10 Amazingly Easy Things To Print On A 3D Printer

3D printers have been around for quite some time now, but one thing might make you wonder – what can you print with this machine? It may be able to print complex objects, but if you want to print something simpler and need some ideas, I’ve got your back! Here are ten elementary things to print on a 3D printer that will give you some ideas and make your life easier.

Robots

A fun, low-effort 3D print project is a robot. There are two main ways to go with a robot design: build an existing structure or create your own from scratch. Making a current design gives you a specific idea in mind that you can quickly execute; creating one from scratch allows for more creativity and freedom (for better or worse). If you want to get started on building from scratch, search for “Thingiverse” for things like robots or tanks. You’re sure to find something unique.

The best part about building a robot is that it’s usually pretty easy and fast to do, so you won’t be waiting around for hours for it to finish printing. Some will take over an hour, while others might take up to eight hours, depending on their size and complexity.

Once it’s done, show off your cool creation! It’ll be exciting seeing it come together before your eyes! The other nice thing about building a robot from scratch is that if you mess up halfway through printing, it’s no big deal because there’s no intricate detail work involved, so all you have to do is start over again and continue where you left off—no need to throw out everything because of one mistake.

Planters

These personalized planters will be a fun gift for anyone with a green thumb. Printing in just one color, you can use any design you like! There are many possibilities here; you could write a message or make it into a family crest to put on your father’s desk or use whatever art or photo you want to show off. Whatever design you choose, this will be an impressive gift that doesn’t take much time to make. The result is worth it: You can spend more time enjoying your home and less time coming up with lovely gifts for people who don’t care what they get.

Decorations

No matter what type of 3D printer you own, you can use it to make some genuinely incredible decorations. Some people create intricate sculptures, while others prefer to print off miniature versions of their favorite characters. If you’re looking for something a little simpler, why not try printing out some gift tags? Most stores don’t allow shoppers to print labels off their computers nowadays – but it won’t be too long before they realize how much money they could save! All you need is your favorite font and a color printer, and you’ll have no trouble making your gifts look amazing.

Toys

Did you know that people already print a variety of toys on their printers? You can print various items to help improve your children’s concentration and spatial reasoning skills. If you want to help your kids develop creativity, social skills, and fine motor skills, try printing some fun and engaging toys for them to play with. Most downloadable toys are made from non-toxic plastics like PLA or ABS, making them safe for children to handle—and what child doesn’t love playing with new toys? Just remember to keep an eye on your little ones while they’re playing with these toys; because they’re printed out of plastic doesn’t mean they won’t hurt if they’re handled roughly.

Gadgets

Imagine you have a new gadget. Your gadget comes with a manual. What do you do? Read it, of course! After all, some of these things can be incredibly complicated and intricate, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to know how they work! If you have a printer at home or just on your office desk, why not print out some pretty cool gadgets to play around with?

There are many different functional things to print on your average printer, from musical instruments to miniature action figures. These are easy items that you can quickly print for hours of fun. Maybe it will even make going through those manuals more exciting and bearable…who knows?

Jewelry Pieces

Show off your creativity by creating your own unique, beautiful jewelry. You can make a necklace for your significant other, a pair of earrings for yourself, or even customized engagement rings or wedding band sets. The design possibilities are endless; there are tons of templates and tutorials online to help you get started. You can use precious gems and metals like gold, silver, and bronze and non-precious materials like plastic and glass to create pieces that match any taste or style.

Beads & Charms

Print out cute charms that represent something special to you; attach them to necklaces or keychains using jump rings. You can also make beaded jewelry with various beads and spacers and create pieces as unique as they are beautiful. For example, print out a design on an open-back pendant and add your own beaded chain for an authentic, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. You can even try printing your own polymer clay and creating custom beads from scratch!

Wearable Tech (Batteries Not Included!)

Today’s consumers want it all—and for now, that means both innovative tech and beautiful design. As technology advances, so does its role in our everyday lives. Consumers wear fitness trackers on their wrists, carry smartphones around everywhere, and use virtual reality to immerse themselves in games and travel destinations. In fact, wearable technology is evolving faster than ever before.

It’s time to be excited about your wrist—not just your watch! With 3D printing exploding into popularity globally, entrepreneurs can capitalize on personalizing everything from eyewear frames to personal electronics. You can now create customized accessories in your own office or home without getting up from your desk! And if you have any doubts about how popular these products will become, consider these facts:

Sales of wearable tech devices topped $20 billion in 2015 and are expected to reach over $50 billion by 2023. The average American spends more than two hours interacting with mobile devices each day. And 80% of U.S. adults say they would use wearables for almost everything if available in stores right now (according to Forrester Research). 3D printing opens up an entirely new world of possibilities for creating unique designs that bring together style and function like never before!

Fashion Accessories

There are an infinite number of cool accessories you can make using a 3D printer, from funky faux fur clip-on to custom lace wristbands. Who doesn’t love fashion? Who doesn’t want their closet stuffed with fashionable accessories designed by themselves and made in their own home on a state-of-the-art printer? If you’re anything like me, your desire for fun and functional clothing goes beyond simply pulling on an old T-shirt or throwing on that same pair of comfy jeans. While these basics will always have a place in my wardrobe, I love finding new ways to express myself through unique pieces that reflect my personality.

Pens

What better thing to print on a 3D printer than pens? With just two parts and a bit of plastic, you can make one of these helpful writing tools. They’re surprisingly easy to use, too—just press down and watch as ink from your regular pen cartridge comes out of your newly created pen tip. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Just remember not to show up at any TSA checkpoints with one. (Also, if you have access to materials other than plastic, like metal or wood, try printing out some pencils!)

Conclusion

When we talk about printing objects on a 3D printer, we tend to picture big things: machine parts, sculptures, etc. Sure, these are amazing things to print, and it’s fantastic when you can find someone with a printer big enough for your project! But what about those of us with smaller printers? Do we have to be left out of all that fun? Not necessarily. There are tons of really cool small projects you can do with a desktop or even some pocket-sized printers. Your imagination is really all that stands in your way when using your printer for fun and exciting projects.

If you have any additional suggestions, please share them in the comments section below!