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73 People Took "I'll Make It Myself" To A Whole New Level
Art & Design,HobbiesJUL 22, 2026

73 People Took "I'll Make It Myself" To A Whole New Level

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What a time to be alive. We’re living in an age where all kinds of information is right at our fingertips, where it is possible to work a full-time job from anywhere in the world, and where one can create instant sculptures using a printer. 
Indeed, 3D printing has been all the craze in recent years, and understandably so. And just like any art form, a creative mind can easily come up with something masterful, mesmerizing, and functional enough to be part of daily life.  
Here are some examples that may inspire you to get into this endeavor yourself. As always, don’t forget to upvote those that captivated you the most.

#1 I Couldn’t Find A Medal Holder That Really Worked For Me, So After Many Weeks Of Design And Iteration, This Is How It Turned Out!!

A wall-mounted display, 3D printed, showcasing running medals and photos in a hexagonal pattern.
42points

#2 My Wife Breeds Mini Lop Rabbits, And To Give Them A Bit Of Entertainment, I Created A Slow Feeder Which Is Also A Rattle Toy

Two cute bunnies with a 3D printer created brown and green treat dispenser toy on hay with a diagram overlay.
37points

#3 A Simple Radiator Bleeding Tool That Catches Water Released From The Bleed Valve, Helping Keep Floors And Walls Dry

A 3D printer created heater bleeder tool being used, showing a practical and functional household item.
37points

3D printing may have been in the public consciousness since the 2010s, but there remains a number of misconceptions about it. Engineering.com addressed some of those, beginning with the most common one: “3D printers are difficult to operate.” 

While the article did clarify that 3D printers have more calibration parameters, having a deep enough understanding of the materials involved and how it works makes operating them much easier.

#4 Turn Treat Time Into An Engaging Puzzle With This Piano-Themed Interactive Treat Dispenser For Cats And Other Small Pets

A cat looking at a 3D printed piano-shaped feeder, an example of functional 3D printing.
36points

#5 This Is Mitre Protractor Model Is The Perfect Tool For Both Internal And External Corner Measurement

A hand holding a white and blue 3D printer created protractor tool with various measurements and a pink center.
33points

#6 I Designed A Universal Container Lid Storage To Settle An Ongoing Household Debate!

An orange 3D printer creation holds multiple food storage containers, a functional solution for kitchen organization.
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30points

Another common myth is that 3D printing will replace other manufacturing processes. But much like the prevalence of AI, 3D printers won’t be able to do a full takeover. Rather, they will serve as a supplement to current manufacturing applications. 

#7 A Simple Self-Watering Globe Designed To Slowly Deliver Water Directly To Your Plant's Roots, Helping Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture With Minimal Effort

Green 3D printer created plant watering globe helps nurture a small citrus tree in a white pot.
28points

#8 Necklace Travelcase

Two 3D printed hexagonal cases, one black with a gold chain and one white with a silver chain, for cool 3D printer storage.
27points

#9 A Practical Hanger For Organizing Ties And Belts While Saving Closet Space

Bright green 3D printer created tie/belt hanger with a rotating hook displaying two ties in a closet.
26points

“In any case, the relative costs, production speeds and size constraints of 3D printing make it unlikely to replace other manufacturing processes completely in the foreseeable future,” an excerpt from the article reads. 

#10 My New Skadis Modular Storage Organizer

Two stacks of brown, 3D printer created storage drawers, labeled with nuts and washers, hanging on a white pegboard.
26points

#11 Design And Printed My Wife This Planter. What Do You Guys Think?

A wilted houseplant in a beige pot with a black stand, showcasing a functional 3D printer creation.
25points

#12 I Created This Nosework Challenge For My Havanais Puppy, To Entertain Him, And He Is Chosing This Challenge Over The Easy Food In Hes Bowl

A blue and beige dog puzzle, a cool and functional thing created with a 3D printer, on a gray surface.
25points

When 3D printers came out over a decade ago, several companies had a common goal: to allow the common person to explore their creativity through their devices. 

In a 2013 interview with Smithsonian Magazine, Elisa Richardson, then PR and social media manager of 3D printing company Shapeways, shared how they are “giving people access to million-dollar machines.”

#13 Cat Ladder To Keep My Landlord Happy

A 3D printed multi-tier cat climbing post attached to a wooden beam, a cool 3D printer creation.
25points

#14 A Sturdy Drink Holder For Balcony Railings

A 3D printer created balcony cup holder attached to a railing, holding a light blue mug. It is functional and cool.
25points

#15 Calcifer Keycap

A close-up of a keyboard with a cheerful flame character keycap, a cool thing created using a 3D printer.
25points

Richardson added that everyday folks with access to 3D printers have created far more functional, practical pieces to improve their lives. 

“We’re enabling them to run businesses through our company,” Richardson said. “It’s amazing how unsurprising the stuff we make is. It’s a doorknob or a crib part from a mom in suburbia.”

#16 Hate Mushy Soap? 🧼 Designed These Modular Soap Dishes To Keep Things Dry And Clean

A stack of colorful, 3D printed soap dishes with nature-inspired cutouts, including a leaf and sun.
24points

#17 Hi Everyone, I Created A 3D Printed Folding Wall Shelf That Folds Up When Not In Use

A plant in a white pot on a 3D printed shelf, showcasing cool 3D printer creations.
23points

#18 My Secret Library With Satisfying Snap Mechanism

A miniature wooden-look 3D printer created bookshelf with tiny books and a small open safe, next to full-sized books.
23points

#19 I Printed This Pound Coin Trolley Token That Only Took 14 Minutes To Print

A close-up of a 3D printer created shopping cart coin, with a set of keys attached, inserted into a cart handle.
22points

#20 Charger Stand For Iwatch

Two functional 3D printer created dragon-shaped Apple Watch stands, one grey and one pink, holding smartwatches.
22points
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