Did… did we just make two puns in one headline? You’re damn right we did, it’s nearly Halloween! Tis the season to be scary and if you’ve got yourself a 3D printer, there’s simply no better time to put it to good use and print up some goodies.
Best part is, any goodies you print up now can be stored in your closet (remove any skeletons as needed) for future Halloweens. We would make another a skeleton joke, but you wouldn’t find it very humerus.
To help you get into the swing of things, here’s 11 fangtastic (sorry) 3D printables to make at home this Halloween. Remember to visit the links provided and grab the files. Cheers witches.
1. Halloween crow
The crow has appeared in folklore going back to early times and is a symbol of magic and bad luck. This 3D printable Halloween crow is made in four pieces so is suitable for printers with a small or large build volume. Print in black PLA or ABS.
Grab the files on Thingiverse.
2. Halloween spiders
Whether you’re scared of spiders or not, the dangly legs on these critters are sure to send shivers down your spine! The designer of this product has included SCAD, so you can 3D print four spiders at once. Hang them up to set pulses racing.
Grab the files on Thingiverse.
3. Pumpkin head
Pumpkins are a symbol of Halloween so why not print a permanent one? This pumpkin head by designer Andrea Ranaldo is gloriously detailed and eerily creepy. Print it on your FDM/ FFF 3D printer. If you want a bigger challenge, you can print the whole figure.
Grab the files on My Mini Factory (pumpkin head, pumpkin figure).
4. Pumpkin head #2
This Makies Jack-O-Lantern is another excellent pumpkin head. You can print it in any colour PLA or ABS you like. It’s hollow (unlike the pumpkin head above which is solid) so you’ll have material leftover for some more goodies.
Grab the files on Pinshape.
5. Skull mask
Give your child an extra edge when trick-or-treating this Halloween! This 3D printable skull mask looks awesome and is easy to print. Print it with or without supports in PLA or ABS and in any colour you like.
Grab the files on Pinshape.
6. Dark mask
If you want to dress up yourself and make a scare this Halloween then 3D print this detailed, articulated mask to stand out from the crowd. It prints in two parts in any colour you like, or you can spray paint it afterwards.
Grab the files on Thingiverse.
7. Zombie Head
Halloween is coming, and the dead will rise once more! If you’re up for 3D printing a detailed model, this zombie head is perfect. It can be scaled up to any size you like and takes around 360 minutes to print.
Grab the files on My Mini Factory.
8. Cute hug me ghost
What did the ghost who crashed the Halloween party say? “I’m here for the boos!”. Get into the spirit of Halloween by printing these cute hug me ghosts with open arms. It’s a lighter way to show you’re up for all the festivities.
Grab the files on Thingiverse.
9. Finger knob
Make your front door as creepy as possible by 3D printing these finger knobs which can be stuck right onto your door. Place one next to your door bell or door knocker and listen as the kids scream in fright. Ha ha ha!
Grab the files on Pinshape.
10. Wearable arc reactor
“I am iron man” shocked the press room in the 2008 film Iron Man, and you can make a shock of your own with this wearable arc reactor. It’ll require a little electronics work to get going, but it’s sure to get a great response.
Grab the files on Thingiverse.
11. Devil bust
This is a devilishly good bust! 3D print this devil and stick it down outside to welcome trick-or-treaters to your version of hell. Print it in red PLA or in any colour and spray paint it red.
Grab the files on My Mini Factory.
So there we have it, eleven awesome things to 3D print at home this Halloween. For more, check out the Thingiverse Halloween tag or the My Mini Factory Halloween tag (some files are paid on the latter).