6 GREAT GIFTS FOR ANY MAKER
Whether they’re new to the hobby or a seasoned pro, these must-have 3D printing accessories make for thoughtful, practical, and inspiring gifts.
Here’s your guide to the best gear to pick up this Black Friday/Cyber Monday season for your favorite maker! Help them tap into that creativity in 2025 and beyond.
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1. Reliable & Budget-Friendly 3D Scanner
🎉 Why It’s a Game-Changer:
This 3D scanner is a massive deal for its price and quality. It’s the perfect way to add high-level scanning capabilities to any maker’s toolbox. From replicating organic designs to creating digital backups of existing objects, this 3D scanner opens up endless possibilities for 3D printing projects.
I use this 3D scanner right now and for the price and quality it’s a MASSIVE deal! A great way to get both hardware and software to start 3D scanning at a high level. Perfect for scanning things you’ll be 3Dprinting
It’s a great budget 3D scanner that punches way above its weight class!
🔧 Ideal For:
Makers looking to blend the digital and physical worlds
Perfect for replicating objects specifically for 3D printing
2. Debur Tool Set for Perfect Edges & Quick Fixes
🎉 Why It’s a Must-Have:
Post-processing can make or break a 3D-printed project (or trust break the person doing the post-processing). A debur tool is perfect for cleaning up rough or sharp edges, giving those prints a professional-grade finish. It’s perfect for any tool maker or machinist, so why not make use of it yourself!
🔧 Ideal For:
Cleaning and smoothing edges on any 3D print
Makers who care about the little details and want to WOW with every 3Dprint
3. Part Hot-Smoothing Tool
🎉 Why It’s Amazing:
For the hands-on tinkerers, this tool is a must-have to make any 3D-printed part flawless. Whether you’re refining prototypes or creating display-worthy models, heat smoothing transforms rough layers into smooth, seamless surfaces.
🔧 Ideal For:
Hobbyists and professionals who demand perfection in their 3D Printed parts
Upgrading the look and feel of any 3D printed part in PLA, PETG, TPU and more!
Fusing together two or more parts
For smoother edges where parts combine
Add Metal Threaded Inserts to parts for next-level 3D printed parts and assemblies
4. Nozzle Clog Remover Kit
🎉 Why Every Maker Needs This:
Everyone will run into a nozzle clog in their 3dprinter at some point. If you can remove a clog, it’s usually faster (and cheaper) than swapping a nozzle. This gift is the ultimate time-saver for any maker.
🔧 Ideal For:
Maintaining peak 3D printer performance
Makers who print regularly will run into clogs. Get them up and running again FASTER
5. Nozzle Clog Reliever (Poker Tool)
🎉 Why It’s a New Favorite:
This year I grabbed one of these, and I LOVE this tool! It’s even faster than the clog remover kit.
Great for those running 3Dprinters regularly and might need to fix a 3Dprint mid-job or need to turnaround a nozzle clog quickly to get 3D printing again FAST.
🔧 Ideal For:
Speedy on-the-fly repairs
Makers who can’t afford downtime
Anyone 3D Printing in multi-material or color. Fix any jams or clogs FAST
6. 3D Printing PART BED Adhesive
🎉 Why It’s Worth It:
There’s no shame in adding an adhesive to your build plate to get a 1st layer to stick!
Getting that perfect first layer can be tricky, but this adhesive makes it a breeze without leaving behind a mess. Magigoo is my go-to for keeping prints firmly in place, without warping, and outlasting traditional glue sticks while being easier to clean.
Glue stick is reliable, but leaves a good amount of goop on your part to clean later. Magigoo does a great job at keeping the 1st layer stuck without the extra build up. It also lasts longer than a single glue stick too! At least, it does for the way I use it.
🔧 Ideal For:
Makers who want a Low-Residue way to IMPROVE print bed adhesion
Beginners struggling with first-layer adhesion
Makers running 3D Printing Farms who don’t have time to mess with calibrating the PERFECT first layer every time.
Why These Tools Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
Each of these tools has been hand-picked by us based on reliability, quality, and usefulness in our own lab. They’re practical gifts we use everyday that can make a world of difference in a maker’s life —whether it’s for smoother prints, faster fixes, or unlocking new creative possibilities.
With or without MEGA Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals - these must-have accessories are at a great price for Secret Santa or Loved-One gift-giving that won’t break the bank.
Pro Tip: Pair a couple of these tools together for a personalized gift bundle that’s sure to impress!
What accessory do you think will make the biggest difference for your projects?
Share your thoughts, and happy making this holiday season!
