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Guides Make your own 3D Printed Cookie Cutters – with or without a printer

We hear a lot about 3D printing being used in industrial applications and prototyping, however, many hobbyists, DIY lovers and tinkerers use desktop FDM printers for their diverse needs. One of the popular 3D printed objects is cookie cutters. They are relatively simple to design and print in plastic even on a regular FDM 3D printer, resulting in ready-to-use cutters within hours.

  • Is it safe to use 3D printed Cookie Cutters?
  • How to design a custom Cookie Cutter?
  • Libraries with ready to use cutter designs
  • Tips for 3D printing
  • Get custom cookie cutters without a 3D printer

Products that are printed on regular FDM machines used for versatile parts, can’t be called 100% food-safe. That is purely due to the machine’s printing head and extruder being exposed to particles from various filaments and not cleaned after each run. However, finished plastic parts are rigid and stable, they don’t emit anything until exposed to high temperatures or excess moisture.

For PLA (more commonly used) parts the transition temperature is around 122-176°F (50-80°C). Thus, for cookie cutters, 3D printing is a suitable way of getting safe custom parts.

3D Prints by Randolf Leipnitz, Holger Kuznik GbR

3D printing starts with a 3D design file of the part you need. There are several ways of making your own 3D model for cutters for different skill levels.

Experienced: Fusion 360

If you are familiar with 3D modeling or feel brave enough to try 3D design software, there are many open-source and free step-by-step tutorials for creating cookie cutters. One of the most common programs for handling such modeling tasks – Fusion 360. It is relatively simple to import an image into the software and then trace it with a Spline tool. After that, you’ll need to make an outline of the created contour and extend the wall created.

For cutters that also have some details inside (not just the outer shape) you will also need to extrude those ones as well, keeping them at a lower height, so they don’t cut the details out but rather just emboss them onto the dough. They also require being connected to the outline and combine and that, pretty much, all. Check out more detailed instructions for working with Fusion 360 in this guide by Nikus.

If you are planning to try modeling your cutter yourself manually, we also recommend you have a quick look at FDM 3D printing tolerances and numbers for minimal details to make sure your cutter will be printable.

Medium: TinkerCAD + SVG file

For first-time designers, a simpler way of getting a DIY cookie cutter is to use .svg files or design software like Adobe Illustrator to create ones. Then, it is down to simply importing the cutter shapes, re-sizing and combining the parts in free-to-use and beginner-friendly TinkerCAD. We highly recommend a tutorial below for more details.

Newbie: customizing apps

If you aren’t friendly with design software or don’t want to invest a lot of time into this, no worries! There are apps that can generate a cutter model from your picture or customize preset shapes. Currently, the most popular one is CookieCAD.

3D printed cookie cutters are a popular item to experiment with. Thus, there are many diverse 3D models both free and purchasable, which are ready to use and tested by others. Check out the popular STL files libraries, and the chance is high that you’ll find something close to what you need.

  • Cults3D
  • Thingiverse
  • Treatstock
  • Turbosquid

Browse Cookie Cutters

With a suitable model 3D printing a cookie cutter should be relatively simple. Among all filament types available, we recommend sticking to basic PLA filament as it is pain-free to use and has great detail transition. For the design itself general rules for FDM printing are:

  • Model design details to be larger than 1.15 mm or at least 0.5 mm;
  • Ensure a model's wall thickness of 1.2 mm at least;
  • For text, prefer thicker fonts and opt for 1 mm depth/height for it;
  • Remember to have the text mirrored, so it comes out correctly on the cookie;
  • Place the model in the file with the “cutting” side up, so it’ll be printed from the flat and wide base.

Don’t own a 3D printer? It’s not a problem. You can use a 3D printing service to order your custom cookie cutters made and delivered. Simply drop your file into the widget, choose a quantity, select material and color for your cutter to instantly see the price.

Cover image by Marco Verch under Creative Commons 2.0 License

Guides Make your own 3D Printed Cookie Cutters – with or without a printer

We hear a lot about 3D printing being used in industrial applications and prototyping, however, many hobbyists, DIY lovers and tinkerers use desktop FDM printers for their diverse needs. One of the popular 3D printed objects is cookie cutters. They are relatively simple to design and print in plastic even on a regular FDM 3D printer, resulting in ready-to-use cutters within hours.

  • Is it safe to use 3D printed Cookie Cutters?
  • How to design a custom Cookie Cutter?
  • Libraries with ready to use cutter designs
  • Tips for 3D printing
  • Get custom cookie cutters without a 3D printer

Products that are printed on regular FDM machines used for versatile parts, can’t be called 100% food-safe. That is purely due to the machine’s printing head and extruder being exposed to particles from various filaments and not cleaned after each run. However, finished plastic parts are rigid and stable, they don’t emit anything until exposed to high temperatures or excess moisture.

For PLA (more commonly used) parts the transition temperature is around 122-176°F (50-80°C). Thus, for cookie cutters, 3D printing is a suitable way of getting safe custom parts.

3D Prints by Randolf Leipnitz, Holger Kuznik GbR

3D printing starts with a 3D design file of the part you need. There are several ways of making your own 3D model for cutters for different skill levels.

Experienced: Fusion 360

If you are familiar with 3D modeling or feel brave enough to try 3D design software, there are many open-source and free step-by-step tutorials for creating cookie cutters. One of the most common programs for handling such modeling tasks – Fusion 360. It is relatively simple to import an image into the software and then trace it with a Spline tool. After that, you’ll need to make an outline of the created contour and extend the wall created.

For cutters that also have some details inside (not just the outer shape) you will also need to extrude those ones as well, keeping them at a lower height, so they don’t cut the details out but rather just emboss them onto the dough. They also require being connected to the outline and combine and that, pretty much, all. Check out more detailed instructions for working with Fusion 360 in this guide by Nikus.

If you are planning to try modeling your cutter yourself manually, we also recommend you have a quick look at FDM 3D printing tolerances and numbers for minimal details to make sure your cutter will be printable.

Medium: TinkerCAD + SVG file

For first-time designers, a simpler way of getting a DIY cookie cutter is to use .svg files or design software like Adobe Illustrator to create ones. Then, it is down to simply importing the cutter shapes, re-sizing and combining the parts in free-to-use and beginner-friendly TinkerCAD. We highly recommend a tutorial below for more details.

Newbie: customizing apps

If you aren’t friendly with design software or don’t want to invest a lot of time into this, no worries! There are apps that can generate a cutter model from your picture or customize preset shapes. Currently, the most popular one is CookieCAD.

3D printed cookie cutters are a popular item to experiment with. Thus, there are many diverse 3D models both free and purchasable, which are ready to use and tested by others. Check out the popular STL files libraries, and the chance is high that you’ll find something close to what you need.

  • Cults3D
  • Thingiverse
  • Treatstock
  • Turbosquid

Browse Cookie Cutters

With a suitable model 3D printing a cookie cutter should be relatively simple. Among all filament types available, we recommend sticking to basic PLA filament as it is pain-free to use and has great detail transition. For the design itself general rules for FDM printing are:

  • Model design details to be larger than 1.15 mm or at least 0.5 mm;
  • Ensure a model's wall thickness of 1.2 mm at least;
  • For text, prefer thicker fonts and opt for 1 mm depth/height for it;
  • Remember to have the text mirrored, so it comes out correctly on the cookie;
  • Place the model in the file with the “cutting” side up, so it’ll be printed from the flat and wide base.

Don’t own a 3D printer? It’s not a problem. You can use a 3D printing service to order your custom cookie cutters made and delivered. Simply drop your file into the widget, choose a quantity, select material and color for your cutter to instantly see the price.

Cover image by Marco Verch under Creative Commons 2.0 License

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20 amazing things made with a 3D printer

If you can print in 2D, can you print in 3D? Well, the technology is already here. You can print 3D objects based on a working template, and they are not only meant to be looked at. They actually work! Manufacturers can provide you with a template from which you can print a broken machine part, say a screw, rather than placing an order and then waiting for a replacement. nine0006

Alternatively, you can replicate an expensive car like a 1960 Aston Martin DB5 in 1:3 scale and then, for example, shoot it down or burn it down for fun, like the makers of the James Bond movie Skyfall did.

3D printing is made possible by fusing layer by layer of durable plastics and metals based on a pattern designed with ARPA (Computer Aided Design). Each layer, about 0.1 mm thick, consists of liquid, powder or whole sheets of material. nine0006

With this technology and a 3D printer, you can design, construct, or 3D print almost everything around you, as long as you have the templates. Just to give you an idea of ​​what you can do with 3D printing, check out these 20 amazing printed masterpieces.

Firearms

In the past, printed firearms broke easily after a few shots. Today, however, the non-profit corporation Defense Distributed is offering users to download the necessary files to print your own firearms if you have a 3D printer at home. nine0006

Here is one of the videos of their semi-automatic and semi-automatic weapons:

Acoustic guitar

Scott Summi printed the world's first 3D acoustic guitar, which means that now everyone others know it's possible.

3D printed guitars can be made from plastic complete with a metal sound hole cover and heel. In addition to creating working musical instruments, guitarists can also make exact 3D copies of the guitars of their favorite musicians or idols. nine0006

Homemade Camera Lens

A camera lens is not easy to make, but with 3D printing you can make your own lens and even get some creative and unique results with it.

The creator of this lens (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:37147) used acrylic to replace glass in the lens, as well as some other parts and mechanisms to bring them together. And, most importantly, the lens works! Check out some pictures taken with this lens: http://suzuki11.tumblr.com/

Shakuhachi Flute

This beautiful Japanese flute is 3D printed stainless steel. It comes in a variety of finishes such as gold plated matte or glossy and antique bronze matte (pictured below). The flute is 9.4 inches long and if you look closely you can see a small dragon on it.

You can buy this beautiful musical instrument for $239.95. Just imagine what this technology means for fantasy lovers. nine0006

Simple Loom

If you are going to weave a small amount of fabric, you can create this simple loom with a 3D printer and some plastic. All parts were fastened with bolts. To model this loom, the author used a 3D modeling program called openSCAD.

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Machine model: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11374

3D kids drawing figures maybe a sculpture? Well, now you can do it for 99 euros. Thanks to 3D printing, your child's colorful drawing can be turned into a work of art.

Approximately 4" long object can be used to decorate your desktop or home, or as a trophy for your child's artistic talents. http://www.crayoncreatures.com/

3 D- embryo

“3D scanning” of your unborn child takes on a whole new meaning. Instead of a picture of your ultrasound, a Japanese company is offering you the so-called Angel Shape, a 3D print of your embryo for $1,275. A 3D model is created based on the processed image data using BioTexture.

Medical models

When it comes to technology, science has to be involved. Thanks to 3D printing, doctors will have a cheaper alternative to study human anatomy, as well as the ability to introduce more realistic models into surgical practice without the use of cadavers. nine0006

The printing of these medical models is so accurate that surgeons can use them to plan operations before operating on the real patient.

Illuminated shoes

This sneaker has a lot of intricate details and 1 meter of wires to light it up, so this is not a shoe you could wear. It was 3D printed and used for a commercial advertisement for the Onitsuka Tiger. The link says you can buy it for 5879.83 euros and use as a modern sculpture in your home.

In this video you can see how this amazing shoe was made:

Case for your iPhone with card slot

This Janne Kyttanen creation might look like a good iPhone 5 case design, but it's more functional than a normal case. It can also store any two cards.

It is called the "Mondriaan" case, after the artist Piet Mondriaan, who liked the design of horizontal and vertical lines. This case costs 34.9$9 and available in 3 colors.

Wire Storage Device

If you bring your USB cables or other wires with you and want to keep them neatly folded and tangle-free, you can buy this wire storage device to help you get rid of from the hassle and save your time.

It can be printed in a wide range of colors and costs between 10 and 20 euros depending on the color and size you choose. nine0006

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Infinite Sisu iPad Stand

This stand is inspired by the Finnish concept of determination; The little muscular "man" holding your iPad is pretty hard to ignore. This is definitely a work of art that you can purchase for $161.

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Bugdroid according to your design

Fans of the Android operating system and especially its splash logo figurines will also love these 3D crafted figurines, where the most amazing thing is that you can customize and choose different themes that suit you best.

There are 25 standard themes to choose from, priced at $21.99; If you don't find one that's right for you, then there's the option to customize your own Bugdroid for a starting price of $29$.99

Lamp

Your attention is the so-called palm lamp or lamp (Palm Lamp) from the same designer who made the iPhone case in the 10th item of our list. Janne Kyttanen has designed this rather eye-catching piece of art that comes in a wide variety of sizes. This lamp can be used as part of the decor, as a floor or table lamp or even a chandelier.

Kaleidoscope watch

This is a 3D printed watch that consists of two parts: part "A" and part "B". The first part is the purple dial itself, the second is the design part behind the dial.

With the instructions, you can quickly and easily assemble and set them up. Two versions of the watch are available for order: the kaleidoscope watch in white design will cost a total of $51, while the black one will cost $61.

Revolution in 3 D Anatomical Sculpture Prints

This piece of art is the creation of one of the most famous 3D designers Joshua Harker. This sculpture is printed in polyamide, obtained by laser sintering nylon and glass. Follow the link to see more photos of this intricate creation: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshharker/anatomica-di-revolutis

Coffee cups

ceramics. The printing process takes almost a full day, and the One Cup a Day project aims to design and create 30 unique cups in 30 days. You can purchase their creations from this site where prices range from $36 to $77: https://www. cunicode.com/works/one-coffee-cup-a-day/

High heel shoes

This pair of 3D high heel shoes called "Morphogenesis" was designed by Pauline Van Dongen and made from laser sintered nylon. She collaborated with Freedom Of Creation on the design, which in turn won the Most Creative Collection award at Mittelmoda 2010.

These shoes come in a variety of colors and truly define the future of 3D printed accessories. . nine0006

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Fabrics printed with 3 D

Designer Jiri Evenhuise together Janne Kyttanen has worked hard to make needle and thread a thing of the past. In their work, they use software that collects data on the physique of a particular person and instantly creates clothes that will fit exactly on the figure.

This type of production is recyclable, less labour-intensive, reduces production time and is ultimately a more sustainable way to produce clothing.

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