3D Print Your Own Charms

$5.00

Design your own charm bracelet or necklace pendant! In this step-by-step tutorial you will progress from simple (creating charms from single shapes) to more complex (combining shapes to create charms) to even more challenging (using .png or .jpg images to create charms). You will even learn how to make your designs in two different colors (using a single color printer). This is a great 3D printing project for classes because the charms print in 5 minutes, making it possible for every student to print a unique charm.

Design your own charm bracelet or necklace pendant! In this step-by-step tutorial you will progress from simple (creating charms from single shapes) to more complex (combining shapes to create charms) to even more challenging (using .png or .jpg images to create charms). You will even learn how to make your designs in two different colors (using a single color printer). This is a great 3D printing project for classes because the charms print in 5 minutes, making it possible for every student to print a unique charm.

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Charms

Level: 1

Supplies Needed:

  • If you want to attach the charms to a bracelet or necklace (as pictured), you can purchase chain, jump rings and clasps at any hobby store.

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*: Varies by design. Sample times shown below:

  • Star Charm - 3 minutes

  • Tree Charm - 5 minutes

*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.

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