Beginner's Guides

New to 3D Printing? Start Here.

New to 3D Printing? Start Here.

So you want to get into 3D printing? Then this article is for you. We'll show you everything you need to know to start and excel in the world of...

New to 3D Printing? Start Here.

So you want to get into 3D printing? Then this article is for you. We'll show you everything you need to know to start and excel in the world of...

How to Modify STL Files in Blender

How to Modify STL Files in Blender

Learn how to modify STL files using Blender, a powerful, open-source 3D modeling software. Blender boasts a TON of features; however, this can make the learning curve relatively steep. In...

How to Modify STL Files in Blender

Learn how to modify STL files using Blender, a powerful, open-source 3D modeling software. Blender boasts a TON of features; however, this can make the learning curve relatively steep. In...

Best 3D Printers, Filaments, and Slicers

Best 3D Printers, Filaments, and Slicers

Looking to get into 3D printing but unsure where to start? We recommend the following 3D printers, filaments, and slicers to make your 3D printing journey as smooth as possible....

Best 3D Printers, Filaments, and Slicers

Looking to get into 3D printing but unsure where to start? We recommend the following 3D printers, filaments, and slicers to make your 3D printing journey as smooth as possible....

Estimating the cost of a 3D printed part

Estimating the cost of a 3D printed part

Interested in the cost of 3D printing a model? Ultimaker Cura, one of the best slicer software options available, can provide the answer. This free and user-friendly 3D printing slicer...

Estimating the cost of a 3D printed part

Interested in the cost of 3D printing a model? Ultimaker Cura, one of the best slicer software options available, can provide the answer. This free and user-friendly 3D printing slicer...

How to Make Custom Cookie Cutters with a 3D Printer

How to Make Custom Cookie Cutters with a 3D Pri...

Who wants cookies?! 3D printing is great for creating custom things, and what could be cooler than being able to 3D print your own cookie cutters for that certain special...

How to Make Custom Cookie Cutters with a 3D Pri...

Who wants cookies?! 3D printing is great for creating custom things, and what could be cooler than being able to 3D print your own cookie cutters for that certain special...

3D Printer Hangman Game - Learn 3D Printing Terms

3D Printer Hangman Game - Learn 3D Printing Terms

Getting into the world of 3D printing can be overwhelming, especially when faced with unfamiliar terms. To make things easier for beginners, we've created an enjoyable game that simplifies FDM...

3D Printer Hangman Game - Learn 3D Printing Terms

Getting into the world of 3D printing can be overwhelming, especially when faced with unfamiliar terms. To make things easier for beginners, we've created an enjoyable game that simplifies FDM...

How to 3D Print - Complete Beginner's Guide

How to 3D Print - Complete Beginner's Guide

3D printing has reached a point where you no longer need to be tech-savvy to print your own objects. So, if you're not fluent in computers or technology, this guide...

How to 3D Print - Complete Beginner's Guide

3D printing has reached a point where you no longer need to be tech-savvy to print your own objects. So, if you're not fluent in computers or technology, this guide...

How to 3D Print an "STL" File: An Easy Guide for All

How to 3D Print an "STL" File: An Easy Guide fo...

3D printing is a fantastic technology that turns digital files into real-life objects. This guide will help you understand how to use an "STL" file to create a 3D print,...

How to 3D Print an "STL" File: An Easy Guide fo...

3D printing is a fantastic technology that turns digital files into real-life objects. This guide will help you understand how to use an "STL" file to create a 3D print,...

What is G-code?

What is G-code?

G-code is the language of 3D printing and CNC machines. There are many different varieties of G-code that have many similarities as well as many differences. G-code files are not...

What is G-code?

G-code is the language of 3D printing and CNC machines. There are many different varieties of G-code that have many similarities as well as many differences. G-code files are not...

What Exactly are STL Files?

What Exactly are STL Files?

An STL is a file format created by 3D Systems, a major 3D printer manufacturer. This company was founded by Chuck Hull, the inventor and patent holder of the first...

What Exactly are STL Files?

An STL is a file format created by 3D Systems, a major 3D printer manufacturer. This company was founded by Chuck Hull, the inventor and patent holder of the first...

Top 10 3D Printing Accessories

Top 10 3D Printing Accessories

3D printers have a reputation for being difficult to work with, but with the help of these key accessories, the process can be a lot easier. These accessories have been...

Top 10 3D Printing Accessories

3D printers have a reputation for being difficult to work with, but with the help of these key accessories, the process can be a lot easier. These accessories have been...

How to 3D Print Anything - Complete Process

How to 3D Print Anything - Complete Process

3D printing allows you to make your own designs on the computer, and then, in just a few hours or even minutes, you can transform these designs into tangible objects...

How to 3D Print Anything - Complete Process

3D printing allows you to make your own designs on the computer, and then, in just a few hours or even minutes, you can transform these designs into tangible objects...

Can't Lower or Raise Build Plate Enough

Can't Lower or Raise Build Plate Enough

Many Creality printers, such as the Ender 3 and CR-10 do not come equipped from the factory with automatic bed leveling. Instead, the process of leveling one’s bed is performed...

Can't Lower or Raise Build Plate Enough

Many Creality printers, such as the Ender 3 and CR-10 do not come equipped from the factory with automatic bed leveling. Instead, the process of leveling one’s bed is performed...

How to Level Your 3D Printer's Bed

How to Level Your 3D Printer's Bed

One of the things that confuses people the most when they are introduced to 3D printing is bed leveling. Bed leveling is the process of setting the distance of the...

How to Level Your 3D Printer's Bed

One of the things that confuses people the most when they are introduced to 3D printing is bed leveling. Bed leveling is the process of setting the distance of the...

Intro to FDM 3D Printing

Intro to FDM 3D Printing

 What is FDM 3D Printing? 3D printing is the process of creating physical, three-dimensional objects, layer by layer. FDM stands for “fused deposition modeling.” With this process, an FDM 3D printer extrudes ‘molten’...

Intro to FDM 3D Printing

 What is FDM 3D Printing? 3D printing is the process of creating physical, three-dimensional objects, layer by layer. FDM stands for “fused deposition modeling.” With this process, an FDM 3D printer extrudes ‘molten’...

3D Printing Terminology

3D Printing Terminology

There are many terms that are important to know when learning how to 3D print. By understanding these terms you will be able to better troubleshoot issues, learn new techniques,...

3D Printing Terminology

There are many terms that are important to know when learning how to 3D print. By understanding these terms you will be able to better troubleshoot issues, learn new techniques,...

Supplies Needed for FDM 3D Printing

Supplies Needed for FDM 3D Printing

You can greatly improve your efficiency and reduce annoyances by having the correct tools and supplies at your disposal. The following is a list of recommended supplies for FDM 3D...

Supplies Needed for FDM 3D Printing

You can greatly improve your efficiency and reduce annoyances by having the correct tools and supplies at your disposal. The following is a list of recommended supplies for FDM 3D...

Bed Wobbles or Doesn't Roll Smooth

Bed Wobbles or Doesn't Roll Smooth

The axes of Creality 3D printers may be moved by belts and pulleys, but they are guided and retained by a different system. Rubber coated wheels which roll in the...

Bed Wobbles or Doesn't Roll Smooth

The axes of Creality 3D printers may be moved by belts and pulleys, but they are guided and retained by a different system. Rubber coated wheels which roll in the...