Six of the best… combs
Our look at six of the best printable combs, as evaluated by top London hair stylist Michael Ptootch.
Featured Design Tip
Design techniques
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Designing a captive sphere: getting started with OpenSCAD
This captive sphere was designed using just 10 lines of code. Find out how OpenSCAD could be your next 3D model creation program with the first of our guides to this powerful, intriguing application.
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123D Design update: new library feature, now handles text
The free CAD program dedicated to 3D printing reveals an update that brings several new capabilities – including, at long last, the ability to create, arrange and edit text, directly in the app.
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Lithophanes made easy, as Thingiverse shows the way
These intriguing, striking photographic objects have been around since 1827 – and now you can create your own with no fuss and no pain.
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Collaboration: how one designer improved on the work of another
A seriously useful lens cap that uses an ingenious V-shape to retain the sprung parts, with a redesigned spring for greater longevity.
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Six of the best: earphone holders
Thingiverse offers dozens of earphone holders for download – but which should you print? We’ve tested six of the best to save you the trouble.
Printing techniques
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A smoothing solution for PLA? We’re still looking…
3D print enthusiasts have been searching for a solvent to smooth printed PLA. The search continues, as we put MEK through its paces.
A change of filament
The foolproof way to change your filament – and avoid polluting the new print with the old material.
Full support or partial support: why it matters
Different support methods produce very different results. See how to avoid disasters by choosing the support type that’s appropriate for the model you’re printing
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Getting started with ReplicatorG
RepG is the basic GCode generator that most users will begin with. Find out how to slice your first models to create the best prints.
Getting started with Cura
Cura is an easy-to-use but very fast, reliable slicer that generates clean G-Code files in less time than just about anything else. Check out how to get started with it here.
The need for fill
Adding infill material to a print makes it stronger – but it also provides support, which can be essential when printing overhangs.
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