Art & Design,HobbiesAUG 3, 2026

“I’m Pretty Proud Of It”: 82 Creative People Who Used 3D Printers To Make Things They Couldn’t Find Anywhere Else

With some imagination, a dash of patience, and well-timed inspiration, you can turn any creative hobby into something that borders on true art and great design. If you happen to be into 3D printing, then you’ve got an incredible amount of flexibility. Meanwhile, the internet is full of truly amazing hobbyists who want to share their best ideas with anyone who will listen.

Bored Panda is featuring some of the best 3D-printed designs that we think should be celebrated far and wide. Scroll down for our curated list of the best pics, and don’t blame us if you have the sudden urge to check if you have enough space for a 3D printer at home.

#41

Two oversized 3D printed Lego figures, a parent and a child, standing on a staircase, with mini Lego figures in their hands and on their hat.

I am an elementary public school librarian and I have an area called MakerSpace where the kids get to be creative. Printed these for decor and fun.

I’m also working on a big 250 USA celebration and theme in my library this year, so the Lego man with the Mohawk is red, white, and blue.

So excited for my students to see them in a few weeks!

Laura Matte

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22points

#42

A charming, miniature tree house with a blue door, created with a 3D printer, nestled in moss with a toad.

So I've printed some Faerie houses, this one being part of a faerie village in a tree trunk out front. It got it's first visitor today. Pretty sure my daughter put the juvenile toad up there, but love the pic regardless.

Jeff Combs

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22points

#43

A white 3D printed wall plate next to an electrical outlet, ready for installation.

This print was finally the print where my wife said "ok you're right the 3D printer is worth it" I don't know if she meant it or if she was just happy I didn't go to home Depot for 1 thing to come back with about 8 other things and not even get what I went there for.

Rodney Turner

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21points

#44

A glowing blue lava lamp, a cool thing created with a 3D printer, sitting on a wooden table.

I just started 3d printing around 2 months ago and wanted to share my first ever print from scratch!

Brandon S. Yard

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20points

#45

Two custom 3D printer mugs, one pink with a mermaid and one purple with a superheroine, cool and useful.

First 2 items for grandkids.

Kevin Carter

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19points

#46

A custom 3D printer case for an Xbox, in green and orange, with the disc tray open revealing Halo 2 text.

I just finished this made-to-order, one-of-a-kind Halo 2 themed OG Xbox case. It’s printed in ASA, with a PETG gold “X”.

Terra Dactyl

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19points

#47

A detailed 3D printer model of the character Hornet from Hollow Knight, standing on a themed base.

Julia Carvalho

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19points

#48

A Freddy Krueger 3D-printed bookend on a shelf, showcasing a cool and useful creation with a 3D printer.

Rich Ar

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19points

#49

A display of 3D printed horror figurines, including Scream and Art the Clown, with pumpkin decorations.

Brenden Tuttle

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18points

#50

An elaborate brown 3D printed moose sculpture with a hollow, web-like body, standing on a green base, showcasing things created with a 3D printer.

Printed in 5 colors with stunning detail! The multi-color print really brings the majestic moose to life and highlights every part of the design beautifully.
Printed with the Bambu H2C.
Filament: Bambu

Alexander Peter Paasch

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17points