If you own a 3D printer, one of the benefits that you can enjoy is the ability to easily create objects or products that are unique from any material that you can find. The objects that you create using your 3D Printer can come in handy during the holiday season since you can give them out to your friends and family members as 3D printed gifts.
As people scramble to purchase gifts during the holiday season, all you need to do is to spend a number of hours in your workshop making 3D prints of bespoke and well-thought-out items. You will realize that you don't need to spend a fortune in an effort to get the best 3D printed gifts. With a good 3D printer and some creativity, you can come up with the best 3D printed gifts all by yourself.
Here are the top ten ideas to guide you as you make 3D printed gifts for 2022.
- 3D Printed Vase
If you have a loved one who is interested in collecting plants and flowers, then it is likely that they will be thankful for a 3D-printed vase. There are so many designs that you can use to create a unique vase.
The design that you select will be determined by the personality of the person to whom you would like to present the gift. Think about whether the person will appreciate a vase that looks more traditional or one that has a more conventional look. Classy and minimalist designs always stand out.
- Toys, Figurines, and Miniatures
When thinking of designing and printing toys, figurines, or miniatures, you should also consider the person for whom the gift is targeted. In general, it is important to focus on items that both young children and adults can be delighted to play with and enjoy. The features of the object should also be matched with the type of printer that you have.
You can begin by coming up with simple 3D printed toys such as fidget spinners and spinning tops. Other gifts that you can print include 3D printed puppets, board game pieces, chess boards, and Pokémon figurines, among others.
- Door Knocker
Another cool idea for a 3D printed gift is a door knocker. If you have a friend or a family member who moved into a new home just recently, giving them a door knocker is almost certainly one of the best ideas that you can think of.
There are numerous designs that you can visualize as you design a door knocker. For example, you can think about a variation of the lion or dragon knockers, most of which are usually cool. You can also think of a design that is unconventional but which has a striking appeal.
No matter the design that you choose, you need to ensure that your door knocker has a good finish and is well sanded and polished.
- Christmas Gift Box
It is common to find gifts wrapped in wrapping paper. Wrapping your gift is a good way of presenting the gift, but you can go a notch higher by using a 3D-printed gift box. A 3D-printed gift box will undoubtedly bring a nostalgic experience to any person to whom you give your gift, especially if the box has a Christmas message printed in 3D on its surface.
- New Year's Eve 3D Print
New Year's Eve can be hectic to plan, organize and decorate for because it comes just a few days after Christmas. But you can plan and make your own customized New Year's Eve 3D Prints in advance to gift your loved ones. How about making 3D-printed swizzle sticks, grape holders, and many others that have the New Year's theme?
- Puzzle Box
Puzzle boxes are a great gift, especially if you can use them to conceal your valued items. Being able to hide your valued items is the exact reason why you need a puzzle box. Actually, a puzzle box is a unit that requires you to solve a certain type of labyrinthine puzzle before you can open or close it. Although a puzzle box appears as a basic gift, it can be an important container for storing cash and other small items.
- Keychain
We always move with our keys, and so many people like to personalize their keysets using keychains. A good keychain not only shows your personality but also makes your keys easily recognizable in the event that you misplace them.
A keychain makes one of the best 3D printed gift ideas since you can make it look like almost anything. Whether you would like the keychain to look like an animal, a given character, or like an object such as a book or a flower, you simply have to conceptualize the design and print the object.
- Custom Jewelry
Giving out jewelry is almost a standard practice when it comes to gifting during occasions. What makes 3D-printed jewelry unique is that you can make items that you ordinarily would not get in gift stores.
You can find thousands of free designs for rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and other types of jewelry items. You simply have to decide the design that will suit the fashion sense or personality of the person you would like to give the gift to.
- Name Sign
Address and name signs are not just an amazing way of personalizing a new home's exterior. They also help locate a building without much hassle. A 3D printed name sign is, therefore, an important and thoughtful gift idea, especially if you give it to a friend who lives in named houses.
- Tooth Brush Stand
Every room in a home has its own uniqueness. The bathroom tends to be more uniform because, in most cases, it contains items that are not associated with fanciness. But this does not mean that the bathroom cannot be spruced up with decorations so that it can stand out. A good place to start would be how you store toothbrushes in your home.
In many homes, you will find toothbrushes arranged in toothbrush holders that are portable or mounted on the bathroom wall tiles. Often, there is nothing unique about these toothbrush holders because they are easily available in supermarkets and other stores. And since they are mass-produced, you can easily find those that are similar.
You can stand out by creating toothbrush stands using your 3D Printer and giving them out as gifts to your loved ones. You simply have to conceive an idea about how the stand will look like and have this design printed. For example, you can create a stand that appears to be ready to greet you as you place the toothbrush on it or one that looks like it is brushing its teeth using your toothbrush. Use different colors and designs to make the gifts more appealing.