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10 Things You Didn't Know Could Be 3D Printed
From glowing photo lamps and working chess sets to replacement fridge parts and wearable helmets: ten surprising things a 3D printing studio can make for you today.
3D Printing Blog
Practical guides on materials, ordering, gift ideas and what a small studio in Almaty can print for you.
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How to order5 min read
Can a Studio Print a Model I Downloaded? Licences and Commercial Use
What Creative Commons and marketplace licences allow, when a studio can print a downloaded model for you, and how to stay on the right side of the designer.
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Articulated Dragons and Flexi Animals: The Print-in-Place Magic
How 3D printed articulated dragons, flexi cats and axolotls come off the printer already moving, which sizes and filaments look best, and how to order one.
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3D Printed Bathroom Organisers: Toothbrush Holders to Shower Shelves
3D printed bathroom organisers made to your exact wall and shelf: toothbrush holders, razor hooks, shower caddies, soap dishes and drawer trays. Which plastics resist water.
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Board Game Upgrades: 3D Printed Inserts, Tokens and Organisers
How 3D printed inserts, token trays, card holders and upgraded pieces make board games faster to set up and nicer to play, and how to order them.
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3D Printed Camera Gear: Lens Caps, Rigs and Phone Adapters
Replacement lens caps, hot-shoe mounts, phone-to-tripod adapters and telescope brackets: what 3D printing does well for photographers and how to order.
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3D Printed Car Accessories: Cup Holders, Mounts and Badges
Custom 3D printed car accessories: cup holder inserts, phone mounts, trim clips, badges and organisers made to fit your exact model. Materials that survive heat.
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Custom Cookie Cutters and Baking Tools from 3D Print
Custom 3D printed cookie cutters, embossed stamps and fondant tools made to your design. What works, which plastic is safe and how to order a set.
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3D Printed Cosplay Props and Armor: What Can Be Made and How
A practical guide to 3D printed cosplay: helmets, armor plates, swords and accessories, which materials to choose, how parts are finished and how to order one.
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3D Printed Desk Organizers That Actually Fit Your Stuff
Store-bought organizers never fit your desk. A custom 3D printed organizer is measured to your pens, cables and drawer, and made in the colour you want.
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Video Game Figurines in 3D Print: From Elden Ring to Zelda
Want a figurine of a game character nobody sells? 3D printing makes it: Elden Ring bosses, Zelda heroes, indie favourites, in resin or filament, painted or raw.
Almaty & Kazakhstan4 min read
Unique Gifts in Almaty: Why 3D Printed Presents Beat the Mall
Stuck for a gift in Almaty? 3D printed presents are personal, made to order and impossible to find in a shop. Ideas by occasion, budget and recipient.
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3D Printed Halloween Props and Masks
3D printed Halloween masks, skulls, lanterns and wearable props: what can be made, how masks are sized to your face, and how far ahead to order.
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20 3D Printed Home Décor Ideas for a Modern Apartment
Twenty 3D printed décor ideas for a modern flat: spiral vases, moon lamps, wall panels, planters, book nooks and details, with the right material for each.
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Custom 3D Printed Keychains in Bulk: Merch for Brands and Events
How bulk 3D printed keychains work as merch: logo and text designs, multi-colour options, materials, batch sizes and timelines, and what to send to get a quote.
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3D Printed Kitchen Gadgets That Actually Get Used
The 3D printed kitchen gadgets people keep using: bag clips, spice racks, drawer dividers, jar openers and knife guards. Which plastic is safe near food.
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3D Printed Lamps and Lampshades: Light Through Layers
3D printed lamps turn thin plastic walls into glowing patterns: moon lamps, spiral shades, geometric pendants. Materials, bulbs, safety and how to order one.
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3D Printed Mechanical Puzzles and Fidget Toys
From gear cubes and maze boxes to infinity cubes and clicky sliders: how 3D printed puzzles and fidget toys work, which materials suit them, and how to order.
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3D Printed D&D Miniatures: Resin Detail for Your Tabletop Hero
Get a resin 3D printed miniature of your own D&D character: how the detail is achieved, what scale to pick, and how to order a custom mini in Almaty.
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3D Printed Accessories for Musicians: Picks, Stands and Pedal Boards
3D printed gear for musicians: custom guitar picks, pick holders, wall hangers, pedal board risers, cable clips, mic clips and replacement knobs sized to your instrument.
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3D Printed Pet Accessories: Tags, Bowls and Bird Feeders
3D printed accessories for pets: custom ID tags, raised bowl stands, slow feeders, bird feeders, hamster hideouts and treat puzzles. Which plastics are safe for animals.
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3D Printed Phone Stands, Headphone Hooks and Cable Holders
Custom 3D printed phone stands, headphone hooks, cable clips and charging docks: designs that fit your exact device and desk, materials, and how to order one.
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3D Printed Garden Helpers: Labels, Drip Rings and Seed Trays
Useful 3D printed garden tools: plant labels, drip irrigation rings, seed starting trays, pot feet and trellis clips. Which plastics survive sun and soil.
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3D Printed Planters: Geometric Pots for Succulents and Herbs
Geometric 3D printed planters for succulents, cacti and kitchen herbs: shapes, sizes, drainage, materials that tolerate water and sun, and how to order a set.