Things to make with a 3D printer for the everyday person

Ever wonder what you could make at home with a 3D printer? Have your kids been bugging you about buying one for a Christmas or birthday gift because they want one and you wonder how handy it really is? Well here is a list of items that are simple and convenient to make with a little help from a computer program and a 3D printer.

Top 15 items that you could print from a 3D printer:

1.  A lamp- you could design a funky shape or replicate a simpler model and make it the exact colour and size you would like

2.  Make kitchen tools

           a) Plastic cutlery for kids

           b) Plates

                    c) Garlic press

                    d) Missing knob (dial) for an oven

                    e) Measuring cups

 3. Smoke? Make individual cigarette cases

 4. Design a clock and print it

5. Wine Holder-balancing wine rack

6. Container to hold all your office supplies-staplers, pens, paper

 7. arden hose flow controller  

8. Drink Coasters and Placemats

9. Windshield scraper

10. Toothpaste Tube Squeezer and soap dish

11. Game pieces (Chess pieces)

12. Tweezers

13. Phone case (Iphone, Samsung, Tablet, Computer)

 14. DVD case

 15. Jewelry

Anything that could be made out of plastic and thought of can be made. If you have a little imagination and a lot of time on your hands come or a little time on your hands and a lot of imagination then create something unique that is all your own. Good for gifts and inexpensive don’t have to buy it when you can just print it. And it will be one of a kind that will mean more to the person then a regular cookie cutter item purchases at a box store.

What have you made? Share helpful ideas on what has worked for you or what you have created. Love to see some pictures 

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