It sticks! How to use Glue Stick on 3D Print Bed
One of the most common challenges in 3d printing is getting proper first layer adhesion between your printer's build surface and the object you're printing. If your prints are lifting …
3D Printing Valentines for the Classroom: A High-Tech Take on an Old-School Holiday
Let your kid make use of your 3D printer for some high-tech classroom Valentines that are sure to impress their friends. Valentine's Day -- or Friendship Day at our school …
Nozzle Nirvana: Find the Perfect Fit for Your 3D Printer
3D printing technology has come a long way, and one of the key components that has evolved over time is the nozzle. These little guys are responsible for extruding melted …
15 Out of the Box Tips for a New 3D Printer
What's in your tool kit? Your 3D printer came with a bag of tools to assemble and maintain your machine. Congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of a baffling number …
13 FREE Quick and Easy Halloween 3D Prints for Kids (2025)
It's the spookiest time of the year and your 3D printer is ready to get your house decorated for Halloween! 3D printers are really handy around holidays and let you …
Better STL files come from Pro Designers
"I'm not paying $10 bucks to use my own 3D printer!" You, after sinking way too much money in your new hobby. You've spent hundreds of dollars on a 3D …
Top Sites to Find 3D Printable STL Files (Free & Paid)
You've unboxed your 3D printer, set it up and printed the little cat you found on your SD card, all pre-sliced from the manufacturer. You excitedly post your very first 3d print on Facebook & Twitter.
How to Print the Perfect Lithophane
One of the coolest tricks your 3D printer can do is make an embossed photograph called a “lithophane.” The images doesn’t look like much…until you hold a light source behind it and see a magical black & white photo appear!
3D Print Accessories for your Baby Yoda Doll
I've been 3D printing some much needed accessories for our Baby Yoda doll -- wanna see? I'll show you where you can get the file for free!
3D Print a Chess Set
Thinking about giving someone special a chess set after binge watching "The Queen's Gambit" on Netflix? Chess has topped a lot of Wish Lists this year and were selling out across the country in 2020! But good news -- a complete chess set can be printed on any desktop 3D printer in just a few hours.
Meet Benchy: Your First 3D Print
So you just got a new 3D printer? Awesome! Welcome to modern crafting! There are some people who like to jump in with both feet and just. Start. Printing. That might work...but if you don't have you printer set up correctly, or got it tuned just right. Yikes!