Collectibles Guide Articles

Animal figurines have been collectible staples for centuries — from porcelain dogs on grandmother’s shelf to hand-carved wooden bears in cabin lodges. 3D printing has…

Some 3D print designers create functional objects. Others focus on articulated toys. McGybeer creates art. Every model that comes from this designer’s studio carries a…

Seasonal display transitions are one of the quiet pleasures of maintaining a 3D print collection. The shift from winter themes to spring freshness is not…

3D Printed Geometric Art: Math Meets Design Slug: 3d-printed-geometric-art-math-meets-design Category: Collectibles Guide Original word count: ~423 Target word count: 1,800 Mathematical beauty has always captivated…

Pick up a 3D printed dragon and twist its tail. Flex its wings. Pose its head at an angle. Set it down on your shelf…

3D Printed Optical Illusion Art Slug: 3d-printed-optical-illusion-art Category: Collectibles Guide Original word count: ~465 Target word count: 1,800 There is a peculiar thrill in seeing…

Why Collecting 3D Prints Is the Hobby of the Future Slug: why-collecting-3d-prints-hobby-future Category: Collectibles Guide Original word count: ~434 Target word count: 1,800 Every generation…

Garden gnomes have stood guard over lawns and flowerbeds for over a century. Now, 3D printing has reinvented them. What was once a mass-produced ceramic…

3D Printed Kitchen Gadgets and Accessories Slug: 3d-printed-kitchen-gadgets-accessories Category: Collectibles Guide Original word count: ~429 Target word count: 1,700 The kitchen is the heart of…

Few objects have captured the imagination of 3D printing enthusiasts quite like the humble duck. What started as a novelty print has become one of…