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73 People Solved Everyday Problems With A Little Plastic And A Lot Of Creativity
What a time to be alive. We’re living in an age where all kinds of information is right at our fingertips, where it is possible to work a full-time job from anywhere in the world, and where one can create instant sculptures using a printer.
Indeed, 3D printing has been all the craze in recent years, and understandably so. And just like any art form, a creative mind can easily come up with something masterful, mesmerizing, and functional enough to be part of daily life.
Here are some examples that may inspire you to get into this endeavor yourself. As always, don’t forget to upvote those that captivated you the most.
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#1
I Couldn’t Find A Medal Holder That Really Worked For Me, So After Many Weeks Of Design And Iteration, This Is How It Turned Out!!
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#2
A Simple Radiator Bleeding Tool That Catches Water Released From The Bleed Valve, Helping Keep Floors And Walls Dry
#3
Turn Treat Time Into An Engaging Puzzle With This Piano-Themed Interactive Treat Dispenser For Cats And Other Small Pets
3D printing may have been in the public consciousness since the 2010s, but there remains a number of misconceptions about it. Engineering.com addressed some of those, beginning with the most common one: “3D printers are difficult to operate.”
While the article did clarify that 3D printers have more calibration parameters, having a deep enough understanding of the materials involved and how it works makes operating them much easier.
#4
My Wife Breeds Mini Lop Rabbits, And To Give Them A Bit Of Entertainment, I Created A Slow Feeder Which Is Also A Rattle Toy
#5
This Is Mitre Protractor Model Is The Perfect Tool For Both Internal And External Corner Measurement
#6
I Designed A Universal Container Lid Storage To Settle An Ongoing Household Debate!
Another common myth is that 3D printing will replace other manufacturing processes. But much like the prevalence of AI, 3D printers won’t be able to do a full takeover. Rather, they will serve as a supplement to current manufacturing applications.
#7
A Simple Self-Watering Globe Designed To Slowly Deliver Water Directly To Your Plant's Roots, Helping Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture With Minimal Effort
#8
Necklace Travelcase
#9
A Practical Hanger For Organizing Ties And Belts While Saving Closet Space
“In any case, the relative costs, production speeds and size constraints of 3D printing make it unlikely to replace other manufacturing processes completely in the foreseeable future,” an excerpt from the article reads.
#10
Cat Ladder To Keep My Landlord Happy
#11
My New Skadis Modular Storage Organizer
#12
Design And Printed My Wife This Planter. What Do You Guys Think?
When 3D printers came out over a decade ago, several companies had a common goal: to allow the common person to explore their creativity through their devices.
In a 2013 interview with Smithsonian Magazine, Elisa Richardson, then PR and social media manager of 3D printing company Shapeways, shared how they are “giving people access to million-dollar machines.”
#13
I Created This Nosework Challenge For My Havanais Puppy, To Entertain Him, And He Is Chosing This Challenge Over The Easy Food In Hes Bowl
Richardson added that everyday folks with access to 3D printers have created far more functional, practical pieces to improve their lives.
“We’re enabling them to run businesses through our company,” Richardson said. “It’s amazing how unsurprising the stuff we make is. It’s a doorknob or a crib part from a mom in suburbia.”
#16
Hate Mushy Soap? 🧼 Designed These Modular Soap Dishes To Keep Things Dry And Clean
David Paterson 5 days ago
These would actually work. A solid base and the soap goes all soft. A wire base and the soap goes hard and cracks. These are in between.
#17
I Printed This Pound Coin Trolley Token That Only Took 14 Minutes To Print
quentariel 5 days ago
Don't you get similar ones for free from cashiers if you ask? Or am I living in a different reality again? But great, practical and easy print if you don't.
#18
A Simple Carrying Handle For Large Sheet Materials Such As Drywall, Plywood, Osb, Mdf, And Plastic Panels
#19
I Was Tired Of Having All My Ladles Thrown In A Box, So I Designed My Own Ladle Holder
#21
My Secret Library With Satisfying Snap Mechanism
#23
Just Printed The Cutest Little Farm Set ! You Can’t Say No To Little Highland Cows
#24
A Simple Way To Store A Garden Hose Without Drilling Into Walls Or Using Bulky Hose Reels
Laszlo Larthlanc 5 days ago
Good for short hoses. Hanging 50' or 100' hoses on hose bibbs may or may not cause eventual conduit failure regardless of the type of conduit, but you can bet on this: if the conduit or the connection to the conduit fails it will happen while you're away. Big water bill, lots of possible property damage.
#25
A Compact Miter Box For Cutting Small Rods, Dowels, Strips, And Similar Materials
#26
My New Battery Holder Model, According To The Wishes, It Can Accommodate Several Battery Types, As It Consists Of Modular Holders
#27
Hi! This Is My First 3D Printed Car. It Is Volvo 760 Gle Rallye
#28
Hey I Just Modeled This Universal Clog Remover—an Eco-Friendly, High-Strength Tool Designed To Clear Hair And Debris In Seconds
#29
I Made A Handle For The Reusable Starbucks Cups
#30
A Tiny Whistle With Four Sound Chambers That Produce Different Frequencies For An Exceptionally Loud, Distinctive Sound
#32
A Remote Control Holder For My Rv
#33
A Reusable Wasp Trap Attachment That Screws Onto A Standard Bottle Like A Regular Cap
#36
A Compact Shoe Horn That Helps Guide Your Foot Into A Shoe More Easily
Kate Johnson 5 days ago
I get diabetic shoes every year, and they always give me a branded long shoehorn. They're rather useful, I think, but that seems like you'd still have to bend down to remove them? But if it helps them, then that's all that matters!
#39
I Created A Parametric Customizable Shelf - You Can Customize The Shelf Size, Pattern And Thickness
#40
A Practical Drying Hanger For Socks, Underwear, And Other Small Garments, Holding Up To 21 Items
#41
Caulk Gun Organizer
#42
Full Week Pillbox
#43
A Compact Hanger Attachment For Organizing Belts Directly On A Standard Coat Hanger
#45
Simple But Effective
Stephanie Goadsby 4 days ago
I quite like that! Especially for the kids shoes. I do wonder how long it would be before abandoning the whole thing and just having the shoes back on the floor though. It seems best suited to not often worn shoes.
#46
I Made Modular Shelf For A Colleague Who Wanted Something For His Keys
#47
It's A Compact Phone, Pen, USB & Microsd Desk Organiser That Helps Keep Your Desk Tidy Without Taking Up Much Space
#48
A Compact Drilling Guide For Fast And Accurate Hole Positioning
#49
A Custom-Designed, Rugged Protective Case For The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
#51
I Just Printed My Latest Can Cooler Design, And This Just Might Be My Favorite Print So Far
#52
Modular Rotating Speaker Stand With Mix & Match Sizes, Adjustable Height, And Smooth 45° Rotation
#53
Hello, I Created A 2 In 1 (Both A Bird Drinker And A Feeder In The Winter)
#54
Makeup Organiser. Keeps All The Brushes Separate And Has Many Different Size Compartments To Easily Organise Different Products
Marjan Hauchecorne 5 days ago
I would have gone for a more fancy color, but nevertheless, it looks practical
#55
Created This Wrap Around Base/Holder
#57
Upgrade Your Coffee Setup With This Practical 51mm Coffee Station Organizer!
#58
I Created A Modular Organizer Some Time Ago And Have Now Added An Alternative Divider
#59
I Just Finished Designing This New Magsafe Phone Stand And I’m Really Happy With How The "Pipe" Aesthetic Turned Out
#64
This Is A Pill Box With One, Two, Or Three Compartments Per Day
#65
Latest Side-Project: A Phone Mount For Showers
quentariel 5 days ago
Why an earth anyone would need phone in the shower? And apparently inside the stall too.
#69
Just A Simple Pen Holder To Keep The Writing Instruments Neat And Ready
#70
Voronoi Knife Block For A Modern Looking Kitchen!
#71
One Of My Latest Designs,a Thermal Mug Featuring A Modern Look And A Unique Textured Grip For Both Style And Comfort
#72
Fresh Off The Printer 😎✨ A Sleek Honeycomb Sunglasses Stand That Keeps Your Shades Safe, Organized, And Looking Awesome On Display
Kate Johnson 5 days ago
Organized? It only holds one pair, and since when do sunglasses need to be displayed anywhere other than an eye doctor's? I've apparently been doing this wrong the whole time!
#73
Hi! New, Fruit Washer With Relief, Without Supports
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WindySwede 5 days ago
Only 3d printer...? (Current title). How about filament, modeling software, etcetc... 🙃🤓
Heidi Verwey 4 days ago
Almost every comment here is either mean or ignorant. Thank you to the artists and the positive encouragement. Everyone else, no one thinks your snarky comments are funny or intelligent
Mae 3 days ago
I agree with you Heidi! People can be so rude and mean. Who cares if it's an item you can buy in a store or get for cheaper. The person made it and is excited about it. I don't understand why people need to be so judgy all the time: let someone enjoy their creation.
Load More Replies... WindySwede 5 days ago
Only 3d printer...? (Current title). How about filament, modeling software, etcetc... 🙃🤓
Heidi Verwey 4 days ago
Almost every comment here is either mean or ignorant. Thank you to the artists and the positive encouragement. Everyone else, no one thinks your snarky comments are funny or intelligent
Mae 3 days ago
I agree with you Heidi! People can be so rude and mean. Who cares if it's an item you can buy in a store or get for cheaper. The person made it and is excited about it. I don't understand why people need to be so judgy all the time: let someone enjoy their creation.
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