3D Print Your Own Candy Machine
Everyone loves an old-fashioned candy machine! Learn how to design and 3D print their very own! All design instructions from opening the program to slicing and printing the project are explained using a step-by-step, easy-to-follow process. You can choose between a written or video tutorial. The design is done using Tinkercad. The candy machine uses a simple sliding design mechanism and requires no additional materials beyond a standard mason jar. You can fill it with Skittles, M&M's, Reese's Pieces or similar candies.
Everyone loves an old-fashioned candy machine! Learn how to design and 3D print their very own! All design instructions from opening the program to slicing and printing the project are explained using a step-by-step, easy-to-follow process. You can choose between a written or video tutorial. The design is done using Tinkercad. The candy machine uses a simple sliding design mechanism and requires no additional materials beyond a standard mason jar. You can fill it with Skittles, M&M's, Reese's Pieces or similar candies.
Everyone loves an old-fashioned candy machine! Learn how to design and 3D print their very own! All design instructions from opening the program to slicing and printing the project are explained using a step-by-step, easy-to-follow process. You can choose between a written or video tutorial. The design is done using Tinkercad. The candy machine uses a simple sliding design mechanism and requires no additional materials beyond a standard mason jar. You can fill it with Skittles, M&M's, Reese's Pieces or similar candies.
Get this tutorial and more in the Summer Mega Bundle!
Candy Machine
Level: 2
Supplies Needed: Regular Mouth Mason Jar (available at grocery stores or online)
Formats: The downloadable .zip file will have the tutorial in the following formats:
Video: Follow along with the step-by-step video to create your own project. Play and pause as often as you need to. You can view the video on a computer, a tablet or your phone.
On Screen Tutorial: Scroll through the steps on your computer, tablet or phone. This .pdf file contains a picture and description for every step.
Printed Booklet: This .pdf file is designed to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Fold the stack of papers in half and staple along the fold to create a booklet that you can hold in your hand as you complete the steps on screen.
Print Time*: 6:45 (Candy Machine), 1:28 (Slider and Peg)
*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. All print times are calculated for a Prusa MK3S printer using the settings described in the tutorial.
