15 Household Things you would love to 3D Print

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Jul 10, 2017 · 6 min read

3D Printing has come a long way since its invention and still has a lot to achieve. But one thing is certain that it has transferred power back to the consumer. From large corporations making products for a ‘Mass Appeal’ to 3D Printers making products for ‘Individual Appeal’, the power shift has enabled consumers to demand more out of this technology. When you get a taste of some power, don’t you want to use it?

So, below is the list of some household products which only a 3D Printer would be generous enough to manufacture:

  1. Coasters:

Coasters still remain one of the most ignored accessories in your home. You buy them but hardly ever use it. Probably, because not a lot has gone into developing the simple yet useful coaster. 3D Printing can make some really amazing and customised coasters. They can even turn out to be conversation starters.

Courtesy: Craftshub

2. Missing Chess Pieces:

Losing one of your chess piece is a really sad way to throw away your beloved chess game. Lost your Queen or a Rook? Don’t let this stop you from playing chess. And No, no need to use a poor dummy of the piece. Just 3D Print one and start your game with renewed vigor.

Courtesy: Pinterest

3. Ten-Way Dispenser:

Have guests at home? All of them need some drinks? Tired of filling up all the cups/mugs/glasses one by one? 3D Printing will come to your rescue. An Eight-Way Dispenser will come in handy while you fill all the cups at one time and in equal amounts.

Courtesy: Thingiverse

4. Earphone Wrap:

How many times do you find yourself unscrambling the earphones before you use them? These naughty cords always get messed up and you have to untangle it every time. A simple Earphone Wrap is all you need, to stop this menace.

Courtesy: Safaribooksonline

5. Toothpaste Squeezer:

Every Indian knows the pain of getting up in the morning and finding out that they have run out of toothpaste. In this rush hour, nobody has the time to run to the store and buy a new toothpaste. But, here comes the savior, humble wife with a ‘Jugaad’ idea. She rolls the tube with her ‘belan’ and Voila, you have the tube oozing out paste which you never knew even existed.

But enough of this ‘Jugaad’. A simple Toothpaste Squeezer comes in handy and does great work of squeezing the last bit of paste out of the tube.

Courtesy: Thingiverse

6. Broken Buckles:

Bags with broken buckles are a common site to see inside your store room. You can’t use it but don’t want to throw away your favorite bag. Just 3D Print a buckle pair and your dear bag is now even more attractive.

Courtesy: Thingiverse

7. Klots:

As they say, never tie your shoe laces again. Klots enables you with this power. Klots is similar to Zubits which was the first product of its kind which uses Magnets closure to keep laces tied up. Klots is an easy way to tie your laces. Just put your foot inside the shoe and close the klots together and there you go. Simple and elegant solution to tying your shoe laces.

Courtesy: All3DP

8. Party Accessories (Spectacles, Moustache, Bow, etc):

You are organizing a party but don’t know how to make it a memorable one. Just imagine why you have fun at other parties? Simple, everyone has a great time clicking selfies with some hilarious accessories. So how do you get those at your home? Yes, the answer is correct, 3D Print it.

3D Print party accessories like funny spectacles, moustaches, bow-ties, crowns, etc. and you’ll see everyone clicking selfies with them and having a great time.

Courtesy: Thingiverse, Pinshape

9. One-Finger Page Separator:

It is a simple, small and cute device to keep your book open while you read them. Big novels are generally heavy and their sides continuously fall over each other disturbing the reader. This One-Finger Page Separator will help you. This ‘Crazy product from Japan’ is definitely the one to have.

10. Bookmark and Page Tracker:

This one is for the readers. The book worms and page eaters, not literally. Avid readers never want to miss any single word in a book and want to complete the book as quickly as possible. They surely want to track their progress and so a bookmark and a page tracker are his best accessories while reading a book.

Courtesy: Thingiverse

11. Coat Hanger:

This is not so much of a unique product but you can always customize it to make as many hooks to it as you want.

Courtesy: Thingiverse

12. Dice and Pawns:

Dice and Pawns are easily lost but never easily found again. And if a child takes control of the board games, then simply accept the fact that you won’t ever find the dice and pawns. But don’t worry, let the kid enjoy in his own way, we will print new dies and pawns which are even more attractive than the previous one. The 3D Printed dice will not be your regular simple one but a rather innovative one.

Courtesy: Pinterest

13. Key-holders:

Boring Key-holders have lived off their life. These new Key-holders are taking everyone by storm. Differently shaped and aesthetically appealing holders are now the talk of the town.

Courtesy: Thingiverse

14. Card Holders:

Though not entirely household, Card holders are among the most ignored products unless you are at an influential position. But 3D Printed card holders are a simple yet elegant piece of accessory you can make or buy. It will surely draw more cards out of your pockets.

Courtesy: Thingiverse

15. Pen Holder:

Nearly 90% of the Pen holders in India is probably the used glasses or coffee mugs you receive on your birthdays. But Pen holders are so important, especially ask an OCD person it always ranks high on his buying list. 3D Printing has made some really cool pen holders and a look at them will surely make you wanna have them.

Courtesy: Cults3d

There are a lot more products you can 3D Print and use them for various purposes. We will surely post part-2 of this article pretty soon. 3D Printing is taking the world by storm not only because of the strides it is taking in the technological field but also due to the fact that it is simplifying the lives with such simple products.

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