3D Printed Stocking Stuffers
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If you’ve just gotten a 3D printer and are looking to get started, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we are going to review some awesome ready to go 3D printed stocking stuffer ideas that can get you started printing giftable 3D prints for the holidays.
We’ve also included an introduction to 3D printing and some beginner tutorials to get started with 3D printing.
What is 3D printing?
3D printing means building a physical object from a digital model. This is done by thinly layering melted plastic to build the object.
3D printers can print useful objects like caps, lids, hooks, and bolts. They can also print toys like fidgets, figurines, and articulated characters. 3D printing is an evolving field and 3D prints are being used for amazing medical inovations like hip replacements and valve repairs. 3D printing is likely to continue to grow over the next decade.
3D Printing Holiday Ornament Tutorials
If you are looking for a step by step guide to understand the process of 3D print and design we have created a beginner 3D ornament printing tutorial for just that. Our tutorial consists of a google slides presentation with step by step instructions that will guide your students through the process of designing a holiday ornament in 3D with TinkerCad.
Students will create their own custom holiday ornament when they’ve finished our tutorial.
21 Easy 3D Printed Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Sometimes you just want to download an already completed design and hit print. These done for your 3D prints are perfect for creating awesome stocking stuffers that your family is sure to love. Imaging being able to print real toys and useful gifts at a fraction of the cost! That’s the beauty of owning a 3D printer.
Articulated Axolotl
Another awesome articulated animal figure. These articularted characters make great fidget toys and are perfect for the kids on your list.
Gingerbread House Kit
This is a really cool 3D printed stocking stuffer! This prints out flat as a card and you build the house yourself by snapping together the 3D printed materials.
Magnetic Bottle Opener
Another useful stocking stuffer that’s easy to print. This design uses a penny to give the bottle opening mechanism a little extra oomph! A great addition to this fun design.
It’s easy to check off your Christmas List with 3D Printing
Christmas gifting just got a lot more affordable if you have a 3D printer at home. These useful and fun gifts are perfect for the holidays. I love that most 3D print designers are happy to share their designs on websites like Printables and Thingiverse free of charge! Happy printing!
Kate is mom of two rambunctious boys and a self-proclaimed super nerd. With a background in neuroscience, she is passionate about sharing her love of all things STEM with her kids. She loves to find creative ways to teach kids computer science and geek out about coding and math. She has authored several books on coding for kids which can be found at Hachette UK.
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