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You'll 3D print most of your objects in one print e.g. a Statue, a coat hook or even a prototype, however for more complex models you may decide on a kit of parts. Simply follow the process below and you'll be an expert in no time at all.

Create your design or download an existing one!

When you're ready, hit the print button

For kits, try using different coloured filaments

Then simply assemble your creation.

This is the Mars Rover kit created by T Buser and available for free download on Thingiverse

Digital distribution of Physical Products

Exceptional 3D Modelling isn't beyond your grasp. With the advent of free 3D Design packages such as Google Sketchup, you'll soon be creating your own masterpieces.

Sculpture by B Grossman, USA

R2 by Jason M, USA

Starship Enterprise by Jacques, S.A

Tiger II by Drew Petitclerc, USA

Yes, take a look at the designs below

Autonomous Bubble bot by Todd,Adam & MB

Intelligent Bumper Bots by Jason & MB

What will yours look like? Button Bot by MB

Robotic Hand 'InMoov' By Hairygael, USA

3D Printed R/C QuadCoptor by Frank, USA

Differential Gear System by Thing-O-Fun, USA

3D Printer modification by Aleph/Bob, USA

X Axis Carriage by Mark D, UK

If you want to create something that's a little more fluid, you can always use a scanner to capture your subject matter

The Kiss by Afro-Punk

Everyday objects

The clothes peg, important or not?

Now compare the effort needed to manufacture, market and distribute millions of clothes pegs around the World, with your new found ability to press 'Print' and you'll soon realise, things really are about to change...

So, are clothes pegs important? Well we'd say so, if only to demonstrate the power of this 3D Printing revolution and the incredible changes that will soon be upon us.

3D Printed clothes peg, courtesy of Thingiverse and PolygonPusher

Running repairs

You'll notice you begin to repair items rather than throw them away. It's an empowering thought!

A nice example created by TH, Australia

Bespoke Products

Tailor your 3d prints!

You can create one design and 3D Print an infinity if you wish or you can choose to customise your prints to suit individual needs

Guess who these are for?

3D Printed Frames by Aaron T, USA

Custom Egg Cups by Gijs/Karl

Swan sculpture by Tony Buser

RC Trophies by Maak

Chocolate mould by Ryan

Craftwork crimper by Jetty/Leemon

Pentacle robot wheel by Nieves

Beethoven Bust by Dino-Girl/Matt

Your custom puzzle? by Owen/Alan

Custom dolls furniture? by PST/Cynthia

Custom chess sets? by Joseph

Water Pump Prototype by CocoNut

Your extruder redesign? by Greg/Jonas/Bill

iPhone case by Saga Design/Shapeways

Running Costs?

How many objects will you be able to 3D print with 1 kilogram of filament?

Fortunately our friends at MakerBot have answered this for us

Picure courtesy of Makerbot

Well, we know from the Poll, that over half of those surveyed want to build a RepRap Printer and a significant number would like to print an iPad, but is there anything else you'd like to build? Let us know

Please note: There are currently 5 test votes in the system

Our latest 3D Print

Architects proof of concept house, complete with detailed floors and furniture. For more details, see our Facebook page. 3D modelling by Phil.