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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
might have already tried these, but also check the comment under the post bsky.app/profile/keen... #3dprinting #filament #maker #3D #CAD
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Get the resources in the video description and save 3D printing in California and the US #3dprinting #filament #maker #3D #CAD www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGvv...
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3D Printing in California Can Be Saved!
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Can these hands paint a 3d print? #robotics #3dprinting
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Printytron @printytron.com · 29/06/2026
Looking for people to beta test Printytron and tell me what they think please! You don't even need to register or login. Made this for Canada's World Cup win.🍁 AI model gen, download the STL, 3D print it. Takes about a minute. printytron.com/m/canuck-cup-commemorative-trophy-model-r5w0
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Canuck Cup — Commemorative Trophy Model
Introducing the Canuck Cup, a premium commemorative 3D-printable trophy designed to celebrate Canada's historic 1-0 World Cup Round of 32 knockout victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. This displa...
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
3d printed today under 48h #3dprinting #filament #maker #3D #CAD
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Get the resources in the video description and save 3D printing in California and the US #3dprinting #filament #maker #3D #CAD www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGvv...
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3D Printing in California Can Be Saved!
YouTube video by 3D Printing Nerd
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Some libraries also have 3D printers 🥲 #3dprinting #filament #maker #3D #CAD #booksky
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Lucie needs a “printing” hand #3dprinting #filament #maker #3D #CAD
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
3D printing getting closer to magic
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Paul Callahan (he/him) @paulcallahanmv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
New 3D print. This one is just print and go, no fiddling around with silicone and resin. I think these tiles work better for decorative purposes than pure Penrose tiles. I have a new modular system coming up for molds and casts but that can wait. #3d-printing #penrose #printables
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Interlocking Penrose Voronoi Cobblestones by Paul Callahan | Download free STL model | Printables.com
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Karen Chau Designs @karenchaudesigns.com · 28/04/2026
I Designed & 3D Printed This (Pt. 4) #makerchips #rmrrf #ducks
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amanir.bsky.social @amanir.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Hey #3dprinting community, my RAMPS 1.4 board just melted its bed connector after 10 years of service. What would you recommend to replace it with? Context: the printer is a homebuilt coreXY without any special features. I'm an engineer (both soft & hard) so beginner-friendliness is not a hurdle.
A close-up shot of a 3d printer mainboard with a Molten connector
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Unfortunately, sometimes it comes with the territory :( Print safe. Stay safe. #3dprinting #safety
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
A quick guide
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
This is green 3D printing ♻️
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Pooch @repkord.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
3D PRINT FASTER!: Use dissimilar materials for support INTERFACE layers only! #3DPrinting #3DPrinTips
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Dr. Carlotta A. Berry #NoireSTEMinist 🤖 @drcaberry.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
#STEMThursday #NoireSTEMinist #STEMinist #STEM #STEAM #BlackSky #STEMSky #WomenSTEM #BlackSTEM #BlackWomenSTEM #Robot #Robotics Building my open-source educational modular 3d printed robot! Lily♾Bot youtu.be/moO17gJcWWw?...
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New LilyBot Assembly Video
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Dr. Carlotta A. Berry #NoireSTEMinist 🤖 @drcaberry.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
#STEMWednesday #Robots #Robotics #NoireSTEMinist #TeacherSky #EduSky #BlackSky #STEMSky #WomenInSTEM #BlackSTEM Do you want to know more about my low-cost open-source 3d printed modular robots? Tomorrow I will teach K-12 teachers how to build and program them! docs.google.com/presentation...
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CSPD Week Lily∞Bot with Micro:Bit -2025
Lily∞Bot with Micro:Bit Robotics For The Streets Open-Source Robotics for learners of various levels Carlotta A. Berry, PhD Professor and Lawrence J. Giacoletto Endowed Chair In Electrical and Compute...
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tomebbs.bsky.social @tomebbs.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Maintenance day at LayeredShape HQ. #etsyseller #etsy #3dprinter #3dprinting #3dprint #smallbusiness #bambulab #elegoo #esun #bambulabA1
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
First 3D printed version of our logo. Shoutout to @brycebryce.bsky.social #maker
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Print solutions. Make things. Enjoy life.
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lasha3D @lasha3d.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
my first 3d print 🥳 retweet if you support me you can buy from etsy 👇👇👇 www.etsy.com/listing/4309...
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
3D printing made simple:
A close-up view of a 3D printer in action, printing a white, life-sized model of a human hand. The partially completed print sits on the printer bed inside an enclosed printing chamber with visible components like the print head, rails, and cooling fan.

Image by fabrikasimf on Freepik
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
7 filaments that bring 3D printing to life:
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
How we help beginners kickstart their 3D printing journey with confidence:
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The 3-Minute Fix for Under-Extrusion Woes bsky.app/profile/keen... #3dprinting #maker #3D #CAD
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Under-extrusion fix checklist: • Check the nozzle for clogs. • Calibrate extruder steps/mm. • Test your filament for consistency. Fix this, and watch your quality improve. #3dprinting #3dprinter…
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Claire Price @claireprice.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
If you have a Bambu Lab A1 or A1 mini 3D printer you may like to know that if you add the following to your gcode: M400 U1 This will allow you to do manual colour changes within a print. This is my first attempt at trying it.
3D printed vinyl coaster in black with pink inlay, on a 3D printer bed. With a purge tower in the background
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Breaking down 3D printing choices: Start with the end in mind: • What material do you need? • What properties matter most? • What's your production volume? • What's your budget range? Then choose your technology. Never the other way around. #3dprinter #maker #MakerCommunity #3D #CAD
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
STOP Stringing NOW! Fix It in 3 Easy Steps! #3dprinting #maker #MakerCommunity #3D #CAD
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When stringing takes over: - Increase retraction speed. - Lower nozzle temp. - Clean the hot end regularly. Simple adjustments → cleaner prints. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint Photo by…
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Maker Dad 💛
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
3D printing myths we hear daily: "It's too expensive" "It's only for prototypes" "It's not strong enough" Reality: With 7 different technologies, there's a solution for every need. You just need to know which to use when. #3dprinter #maker #MakerCommunity #3D #CAD
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
3D printing troubleshooting tip👇
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The secret to successful 3D printing: Match the technology to the application. • FDM for quick prototypes • SLA for perfect details • SLS for functional parts • LPBF for metal production Don't force a technology. Let the end use guide your choice. #3dprinting #making #maker
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Most think 3D printing is just plastic strings from a hot nozzle. Reality: It's 7 distinct technologies using: • Light curing resin • Lasers melting metal • Inkjets binding powder Each serves different needs, industries, and goals. Know your options. Choose wisely. #maker Photos from Reddit
Illustration of FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printing: A big vase being 3D printed.

Photo from RedditIllustration of SLA (stereolithography) 3D printing: Impressive 3D-printed miniature of a winged warrior, likely inspired by fantasy or Warhammer-style designs.
The model appears to have been printed using an Anycubic resin 3D printer (seen in the background).

Photo by EmbarrassedPush6009 on RedditIllustration of SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printing: A 3D-printed architectural model of a multi-story building.
The dark, matte finish confirms that it was printed using SLS.

Photo by lmboyer04 on RedditIllustration of Binder Jetting 3D Printing: Showcase of metal parts produced using binder jet 3D printing in 316L stainless steel.

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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
TLDR: bsky.app/profile/keen...
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Smart painters know: - Moving air is your enemy. - Clean space is your friend. - Patience is your tool. - Process is your guide. Master these four truths for perfect 3D print finishes. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint Photo by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Confirmed!
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Key to professional 3D print finishing: - Document your process. - Test your methods. - Learn from mistakes. - Refine your technique. Each print teaches you something new. Write it down. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Critical spray paint distances: 10-12 inches: Perfect coverage <8 inches: Paint pools 15 inches: Spotty finish The sweet spot makes the difference between amateur and pro results. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint Photo by cellarnerd on Printables
Hilt of The Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
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Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Plastic waste accounts for 10 to 12% of all solid waste in Kenya. A Kenyan tech company is using plastic waste to print 3D models that help college students with their learning while reducing damage to the environment.
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Kenyan tech firm turns plastic waste into 3D images; boosts learning, cuts emissions
A Kenyan tech company is using plastic waste to print 3D models that help college students with their learning while reducing damage to the environment.
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
The truth about painting 3D prints: You can't rush perfection. Each layer needs time Each coat must dry Each stage matters Give your prints the time they deserve. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Master sequence for 3D print finishing: 1. Remove supports 2. Pre-sand rough spots 3. Progressive sanding 4. Clean thoroughly 5. Prime carefully 6. Paint precisely 7. Clear coat Follow this order. Every time. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The golden rule of painting 3D prints: Multiple light coats beat one heavy coat. - Prevents drips - Preserves detail - Ensures coverage Patience is your premium tool. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint Photos by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Transform your 3D prints: - Start with 120-grit - Move to 200-grit - Add water - Feel the surface - Clean thoroughly - Prime lightly - Paint precisely Each step builds on the last. Skip none. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint Photos by 2by2 on Thingiverse
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Essential tools for painting 3D prints: - Multiple grit sandpapers - Quality primer - Spray paints - Painter's tape - Respirator Don't start without having everything ready. Success lives in preparation. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint Photos by 3Demon on Printables
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The three stages of professional 3D print painting: - Preparation is 60% - Priming is 30% - Painting is 10% Master the first two, and the final stage becomes effortless. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Your 3D print painting environment matters more than your technique: - No wind or drafts - Controlled temperature - Good ventilation - Clean workspace Create your space before you create your masterpiece. #3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint Photos by cellarnerd on Printables
Painted 3D print of The Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild3D model of The Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
The secret to perfect 3D print finishing: It's not about the paint. It's about the prep. - Remove supports carefully - Sand in increasing grits - Prime with precision 90% of your results come from what happens before the paint even touches your print. #3dprinting Photo by nobo13 on Reddit
Post-processed 3D prints.
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Share your wisdom! Just got this message from someone waiting for their K1 SE to arrive. Let's help them start their 3D printing journey right! Two questions for the community 👇
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Keen Maker @keenmaker.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Better 3D printing comes down to this: - Routine maintenance (nozzles & belts). - Optimized slicer profiles. - Testing & iterating settings. Consistency beats luck every time. #3Dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
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