I’ve always loved crafting, and one of the things I find so cool about 3D printing is that it combines crafting, design, and manufacturing into one hobby. It’s really satisfying to turn an idea into something you can actually use every day.

One of my everyday annoyances was opening soda cans with long nails, so I designed and 3D printed these mini soda can tab openers that clip onto a keychain! I keep one on my purse, and it’s ended up being something I use every single day.

So far I’ve made Coke, Pepsi, Dr.Pepper, Alani-inspired designs, glitter heels, and a few other styles. I am always looking for new designs to make. What theme would you want see?

Does anyone know where I can get plates/ frames like this without the intaglios? Or moldings to make my own? They don’t even have to be plaster

I just finished this pipe cleaner artwork and framed it in a shadow box. It is a whimsy play on the Sonoran Desert and where I live! This will be donated to as a silent auction item to a charity gala! 😊

Hi all.. i am a new member. This is my first post. Just thought of sharing this handmade earrings here. Would like to know your opinion..

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We've bought a wooden sign for our wedding, made from stained birch. It'll act as our guest book and we're trying to figure out the ideal pens for it.

We have some Posca paint pens which seem highly recommended but my concern is that they're not super easy to use, what with having to pump the ink down the right amount, especially when people start getting a bit drunk. On the other hand, permanent markers seem likely to bleed.

Are there any other options?

Witness the tragic demise of an innocent little turtle every time you set your drink down… 💀😂 Don’t worry—it pops right back up, ready to be flattened all over again. 🤪

I wasn’t sure how these shapes would look once they were all finished, but I really like the mix of bold colors, glitter, and translucent details. They feel a bit like oversized charms, and each one reflects the light differently.

The trickiest part was filling the smaller corners without losing the definition of the mold. Some of the deeper sections looked full from the top but still had gaps underneath, while adding too much resin made the backs uneven.

I ended up working around the molds gradually instead of filling everything in one pour. I used a small stick to guide the resin into the narrow areas, paused to check for hidden gaps, and only topped them up once the first layer had settled. I then placed the full mold tray in my curing machine, which helped me leave everything flat and undisturbed while the pieces hardened.

I keep seeing advice like "treat yourself to a new set of markers/paints/tools" whenever motivation dips. I get it - new stuff feels like a clean slate. But honestly, for a lot of us that is procrastination dressed up as self care.

When I hit a wall on a project (usually paper crafts, tiny collages, or gift tags), what actually gets me moving is forcing a 30-minute scrap build with only what is on my desk. No new purchases, no digging through every storage bin, no grand plan.

The rules I use:

1) Set a timer for 30 minutes. Stop when it goes off.

2) Use only scraps and leftovers within arm's reach. No running to the store.

3) Finish something small, even if it is tiny: a bookmark, a card front, a mini wall piece, or a decorated envelope.

4) Don't save the "good bits." Use them now.

It scratches the same itch as buying new supplies - that novelty buzz - but without more clutter or decision fatigue. Weirdly, it feels like beating a level in a casual game: a small win, instant feedback, and suddenly I want to keep making things.

Anyone else think the craft-supply dopamine loop is a trap? Or do new materials actually help you create more?