download: Cults
Sliding Decal
No more worrying about whether cups are clean or dirty right now in the dishwasher! With the help of a special mechanism, the slider easily changes the inscription on the plate.
Who made it: MiddleFingerBoss
Where to download: Thingiverse
Collapsible basket
Cool picnic item. A folding square basket with five sections is printed from several parts and then glued together. For product safety, it is recommended to use PETG plastic.
Author: PatternToPrint
Where to download: Cults
Self-watering plant pot
Houseplants are dying from your forgetfulness? This will not happen again! This pot will water them by itself, and your conscience will be clear.
Author: Parallel Goods
Where to download: Cults
Maze Gift Box
Cash is not the most original gift. But if you present them in such a gift box, your friend will surely like it. The lucky recipient will have to work hard to get to the prize, because there is only one right way.
Author: Robert
Download: Thingiverse
Wired headphone holder
The headphones will now be protected from tangling and breakage.
Author: Robert
Where to download: Thingiverse
Tube Squeezer
Helps squeeze out the contents of the tube to the last drop. Wide enough to fit most tubes on the market. Printed in three separate parts.
Author: Justin Otten
Where to download: Thingiverse
Webcam Slider Shutter
The best thing for the paranoid and just for those who are uncomfortable being under the gun of a webcam. Instead of sticking tape or sticky tape over the lens, attach a slider shutter to the body and open it when you need a video call.
Author: Horizon Lab
Where to download: Cults
Hexagonal Prefabricated Drawers
Useful to free your desk from the noodles of cables, wires and just every little thing. The design can be easily expanded if necessary.
Created by Dan O'Connell
Where to download: Cults
Wall Phone Shelf
Attach the shelf to a power outlet and place your phone on it while charging. The model also has a corner slot that holds your smartphone or tablet upright for watching videos.
Author: Tosh Sayama
Where to download: Cults
Card Shuffle Machine
Awesome item for poker lovers. This device will help to shuffle the cards and deal them during the game.
Author: LarsRb
Where to download: MyMiniFactory
Box with a secret lock
Box for storing things in a place inaccessible to prying eyes with a secret multi-stage opening mechanism.
Author: 3DPrintingWorld
Where to download: Thingiverse
Digital Sundial
Yes, your eyes don't deceive you.
