The Best 3D Printed Gifts
Personal, thoughtful and impressive — print-in-place articulated models make some of the best 3D printed gifts you can give.
A 3D printed gift is personal in a way store-bought things simply aren't — you literally made it. And print-in-place articulated models raise the bar again, because the recipient can hold it, wiggle it, and play with it immediately. Here are the best 3D printed gifts for every kind of person on your list.
For kids
- Cute Dragon in pastel silk PLA
- Flexi Octopus with Hat in coral or teal
- Flexi Snail with a happy face
For teens and adults
- Flexi Megalodon in matte gray
- Flexi Dragon in silk copper
- Flexi Cuttlefish in translucent PETG
For coworkers and desk gifts
- Flexi Cute Orca — the ultimate friendly desk pet
- Flexi Caterpillar — fits in a mug, wiggles endlessly
See also: best cute animal STL files.
Frequently asked questions
›How long do these prints take?
Most gift-scale flexis print in 2–5 hours. Plan a couple of days of print time before the occasion.
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