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51 3D Printed Gifts for Any Occasion (2022) – 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 2022

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.

What did you think of our list of the best 3D printed gift ideas? Let us know in the comments!

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29 Best 3D Printed Gifts You Can Print Today in 2022

Many people believe that commercialism has taken over too many of our beloved celebratory events. From birthdays to Christmas, or one-off celebrations like graduations and housewarmings, a lot more people are taking to making their own 3D printed gifts to add that personal touch.

3D printed gifts are a popular choice for homemade presents because of their customizability and personalization. Everyone loves getting a present tailored to them made from something they like, are passionate about, or even just a unique or practical thing that they know was made with care.

Gifts come in many forms, from decorative to practical, and so 3D printed gift ideas are abundant. We’re going to look at some of our picks for the best 3D printed gifts here for a variety of occasions and tastes that will be the talk of the party.

Personalized 3D Printed Gifts

One of the best things about 3D printing is the ability to personalize almost any project. While this is great for personal printing, 3D printing gifts can really help you show your appreciation and knowledge for a friend or loved one.

Gifts are always welcome gestures, but nothing says you care quite like a truly unique present tailored to another’s likes.

Nameplates

3D printed gifts come in many shapes and sizes, but few are more personal or versatile than 3D printed nameplates.

These personalized stands have many uses, whether as a bookend for a housewarming or a desk plate to congratulate someone on their new job.

Whether this ‘Dad’ nameplate for Father’s Day, or a marker for a pet’s bed or bowl, all plates come in a variety of styles for a lot of uses. They’re a great 3D printed gift idea for anyone who doesn’t just want to get something at a store.

Bookmarks

The best 3D printed gifts don’t have to be large gestures in big packages, sometimes the little things are the most appreciated.

Bookmarks are one of those things we always have until we really need one. Many of us have turned to using receipts, paper scraps, or – heaven forbid – dogearing to remember our place in our story of choice.

3D printed bookmarks make for fantastic gifts that can be as simple or as complicated as you like to suit the gift receiver. Bookmarks are fantastic as small presents and stocking stuffers because they can be anything, like pop-culture references, monograms, or even designs that match their favorite reads.

You can find some a collection of some of these 3D printed bookmarks here.

Keychains

Our keys go everywhere with us, and so many like to personalize their sets with keychains to show off their personality as well as making them easily recognizable when the darn things are inevitably lost.

Keychains make for some of the best 3D printed gift ideas because they can be almost anything, animals or characters, or objects like books or game controllers.

If you’re creative enough, you can take keychains as a base concept and turn almost any design into a 3D printed keychain as a gift for anyone of any taste.

3D Printed Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

While most of the best 3D printed gifts on this list would suit most occasions, there are a few things that just feel much more at home under the tree or in a Christmas stocking.

So here are some of our favorite 3D printed gifts that make for great Christmas presents for young and old alike.

Decorations

We all have that one friend who just goes nuts for the holidays, and for this friend it’s always a nice surprise to get something that makes their home that little bit more Christmassy.

3D printed Christmas decorations make for delightful endeavors, and painting them can be a great activity for kids. Whether you want to print a standard Santa head or snowflake, or go for things a little more unique, 3D printed Christmas decorations make excellent gifts for those who are a little bit festive all year long.

If you need some inspiration, you can find some wonderful designs like the ones found here, or make customizable and easily modifiable 3D printed Christmas trees like these.

Playing to someone’s personal tastes is always a great way to make any 3D printed gift more magical, so why not give your gamer friend this Jirachi Christmas tree topper, or 3D print these Elsa-inspired ornaments for your Disney-loving chum.

New Year 3D Prints

Because of its proximity to Christmas, New Year’s Eve can sometimes feel like an overwhelming thing to plan, organize, and decorate for. So what better 3D printed gift to give to your resident party host than a little thing or two to help with the planning?

Cocktails get an extra bit of oomph with these festive 3D printed swizzle sticks, for example. Or if you really want to make a bang at midnight, this party popper cannon is a personal favorite of mine for its clever design and fun outcome!

If you’re a bit of a shutterbug at parties, or better yet have a particularly photogenic friend, the best 3D printed gift for them this holiday season is a range of photo booth accessories. Party pictures are made all the more fun with fun props like this champagne bottle, this crown, or this fake pair of lips to add to the fun.

If you have any Spanish friends, the perfect 3D printed gift for them during the Christmas season is this twelve grapes holder. On their new year (Nochevieja) Spanish people traditionally eat one grape for every chime of the clock at midnight for luck, making this an excellent 3D printed gift for your homesick Spanish friends.

I don’t know about you, but December 31^st is my favorite night of the year, and I adore finding newer and more fun ways to ring in the new year every time. If I got any of these as 3D printed gifts for the holidays, I’d be over the moon!

Surprise Christmas Gift Box

While ripping off wrapping paper is an exciting and nostalgic feeling, sometimes you want to put a little spin on your presentation. This 3D printed gift box makes for a delightfully unique experience for your gift receiver and has a lovely Christmas message already printed on the side.

Inside is a little statuette of a snowman and a heart included in the design here. If you’re more experienced with design, you can alter the file to make your own little surprise.

Toys and Figurines

Thinking of Christmas gifts always conjure up images of toys and figurines no matter your age.

3D printed toys and figurines can be action figures, figurines, board game pieces, and puppets just to name a few. Any gamer will be happy to receive any of these 3D printed Pokémon figurines, and any chess player will love their custom pieces.

Figurines are a popular as 3D printed gifts as well, as they add an extra level of personalization to any décor and will always make for talking pieces from grateful giftees. They can be meticulous and detailed like this Kakashi figurine, or small and cute like these robots.

Traditional toys and action figures make for unique and fun 3D printed gifts for kids too, great for birthdays and Christmases as big presents or smaller toys as stocking stuffers.

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Jewelry

Jewelry may not be just for Christmas, but its place under the tree cannot be denied.

Making homemade jewelry is a much more common pastime than many assume, and 3D printed jewelry is an excellent way to give a personal air to any wearable present.

Favorite animals and designs can help a person show off their passions, or for the truly creative 3D printing gift giver, you can 3D print jewelry with slots to fit gems or birthstones.

If you use metal, there are hundreds of 3D printed jewelry designs for gifts, and even more that can be tweaked and redesigned if you want a one-of-a-kind way to pop that special question.

See also: the coolest 3D printed jewelry.

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Bookends

Bookends are another common stocking stuffer that always go noticed. The standard A and Z are nice, but why not add that personal touch with Game of Thrones or guitar bookends?

For the gamer in your life, there are bookend designs for Portal and Zelda, or for your more active giftees there are these martial arts stickmen.

These designs are example templates, and should give you a good outline for some 3D printed gift ideas for the next festive season.

Housewarming Presents

Housewarming parties are a long-standing tradition to welcome and tour people around a new home. These 3D printable gifts are normally decorative, practical, or both to make a new house feel like a home.

Door Knockers

3D printed gifts for housewarmings don’t come more noticeable than a homemade door knocker. Lions are the most traditional, but who’s to say a dragon is so out of place?

Or, if your homeowner friend is a Lovecraft fan, you can 3D print a great gift in the form of this octopus!

Name Signs

Name and address signs are not only a great way to personalize a new home’s exterior, but also helps friends find your new dwelling without much trouble.

This is an especially thoughtful gift for friends who live in named houses, though family members, nicknames, or joke titles can be printed on these fully customizable templates.

Tooth Brush Stands

Every home needs a personality, and no room is more uniform than the bathroom, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be decorated with fun and unique decorations.

These ‘Tooth Brush Standz’ are a great housewarming present due to their fun and minimal designs that can be changed or printed in different colors or sizes depending on household members.

They’re simple, but no less heartfelt, and anyone mid-unpacking will be happy to not have to use a glass from the kitchen in the meantime to store their toothbrushes.

The files here come in a variety of poses, from waving to a thumbs up, and even one that seems to be brushing its own teeth.

Plant Pots

Houseplants are as common a housewarming gift as candy canes at Christmas. While 3D printing your own plants might be a bit of a stretch, there are plenty of cool designs for plant pots you can make as 3D printed gifts!

These pots range from standard designs, unique shapes, and even self-watering, all of which put a modern spin on a traditional gift. Our favorite is this bamboo vase for its elegance in simplicity that would look at home in any household.

Gift Card Presentation Boxes

Gift cards are a divisive idea for a present, some see them as impersonal, while others think of them as a more freeing way to both give and receive a gift.

While you can’t 3D print gift cards, you can 3D print this very cool gift card package. The files here include pre-designed ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Birthday’ lids, but there’s also a blank one so you can customize it yourself to suit any occasion.

If you’d rather go for the look and feel of a traditional present, this 3D printed Christmas gift card box is a very cute way to offer up your present.

Gift Tags

3D printing isn’t limited to the gifts themselves; a present’s presentation can be important too. 3D printed gift tags are a great way to add that personal touch to any gift before it’s even been opened.

These can be added for any occasion to be the recipient’s name, an image, or a mark for the holidays. 3D printed Christmas gifts can be marked with ‘Joyeux Noel’ or ‘Merry Christmas’, and similar tags can be made for birthdays, housewarmings, or any other event.

6 3D printed items that make the best gifts・Cults

When it comes to choosing the right gift, thought matters. But it doesn’t hurt to give something that the recipient will really like. Whether you're looking to try your hand at 3D printing or you're a professional looking for new ways to use your skills, 3D printed gifts are worth checking out.

This can offer a wonderful opportunity for personalization, which psychologists say helps us feel in control. So why not choose a gift that expresses your concern and provides emotional security? (1

So here are six 3D printed gift ideas you should consider.

If you have a friend or family member who loves playing board games or tabletop role playing games (TTRPG), 3D printing can open up a range of cool and unique gift ideas. You can custom make a set of play pieces for their favorite Euro game - something that is sure to spark conversations in your play group in your next session.

If they like to play Dungeons & Dragons or another TTRPG, you can also print 3D dog tags or miniatures. While some people enjoy spending many hours - and many, many dollars - creating and painting miniatures, a 3D printed miniature can make a great gift. Plus, if they like it, you can add to their collection when it's time for the next gift.

If you want to make something truly personal, then 3D printing is the way to go. Personalized items make great gifts because they show that you have thought carefully about what you want to give the gift recipient. Research has shown a wide range of reasons people give for wanting personalized gifts, including everything from the desire for a unique item to self-expression and a sense of ownership. (2)

Whether you're personalizing a bookend set, pencil holder, or cookie cutter, you can include an important date, the recipient's name, or any other detail that will make the gift truly special.

Here's a specific example of a personalized gift that can mean the world to someone, even if it seems small: a personalized keychain. If your friend or family member has a unique name, they may never have the opportunity to buy the kind of souvenir that many people take for granted. You can print their own name keychain for them with a license plate or any other pattern you like and let them know you thought of them and they will carry it around with them.

Sometimes you might have a great gift idea, but the price gets in the way. Let's say your partner loves Star Wars and you know they'll love something lightsaber related, like the special lightsaber featured in the first season of The Mandalorian (no spoilers here). While you might not be able to replicate a glowblade, you can easily find a specific lightsaber hilt design and print it without breaking the bank.

If you want to make a gift inspired by Marvel or DC movies, you can choose your friend's favorite character and 3D print it. Whatever the movie or franchise, there's likely to be a model that fits.

Although this may require a little more skill, for the right person this can be a fun choice. The remote control (RC) model is a great application for 3D printing and can bring endless fun to the recipient, whether it's a child or a hobbyist. If you know someone who is into RC planes, maybe you can help them create the next model. Or, if you have the ability, consider printing an RC car for your niece or nephew, or for your own kids.

This is a fun way to add some style to your desk and give someone something they will use all the time. There are a number of phone cases that can be 3D printed. Plus, you can print a stand for their device so you can easily FaceTime or video chat with them. Even if someone has had the same phone or tablet for years, a new case or stand will make them feel new, all at a great price.

3D printing is interesting because it allows for personalization. If you are thinking about 3D printing a gift for someone, think about their hobbies and what they do every day and you are sure to find something they will appreciate. So whether you're printing a gift or a gift box, 3D printing will help you choose something that's right for your friend, partner, or family member.

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Top 10 Great 3D Printed Gifts for Real Men

Yes, we know today is not February 23rd, but that's no reason to refuse such cool, useful, creative and unusual gizmos! Especially since you can print them right now on your 3D printer and absolutely free. Or maybe tomorrow is your friend's or father's birthday?

So, gift #1: 3D printed cufflinks

If your friend likes to walk around in a suit and tie (or just the position obliges), then why not complement his wardrobe with original 3D printed cufflinks? With these small decorative buttons, you can fasten the cuffs of your shirt, and at the same time stand out from the crowd. They can be personable, eccentric or just plain funny. For example, cufflinks in the shape of the Android logo (with and without a butterfly). Or in the form of a bat (especially for fans of the Dark Knight). Well, for lovers of the classics, there are always 3D printed cufflinks from le FabShop.

Gift #2: 3D printed "Best Dad" award

If you already gave your dad a "Dad #1" mug for his birthday last year and he's running out of shelf space, it's time to give him the matching award . Its design - as you might guess - is borrowed from the golden Oscar statuette. On the base, you can put an inscription like “To the best father”, and paint the finished figurine in any color.

Gift #3: 3D printed chess

Sometimes it's great to play a game of chess with a loved one. But what if there is no chess at home? Of course, print them on a 3D printer! The Internet is full of various sets, elegant and simpler, classic and like those in the photo. The scale of the figures can be increased and decreased, you can also choose any color.

Gift #4: 3D printed golf accessories

If you love playing golf, then you know that there are never too many accessories for this game. For example, this 3D printed ball clip will help you attach two balls to your belt at once. But this multi-tool, which can be hung from a key chain or a club bag, is perfect for securing a ball marker, leveling divots, and even opening a bottle of beer. In addition, it is decorated with various images, ranging from the Batman logo to a smiley face. If it's not enough for you to play golf only on the weekends, then print yourself a mini-club and practice in your office or in your backyard. Its author claims that the club can be printed at a resolution of 0.3 mm and with 20% infill.

Gift #5: 3D printed bike accessories

If you don't have the capacity to make a whole bike yet, try starting small: print a couple of nice accessories like this ingenious BaNanaBotCage water bottle and banana holder . It easily attaches to a bike frame and holds a bottle and two small bananas. For printing, you need to select a resolution of 0.2 mm and a high infill mode. You can also use a phone holder if you like to listen to music on the road or need to go on a map. The holder can be of different sizes depending on the phone model.

Gift #6: Smartphone stand for car

If you prefer a car to a bike, then check out this 3D printed smartphone stand. It can be attached to the dashboard with Velcro. This is a great option if you need to follow the route or talk on the phone.

Gift #7: 3D Printable Toolbox in

Of course, you can't print a working drill or a top-notch hammer on your desktop 3D printer, but you can print a great toolbox. You can find many different models on the Internet now, but we tried to choose the best ones. This 3D-printed wristband can easily accommodate multiple screwdriver bits. You can also print a handy organizer for bits and bits. It can be of different shapes, sizes and colors (depending on your preferences). For nuts, bolts and nails, a small organizer with drawers (0.2 mm layer height, 10% infill) is suitable.

Gift #8: 3D Printed Basketball Set

If you enjoy playing basketball but don't get to go to the playground regularly, print this set for yourself. The basket, which does not even require supports for printing, is attached to a holder, which, in turn, is put on the door from above. The designer offers several options for holders. If you don't have the right size ball, the designer will include a miniball model that consists of two 3D printed halves.

Gift #9: 3D printed coasters

This set of 3D printed coasters will be a hit with any man. They are decorated with logos of cars of different brands, from Lamborghini to Bugatti, from Porsche to Mustang.