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Best 3D Printing Pens For Children

3D Pens – Introduce Your Children To The Exciting Technology Of 3D Printing 3D Pens are a great new invention that use the same technology as 3D printing to give you a fun and unique creative tool. They are used by artists, craft hobbyists, and kids to create all sorts …

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Best PLA Exotic Blend Filaments

In this article, I will highlight what PLA blended filaments are currently available, what applications they are good for, and what you should look out for when choosing which one to try.

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Complete Guide to Choosing a PLA Filament

Filament is your main ongoing cost as a 3D printing enthusiast. Each reel costs upwards of $20 and can last anything from a week to many months depending on how much printing you do. In this guide, I’ve used my own countless hours of 3d printing experience and the opinions of other users to give you a list of the best value PLA filaments available today.

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Best 3D Printing Books

Learn The Basics Or Get Tips From The Pros With My Top Recommended Books on 3D Printing When I begin a new hobby I love to immerse myself in it, and curling up with a good book on the subject is one of the best ways to quickly gain knowledge …

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Essential 3D Printing Tools and Accessories

Bring Out The Best In Your 3D Prints With These Must Have Accessories When I first started 3D printing at home I had to down tools umpteen times and spend an hour getting to and from the hardware store just to pick up a roll of tape or a set …

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