3D Print Hacks in Tinkercad

Design expressive 3D creations quickly using existing online models and shapes. Little to no experience with Tinkercad is needed!

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Tools

3D modeling software (such as Tinkercad)

3D object resources (such as Thingiverse or Scan the World)

3D Printer

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Brush up on 3D Modeling Basics with our tutorials on YouTube:

Finding good 3D models to print on Thingiverse

Tinkercad Crash Course for Makers

3D Printing Design Rules

Materials

3D Filament

Project details

Combine, modify, tweak, and twist existing 3D models with Tinkercad. Download models from sites like thingiverse.com and add features, text, graphics, and more to hack together your own expressive creations!

Project Gallery

a 3D printed coin showing an image of Frankenstein's monster embossed on one side and "Mary Shelley" debossed on the reverse.a 3D printed object made of a short triangle with corn, squash, and beans the surface.a 3D printed triangle with the text "corn", "squash", and "beans" debossed into the surface.a 3D printed object made of a short rectangular base with two arrowheads that appear to be hand made from obsidian.a 3D printed object with a base with text across the front which reads "“Estar más sano que una pera”. There is a 3D pear on top of the base.a screenshot of a 3D model in Tinkercad made of a heart-shaped base, the text "welcome" and a lucky cat figure.
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