Top 10 Things to Do with a 3D Printer

| February 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

 

 

3D printers are using molded plastic as its end product, which enables you to produce endless possibilities with it. Of course it is highly preferred to have good designing skills. Just what can you do with a printer this great? Check out  our top 10 things to do with a 3D printer and surprise yourself!

 

10. Complete a Collectors’ Item Set

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With the help of a 3D printer you don`t have to spend hundreds and even thousands of dollars for a collector’s item that has been ages old.  You can simply replicate a collection you just can’t find anywhere. Can you just imagine 3D printing a whole set of cars that you love? How cool that would be!

9. Create Your Own Set of Popular Action Figures

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With the help of a 3D printer, you can now spend more time in making your own toys design : superheroes, robots, movie characters, and even villains a satisfying collection of toys. Awesome!

8. Replace Missing Lego Bricks

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Did you lost a Lego brick ? No problem you can make another one with the 3D printer! Simple as that !

7. Craft Your Own Set of Jewelries

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Custom bead necklaces anyone?  I think the ladies will go crazy on this one!

6. Make Customized Home Ornaments

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What would you do? This is a great gift idea!

5. Fabricate Medical Aid Devices

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Since this thing is able to create almost anything from plastic, as long as there is a pattern and a design to follow through, you could make medical aid devices for people who have physical disabilities.  You can even patent your prototype and make money from it ? Interested?

4. Supply Yourself with DIY Tools and Stuff

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You can create other stuff that’s great for any home or office.  Why not use your 3D printer and make a cooldoor knob like these ones?

3. Create Your Replacement for Missing Parts

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With a 3D printer right in your home you could makee your own bolts, nuts, and other things. You can measure stuff such as fitting hole size, lengths, and so on, and let the professional take care of the rest.

2. Fool Visitors with Fake Food

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You can use these to fool the visitors. 3D printers are so great in detail that you could create realistic food such as meat slices, vegetables, and even seafood. You can even make pieces such as curried rice, beef broccoli, stir-fried noodles, and much more.

1. Make Your Own Plastic Clothes

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YOU can actually create clothes out of 3D printers.  Just have your design ready and let the printing professional take care of the rest! But be careful because Lady Gaga might become your best customer, which actually won`t be bad at all.

 

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