Whether you wish to save money on your ornaments, improve your skills with your printer, or perhaps spend some quality time with your family designing and creating new prints, making your Christmas more unique and fun by printing your very own Christmas decorations is a great idea.
Christmas ornaments (3D models' source: SabreDesign @Makerworld; Kosteklvp @Thingiverse; Giova @Makeronline )
This is why we have written our guide, so we can help you get beautiful results that will last you a lifetime and become a part of your holiday memories. So sit back and relax, while we guide you through some of the best materials and ideas for this Christmas. Enjoy!
3D Printed Home Decor
One of the first things to decide on when wanting to print any type of design is which material to use. For indoor use we highly recommend PLA filament, as it has great properties, is among the more affordable options, comes in many colors, and with the invention of glow in the dark filament in the form of Geeetech PLA, you can even create ornaments that will look great at night too.
In order to help you decide, we have chosen a few examples below, that we will examine closer to determine what makes them great options and help you decide the best 3d printer filament. You can also design your own 3D print Christmas tree for instance, and use Christmas PLA to get the best results.
Christmas Tree
One of our favorite 3D printing ideas is to design with a glow in the dark PLA filament to create beautiful Christmas trees that can be placed anywhere in the house for a lovely ornament that gently lights up the area.
If you want to display your Christmas tree during the day, the standard green PLA filament would be a good choice.
You can also get a lot of details on your prints, due to the smooth surface and slightly glossy surface. It is also a fairly strong material once printed, meaning your ornaments and decorations will last many years.
Christmas Reindeer
Another favorite of ours is the Christmas reindeer prints. The image above is printed with an affordable and easy-to-use sand gold PLA filament, while the image below has used a red PLA filament.
This gives the models a nice sheen, plenty of detail and due to the PLA material, they are also environmentally friendly, meaning you can print many models without worry. They are mainly suitable for indoor use, so place them in your windows, shelves or hang them on your Christmas tree directly.
3D Printed Tools
Ornaments are not the only 3D printing ideas that spring to mind when in the holiday spirit. Using Christmas PLA you can also create some amazing pieces of tools and containers that can help you hold up your Christmas socks, store small presents and much more.
Gift Box
This gift box for instance uses a combination of 2 colors, a simple green or red PLA filament, and then a silver or gold silk PLA for the ribbon on top. This creates a fantastic reusable gift box, that can be used for years to come and looks fantastic.
With this design you can even save money on wrapping paper, as the lid comes off and reveals the present inside. While you could print the ribbon with a normal PLA filament, we highly recommend using a silk filament in order to get a lovely shine that feels high quality and fits the spirit of Christmas even better.
Cookie Mold
Since PLA filament is safe to use in food products, this gives you the option of designing your very own cookie molds and trays. Let your children enjoy their favorite animals, movie characters or other designs, and make a lovely family activity out of this simple print.
All you need is some creativity, some PLA 3D printer filament and a few hours to get started. There are already many different designs available online for you to download and print directly, or you can spend some more time designing your very own 3D models in a simple style.
Guide for Christmas Sale
If you are looking for good deals on 3D printer filament, you might want to consider Geeetech and its special Christmas sale. Currently, Geeetech offers some of the best 3D printer and filament sales available and provides quick shipping and a large selection of colors to choose from.
Most Affordable Sale
Currently, Geeetech offers big bonuses and sales on a number of items in its store. For instance, you can become the new owner of an FDM 3D printer for as little as $244, which has been discounted from its original price of $599 and is among the best 3D printer for beginners!
PLA is one of the best options for your Christmas decorations. It has a low melting point which makes it work well with the majority of standard 3D printers, and does not warp much since it cools down quickly. And luckily, you can get it on sale right now in PLA bundles for as low a price as $55.20 for 6 kilograms!
And if you are looking to print beautiful Christmas ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree, then consider the tricolor silk PLA filament bundles that are also on sale for a great price.