What Can You Make With a 3D Printer? 50 Awesome Ideas to Try (2025 Edition)

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Ever find yourself staring at your 3D printer and wondering, “What should I make next?” Well—you are not alone! Whether you’re brand new to the world of 3D printing or already knee-deep in filament scraps and STL files, there’s always something new (and seriously cool) you can create.

In this guide, I’m sharing 50 creative, useful, and fun things you can make with a 3D printer—from household hacks and custom gifts to miniatures, tools, and quirky projects that’ll spark your imagination.

Ready to print something awesome?

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🏠 Everyday Useful Prints

Phone Stand – A must-have for anyone working from home or binging Netflix in bed. Phone stands are easy to print, quick to customize, and incredibly useful for hands-free viewing. Try adding a charging slot to make it even more functional!
Cable Organizers – Tired of tangled cords and desk chaos? Print cable clips, holders, or wraps to keep your charging cables neat and accessible. You can make them magnetic or mountable depending on your setup.
Drawer Dividers – Customize your storage space with perfectly sized dividers. Whether it’s for tools, makeup, office supplies, or kitchen utensils, these are simple prints that bring serious order to your life.
Bag Clips – Say goodbye to stale chips and hello to freshness! Bag clips are a quick, satisfying print that’s perfect for your kitchen. Print a variety of sizes to suit everything from cereal bags to frozen veggies.
Wall Hooks – These handy hooks are great for keys, hats, towels, or even lightweight tools. Print in strong materials like PETG for added durability and have fun experimenting with different shapes and themes.
Toothpaste Squeezer – Make sure you’re getting every last bit out of that tube! These clever little gadgets are surprisingly fun to print and even more satisfying to use. Great for eco-conscious families too.
Door Stopper – Need to keep the breeze flowing without slamming doors? Print quirky or themed door stoppers—everything from cartoon animals to minimalist wedges works great here.
Bookmark Clips – For the readers in your life (or yourself!), 3D-printed bookmarks are a small but joyful print. Customize them with characters, quotes, or simple shapes to match your current read.
Soap Dish – Upgrade your sink or shower setup with a soap dish that drains water and keeps your bars dry. Look for self-draining designs to keep things hygienic and stylish.
Key Holder Rack – Avoid the daily key hunt with a wall-mounted key holder. Add labels, names, or even a skyline silhouette to personalize it for your household.
Customized Name Tags – Personalize backpacks, lunchboxes, or luggage with fun and functional name tags. Add your name, favorite font, or even an emoji to make it uniquely yours.
Personalized Ornaments – Whether it’s Christmas, birthdays, or a baby’s first year, custom ornaments add a personal touch to special occasions. You can include names, dates, or even pets!
Photo Frame – Capture a moment and design the perfect frame to go with it. From modern minimalist styles to ornate vintage vibes, there’s a 3D-printed frame for every photo.
Puzzle Toys – Print interlocking brain-teasers and fidget puzzles that challenge the mind and entertain for hours. Perfect for kids, coworkers, and puzzle-loving friends.
Jewelry Stands – Display your favorite accessories in style with custom holders for rings, bracelets, and earrings. These also make fantastic gifts!
Engraved Keychains – A personalized keychain never goes out of style. Whether it’s initials, funny quotes, or coordinates, these small prints make meaningful keepsakes.
Custom Cookie Cutters – Get creative in the kitchen with cookie cutters shaped like animals, logos, or pop culture icons. Great for holiday baking or themed parties.
Mini Planters – Spruce up your windowsill or workspace with adorable tiny planters. Print them as geometric pots, animal faces, or even heads with crazy plant hair!
Bottle Opener – Handy and functional, 3D-printed bottle openers are quick prints that can be personalized for gifts or home bars. Add magnets so you can stick them to the fridge.
Dice Box or Dice Tower – Gamers will love a custom box to store their dice or a dice tower that ensures fair rolls. These are especially popular among Dungeons & Dragons players.
Measuring Spoons/Cups – Level up your kitchen or workshop with custom measuring tools. These are great for cooking, baking, or even resin crafting.
Filament Clip – A tiny but powerful helper! Filament clips prevent unraveling and tangles on your spools. They’re so quick to print, you can make a whole stash in minutes.
Hex Bit Holder – Get your bits and bobs in order with a modular, expandable holder. Customize it to fit inside a drawer or mount it on the wall for quick access.
Nozzle Cleaning Tool Holder – Keep your print tools from disappearing by giving them a dedicated space. Great for organizing spatulas, tweezers, and brushes.
Sanding Block – Perfect for smoothing out those layer lines. You can print blocks that fit standard sandpaper sheets or try curved versions for special projects.
Spool Holder – A good spool holder keeps filament feeding smoothly. Try a bearing-based design for rolling resistance or a foldable one for portability.
Battery Storage Box – Organize your loose batteries with a storage box that holds them snugly and safely. It’s especially useful for AA and AAA sizes.
SD Card Holder – Never misplace a microSD again. These compact holders keep everything sorted and can be customized with slots for USB adapters too.
Tool Rack – Whether it’s for screwdrivers, pliers, or snips, a wall-mounted or desktop rack helps keep your workspace clean and efficient.
Glue Gun Stand – Tired of sticky messes? Print a stand that holds your glue gun upright and catches the drips. Bonus points for adding a tool tray!

🎮 Geeky & Fun Projects

Articulated Dragon – This flexi-print is a favorite in the 3D printing community. Articulated dragons move fluidly and look amazing, making them fun to fidget with and visually stunning as shelf decor.
Miniature Figurines – Whether you’re a D&D dungeon master or just love to paint, 3D-printed miniatures let you customize characters, monsters, or even your favorite superheroes.
Board Game Inserts – Say goodbye to messy game boxes. Custom inserts keep game pieces organized and speed up setup. They’re perfect for games like Gloomhaven, Catan, and more.
Cosplay Accessories – Helmets, masks, gauntlets, and props—bring your favorite characters to life with wearable 3D-printed cosplay parts. Add magnets or hinges to take your cosplay to the next level.
Fidget Toys – Great for stress relief, fidget spinners, snap-click toys, and other sensory prints are fun to make and even more fun to use. Try printing in vibrant filament for extra pop.
Retro Console Cases – Give your Raspberry Pi a nostalgic twist with retro gaming console enclosures. It’s both functional and a great conversation piece for any desk or gaming setup.
RC Car Parts – Customize or replace parts for your remote-controlled cars. From chassis components to bumpers, you can print just what you need to stay on track.
Fantasy Weapons – Print swords, daggers, or wands for cosplay, LARPing, or just to decorate your wall. PLA is usually perfect for lightweight props.
Low-Poly Animals – These minimalist prints make great decorative pieces or gifts. You can find everything from elephants to foxes in that modern low-poly style.
Pixel Art Magnets – Print retro pixel characters or 8-bit style icons and glue magnets on the back for fridge or whiteboard flair. Great for gamers and kids alike.

🚀 For the Hobbyist or Side Hustler

Stamp Handles – Running a craft or soap business? Print your own logo stamp handle and swap in stamp plates. It adds a professional touch to packaging or handmade goods.
Cookie Stamps – Bake up branded or themed cookies with custom-printed stamps. Add names, shapes, or logos for holidays or events.
Plant Watering Spikes – Keep your houseplants happy with slow-release watering spikes. Just fill with water and stick into your potted plants—great for vacations!
Tool Calibration Cubes – Keep your printer dialed in with calibration prints like XYZ cubes. They help you fine-tune settings for dimensional accuracy and flow.
Business Card Holder – Show off your brand with a sleek, custom 3D-printed card holder. Ideal for markets, trade shows, or your home office.
Cable Pass-Throughs – Route cables through your desk, wall, or PC case using custom pass-throughs. Print in black or white for a polished, professional look.
Phone Amplifier Stand – A passive amplifier that boosts your phone’s sound—no electronics required! Print one with a cool horn or spiral design for both form and function.
Soap Mold Box – Print your own soap molds to create bars in custom shapes and sizes. This is a fun crossover hobby that combines 3D printing and skincare.
Tripod Mounts/Adapters – Need a mount for your phone, webcam, or GoPro? Print an adapter that fits your tripod perfectly. Great for photographers and streamers.
Mini Display Stands – Showcase trading cards, action figures, or collectibles with sturdy little display stands. Perfect for sellers, collectors, or desktop decorators.

Final Thoughts

Whew! That’s a whole lot of printable inspiration, right? Whether you’re printing for fun, for function, or to start a side hustle, the possibilities are basically endless—and growing every day.

Don’t just let your printer sit there. Load up that next STL and make something awesome!

👇 Got a favorite print not on the list? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to feature it in a future roundup!

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Happy printing,

—John the Blogger
I Love 3D Printing

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