Ah, the spirit of Christmas. There’s nothing else quite like it. For most people, Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, with a healthy dose of mince pies, carols and music, lots of drink, gift giving and of course, a glorious Christmas tree to light up the moment. Decorations also play a role in setting the perfect scene, and we’ve got some fantastic ornaments and Christmas tree decorations for you to 3D print for free!
3D printing is a creative and fun way to make your own festive ornaments and Christmas tree decorations. Manufacture them with ABS or a similarly durable thermoplastic, and you’ll even be able to reuse them for years to come. So, why not take a look at our 3D printable decoration recommendations below? Go on, you know you want to…
1. Frozen Castle
Compatible with: FFF / FDM 3D printers. Print with ABS. Grab the files from MyMiniFactory.
Recognise this castle? If you’ve seen Disney’s Frozen, you’ll most definitely have seen it! This intricate ornament is support free and packs in incredible detail. Simply spray paint it afterwards for an authentic appearance.
2. Gingerbread Man – Christmas Bauble
Compatible with: FFF / FDM 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from MyMiniFactory.
Here’s an easy one for you. This gingerbread man Christmas tree decoration is easy to print and has a smiley, warm face. Print it in any colour you like, or paint it afterwards to create a bauble that looks good enough to eat.
3. Christmas Tree Star
Compatible with: FFF 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from Thingiverse.
This 3D printable Christmas tree star doesn’t need hanging – you simply slide it onto a branch and it’ll stay put. Simple by design and fast to print, you’ll be able to churn these out in no time at all.
4. Large Scale Multi Piece Snowman
Compatible with: FFF 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from Thingiverse.
This large scale snowman ornament would look fantastic on a table or mantelpiece. It prints in several parts and if you print with a solid colour, no painting is necessary. Very, very cool (but not literally, of course).
5. Christmas Toys Ready To Go
Compatible with: FFF 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from Thingiverse.
If you want to 3D print a fun, quirky Christmas ornament, this one fits the bill. It depicts Santa Claus in his sleigh being pulled by Rudolph. Additional Christmas trees and a snowman can also be 3D printed to set the perfect scene.
6. Trineo de Santa
Compatible with: FFF / FDM 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from MyMiniFactory.
Here we have another ornament of a sleigh. This time, though, the ornament has more detail and the sleigh is being pulled by six reindeer. You can print the Santa Claus model separately to complete the model.
7. Rudolph 3D printed in a Christmas Decoration
Compatible with: SLS 3D printers. Print with nylon. Grab the files from Thingiverse.
If you have an SLS 3D printer, this Rudolph Christmas tree decoration is a beautiful makeable. It prints with Rudolph hanging inside the bauble, so there’s no need to assemble it afterwards. Lovely stuff.
8. Santa Claus – Babbo Natale
Compatible with: FFF 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from Thingiverse.
These Santa Claus Christmas tree decorations from 4frika are really cute. They are around 3.5″ tall and print in several parts. You can print the hat section in any colour you like to match your other decorations.
9. Santa Porg – Star Wars
Compatible with: FFF / FDM 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from MyMiniFactory.
If you’re a Star Wars fan, or somebody in your family is, this Santa Porg decoration will go down a treat. It needs painting to look the part, or you can print it in gold or silver to hang on your tree immediately.
10. 8bit Space Invader Ornaments
Compatible with: FFF 3D printers. Print with ABS or PLA. Grab the files from Thingiverse.
Looking for something even… geekier? These 8bit Space Invader Ornaments will do the trick. Print them in different colours to create a stunning retro-themed Christmas tree. Perfect for gamers.