3D Pen Tutorial: Christmas Ornament

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Welcome to the festive world of 3D pen creativity! In this tutorial, we’ll embark on a jolly journey to craft unique Christmas ornaments using the versatile magic of a 3D pen. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of bringing your custom holiday decorations to life. So, grab your 3D pen, and let’s add a touch of personalized charm to your Christmas tree this season.

Watch our Instructional Video

Excited to dive into the nitty-gritty of crafting your own 3D pen Christmas ornament? We’ve got you covered! In our step-by-step video tutorial, we’ll guide you through the entire process, making it easy for you to follow along and create a personalized masterpiece. Whether you’re a visual learner or prefer reading through the steps, we’ve got options for everyone. Feel free to watch the video for a hands-on experience, or if you prefer a written guide, keep scrolling through this blog article for detailed instructions on how to bring your custom ornament to life. Let the crafting festivities begin!

Materials You’ll Need

Before we delve into the step-by-step guide, let’s gather the materials required for this project:

1. A 3D pen (we used the SCRIB3D P1)
2. 3D pen filament (We used Green PLA and Flashforge Red PLA)
3. A laminator or packing tape
4. A dry erase marker
5. A flat, heat-resistant surface
6. A safe workspace
7. A ornament hook or string
8. The 3D pen stencil included at the end of this tutorial

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Step 1: Prepare the Workspace

Set up a clean and safe workspace for your learners. Ensure you have a flat surface, and consider using a mat or a large piece of cardboard to protect the workspace from any potential hot 3D pen mishaps.

Step 2: Laminate or Tape the Stencil

Make sure the stencil is ready for use. Laminate it or cover it with tape to make it more durable and suitable for working with a 3D pen. This step will make it easier to pull your design off the paper.

Step 3: Design your ornament

Give each student a laminated or taped ornament stencil. Students can add their own details to the blank ornaments with a dry-erase marker. We recommend using a large block letter to customize your design.

Step 4: Outline the Letter

Outline your custom design and fill it in using back-and-forth strokes across the design. Watch our video for a visualization of this.

Step 5: Outline and Fill the Ornament.

Choose a different PLA color to outline your ornament and fill in the shape by moving the pen back and forth across the paper just like how you would color in a coloring book.

Step 5: Attach a string or hook to your ornament.

Attach a string or hook to your ornament so it’s ready to hang on the tree!

First time using a 3D Pen? Check out our beginner tutorial!

Grab the Stencil Here

Pin For Later!

In just a few steps, you’ve transformed your 3D pen into a festive tool for creating one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments. Whether you followed along with our video tutorial or read through the detailed instructions, we hope you enjoyed the crafting process. Now, proudly hang your custom creation on the tree and let it sparkle with the joy of handmade holiday magic. Happy crafting and happy holidays!