Fun Freetime: 3D Printing Projects

Summer vacation is the perfect time to start doing DIY projects as a family. Planning days that are fun for the whole family is made simple with the Ultimaker² Go, a small, portable 3D printer. Ultimaker 3D printer can utilize the large library of pre-made designs from YouMagine users that will spark the imaginations of kids of all ages. Each design can be downloaded and brought to life using the Ultimaker² Go 3D Printer. Although the designs are pre-programed, each user can customize his/her design by using different types and colors of filaments (3D printer ink). Check out these five fun 3D printing designs that parents can make with their kids this summer:

·         Piggy Bank: Keep track of their summer lemonade stand earnings with this 3D printed piggy bank.

·         T-Rex Cookie Cutter: To make the fun dinosaur shaped cookie shown below, download this design for a 3D printed cookie cutter.

·         Harry Potter Glasses: This scalable 3D print design allows every kid to become their favorite wizard.

·         Ultimaker CataChip: 3D print this fun game for the whole family where users try to score by throwing chips at a target.

·         DIY Toy: This customizable toy prints blank, allowing everyone to print their own character and then paint and decorate how they choose.