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While the words “3D printing” may still conjure up ideas right out of science fiction, some users of the 3D printing subreddit are already creating things from the comfort of their homes. Below we’ve put together photos of some of the most creative projects on r/3Dprinting.

The actual technology isn’t that complicated. Basically, 3D printing involves laying down material, layer by layer, until it forms the desired 3D object. This “layer“ can be anything from plastic to metal or even clay! If there is a digital 3D model and enough printing material, the sky's the limit. And it’s not just passion projects and art, some creators are solving real world problems. Make sure to upvote the creations that you just realized you need in your house and check out part 1 for more.

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Wife And I (Mostly Her) Added Hearing Aids To Our Niece's Gift. They Match Hers

Hand holding blonde doll with 3D printed pink hearing aid attached behind the ear, showcasing advanced 3D printing.

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    Printed A 4-Foot T-Rex And Buried It In My Yard For My Nieces To Discover And Excavate

    3D printing used to create a detailed small dinosaur skeleton replica partially buried in dirt outdoors.

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    #3

    Last Weekend We Began Delivering 3D Printed Bionic Hands To Ukraine! First Up, A 24 Year Old Soldier

    Man smiling indoors showing a 3D printed prosthetic arm with detailed design and functional fingers in an office setting

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    #4

    This Eagle Was Shot In The Face And Got 3D Printed Beak Which Made Him More Badass

    Eagle using a 3D printed prosthetic beak, showcasing advanced 3D printing innovation for animal rehabilitation.

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    #5

    A Moon Staff That I Made For My Renaissance Faire Costume This Year. Turns On By Hitting The Base Of The Staff On The Ground

    Person holding a 3D printed staff with a glowing moon-like orb on top, showcasing advanced 3D printing craftsmanship.

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    #6

    My Wife Keeps Asking For Help In The Kitchen, Apparently This Doesn't Count

    Two large and detailed 3D printed robot models standing in a kitchen with tiled walls and wooden floor.

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    #7

    Finished My Iron Man Lamp

    3D printed robotic hand with moving fingers and mechanical details displayed on a desk beside a computer.

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    #8

    I Made A Reusable Grocery Shopping List

    3D printed grocery list organizer with sliding markers highlighting common food items on a textured surface.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You see the original versions on BP from time to time. They were made of metal and if I remember correctly started being used in the 30s (please correct me if I'm wrong). I also think including the last item was fun.

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    #9

    Made The Rocketeer Helmet And Pack Myself

    3D printing used to create a detailed retro rocket jetpack, shown on a table and worn on the street by a person.

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    #10

    I Designed Drawer/Cabinet Knobs In The Shape Of Rock Wall Climbing Holds

    Hand holding colorful 3D printed climbing holds, showcasing innovative 3D printing cool creations and designs.

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    #11

    I Love 3D Printing!

    3D printing process showing parts and assembled model of a mechanical four-legged robot on Ender printer bed.

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    #12

    I Designed And Printed A Scale Model Of The Titanics Engine, And Today Was The First Time She Ran By Itself On Air. Still Work In Progress

    Detailed 3D printing model of an engine with moving parts, showcasing advanced 3D printing craftsmanship on a wooden table.

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    #13

    I Think My Dad Dislikes My Latest Print

    Note with handwritten warning about black arts and witchcraft above a 3D printed black bolt and white nuts on a wooden surface.

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    #14

    This Kid Answered A Request From Local Hospitals To Create Ear Guards, To Help Take The Pressure Off Healthcare Worker’s Ears From Wearing Masks All Day. He Also Made The 3D Printing Patterns Available To Everyone

    Boy showcasing 3D printed ear savers, used for mask comfort, alongside printing process and usage on a woman’s head.

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    #15

    I Designed A 3D Printed Mirror Array To Propose! The Mirrors Are Angled So That Just Before Sunset, They Reflect The Sunlight To Spell “Marry Me?”

    Hexagonal 3D printed mirror art on wall and a creative 3D printed marriage proposal on a beach with people.

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    #16

    My Wife Got A New Job As A School Bus Driver. Her First Day Of Training She Only Hit One Cone. I Was So Proud Of Her I Had To Make Her Something To Remember The Day

    3D printed orange traffic cone on a black base with engraved text never forget and a date.

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    #17

    Someone Kept Drinking My Milk From The Office Fridge, So I've Made A Lock For The Milk Bottle

    3D printed lock cap on a milk bottle with a combination padlock, showcasing innovative 3D printing design.

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    #18

    I 3D Printed Matching Helmets For Myself And My Nub. "Don't Talk To Me Or My Son Ever Again."

    Person wearing a 3D printed golden helmet and matching small helmet on their fist, showcasing advanced 3D printing.

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    #19

    Ugh... Another Bird Feeder... But This One Is For The Common Good!

    3D printing innovation shown with a custom bird feeder attached to a metal pole, attracting multiple small birds.

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    #20

    A Walk Around Of The 1:1 T-Rex Print. Started Printing The Ribs Today

    Large 3D printed dinosaur skull replica displayed outdoors on grass with detailed textures and realistic design.

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    #21

    Kirby Fume Extractor

    Pink 3D printed figurine resembling a cartoon character being soldered with electronic wires on a wooden surface.

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    #22

    Dragon Finally Done! She’s Not Perfect, But After Some Surgery, She’s Beautiful. Almost 5 Feet Long!

    3D printing creation of a detailed pink and blue dragon model displayed on a wooden table in a living room.

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    #23

    Ultimate Tic Tac Toe

    3D printed tic tac toe game pieces and board showcasing creative and cool 3D printing design ideas.

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    #24

    I 3D Printed A Completely Pointless New Lid For My Sharpie, Based On A Medieval Mace In The Royal Armouries Collection

    Black 3D printed sharpie cap replacement featuring a unique star-shaped design on a wooden surface.

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    #25

    Ran Out Of Filament Overnight But The Print Was Too Pretty To Waste So I Found A Hat On Thingiverse And Made A Spooky Squirtle Instead!

    Ornate 3D printed figurine wearing a wizard hat with detailed patterns, showcased in natural light.

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    #26

    Yes! Finally Dialed In Wood Filament On My Printer!

    Heart-shaped 3D printed box with intricate floral designs, showcasing cool 3D printing craftsmanship and creativity.

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    #27

    My Latest Dual-Pattern Mechanical Dice Box

    Hand holding an intricate 3D printed container with dice inside, showcasing advanced 3D printing creativity and design.

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    #28

    I Printed Eyes For My VR Headset

    Man wearing a 3D printed headset with mechanical eyes and visible wiring showcasing advanced 3D printing technology.

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    #29

    Tired Of Having Your Charging Cable Stolen? Try Security By Obfuscation

    Blue 3D printed custom adapter attached to a white charging cable, showcasing innovative 3D printing cool creations.

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    #30

    Checkout My Carina Nebula Version Of My Jwst Night Light!

    Hexagonal 3D printed night light plugged into a wall outlet, glowing with a warm golden light.

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    #31

    Over 3500 Print Hours, To Hold 100 Raspberry Pi Cameras. For A Custom 3D Scanning Rig

    3D printing setup with multiple vertical frames and lights arranged in a circular formation in a room.

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    #32

    I'm Happy With How My Chess Board Came Out

    3D printing chess set with curved board and detailed red and blue chess pieces on a Creality printer bed.

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    #33

    Now With Random Eye Movement. Powered By A Arduino. Any Suggestions?

    3D printed robot skull with glowing red eyes displayed on a desk with computer screens in the background

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    #34

    I Had A Stupid Idea That I Think Is Hilarious. Meet Licking Lickitung

    3D printed articulated toy with moving parts shown being manipulated by a hand, showcasing advanced 3D printing skills.

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    #35

    4 Days Later

    Intricately detailed 3D printing castle models showcasing advanced 3D printing cool creations and designs.

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    #36

    I Designed And Printed A Working Desktop-Sized Model Of An Escalator

    A cool 3D printed cable organizer in white and black plastic placed on a wooden desk near a keyboard.

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    #37

    I Pranked My Family By Secretly Upgrading My Submarine Into A U-Boat!

    3D printed battleship game pieces arranged on a clear game board with red and white pegs in a storage tray.

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    #38

    Business Card Enbosser. I Know That I Am Not The First With This Idea But I Managed To Design It From Scratch With Only Two Prototypes And Am Quite Happy With The Result

    Close-up of hands using a 3D printed device to emboss paper with raised JG lettering, showcasing advanced 3D printing.

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    #39

    Pet Bottle To 3D Print!

    3D printing spool setup and printing process showing cool custom plastic parts being made on a 3D printer.

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    #40

    Bender Futurama

    Hand holding a 3D printed Bender robot figurine with articulated limbs on a wooden surface.

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    #41

    I Couldn't Find A Product That Could Open My Curtains So I Made My Own

    3D printed mechanical device mounted by a window, featuring gears and pulleys controlling curtain movement.

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    #42

    Translucent Orange Benchy Right Out Of The Oven

    Transparent orange 3D printed boat model with intricate details showcased on a gray surface, highlighting advanced 3D printing skills.

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    #43

    After 8 Years Of 3D Printing, I Finally Found Out My Thing

    3D printed detailed race car model made with intricate wireframe design placed on asphalt surface outdoors.

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    #44

    A Bearded Christmas Gnome I Designed

    3D printing creating a detailed gnome figure with red hat, white beard, and gray body in multiple assembly stages.

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    #45

    I Designed This Charger For My Apple Watch

    3D printed Nintendo Switch case holding a smartphone displaying a keypad with passcode entry on a white surface.

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    #46

    Honestly, I Don't Think It's A Problem That Needs That Kind Of Solution, It Just Came Across My Head While I Was... Well You Know

    Creative 3D printing design of a functional mechanical toilet paper holder with rotating gears mounted on a wall.

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    #47

    Of Everything I've Designed And 3D Printed, This Simple Toy Still Wins

    Hand holding a 3D printed boomerang with a string attached outdoors, showcasing innovative 3D printing design.




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