Are you tired of useless 3D printer projects? Have you run out of 3D printing ideas? Check out our handy list of 10 cool things to 3D print.
You, like us, are enthralled by the potential of 3D printing. Sadly, the environment is cluttered with ornaments and gizmos. We are on the verge of flooding with 3D printed items that no one wants or needs.
Fight against the tide of irrelevance! Let’s make something useful! Here’s a list of interesting stuff to 3D print right now. Demonstrate to your friends and family that this wonderful technology has a real-world application.
Cool Things to 3D Print
Bag Clip
A stylish bag clip crafted to be printed as a single piece with few supports. After printing, the clip is disassembled into three hinged parts. It opens to about a 30-degree angle and closes with a 1mm clearance between teeth. There is also a mini bag clip model available.
Designer: Andrei
Download Website: Prusaprinters
Cool Things to 3D Print
Moon Lamp
This 3D printed moon lamp works on the same concept as a lithophane and is a truly eye-catching item for your nightstand. It’s just a lampshade without any backlight, so when you turn it on, you’ll see the moon’s surface. It will take about two days to print the moon’s two halves. The lamp’s diameter is 8.2 inches (21 cm), and it meets IKEA’s specifications.
Designer: Frank Deschner
Download Website: Prusaprinters
Cool Things to 3D Print
Tea Dispenser
This tea bag dispenser is modular, so you can print plenty of compartments as you like. If you want to mount them at the correct distance apart, use the distance bracket. The mounting plate is secured with double-sided tape or two screws.
Designer: Fim Fom
Download Website: Thingiverse
Cool Things to 3D Print
Circle Lamp
This do-it-yourself project may not have been well-documented, but the result is absolutely stunning. This lamp would cost a fortune in a store. Aside from the 11 3D printed pieces, you’ll need a strip of LEDs, glue and sandpaper, some patience, and a suitable place.
Designer: Minchang Kwon
Download Website: Thingiverse
Cool Things to 3D Print
Money Clip
Keeping your money together is a lifelong challenge. You won’t have to worry about missing single bills with this easy money clip. A business card holder is also available. Print them out and spend your money in style.
Designer: be3D
Download Website: Cults
Cool Things to 3D Print
LED Hexagonal Panels
Is it a light? Or is it considered art? That is entirely up to you, but if you wish to download the files, keep in mind that printing one of these panels takes 2.5 hours and printing the lid 1.5 hours. The majority of the pieces snap together, so you’ll need a stipe of LED and superglue.
Designer: Bigjim36
Download Website: Thingiverse
Cool Things to 3D Print
Owo Pots
These lovely 3D printed pots add color and joy to your life if you have small plants or succulents. Also, you can use them to store small items.
Designer: Nahojjjen
Download Website: Cults
Cool Things to 3D Print
Mini Tape Gun
Adhesive tape has a horrible habit of sticking perfectly to itself, leaving you shuffling indefinitely for the start of the strip. Enter the tape gun, a tool that allows you to select an adhesive strip of your desired length quickly.
Designer: Bryce Lowe
Download Website: Thingiverse
Cool Things to 3D Print
Back Horn Speaker
If 3D printing isn’t fascinating enough, how about using it to create good-sounding, fully-printed speakers? All you need are 3.3-inch tweeters (which start at $10), some off-the-shelf electronic components (no more than $20), and basic DIY skills (priceless).
Designer: E&H Design
Download Website: Instructables
