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3D Printing Resources


You can choose a print from the Library's 3D catalog or search for pre-existing designs on the Internet. Then either print the model "as-is" or modify the model using 3D modeling software.

Ready-To-Print 3D Designs

3D Print Catalog - fun, ready-to-go 3D print ideas recommended by the library's print staff.
Thingiverse - MakerBot's searchable design library community
MyMiniFactory - A curated social platform for 3D printable objects.

Free 3D Modeling Software

Tinkercad - a browser-based 3D design platform, now part of Autodesk (free version available)
Sketchup - comes in free or pro versions. Get the Sketchup STL from the Extension Warehouse
Blender - a free and open source 3D creation suite

3D Modeling Tutorials

How to Fix and Repair Your 3D Files
How to Make Strong 3D Prints
Blender and Tinkercad tutorials are available through the library's access to LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com)

3D Printers on the Cutting Edge

TED Talks on 3D Printing





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