Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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This is a beginner's step-by-step tutorial on how to make 3D printed ornaments and decorations for the holidays, or for any occasion really. If you have a new 3D printer that you're just trying to figure out, this is a great project to get your creativity flowing and to learn how to better use your 3D printer.

Stuff You'll Need:
1. Adobe Illustrator -- Use open source InkScape if you don't have access to Illustrator.

2. InkScape -- An open source alternative to Illustrator.
inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.0.1

3. Fusion 360 (Computer Aided Design). Use the free hobbyist version.
autodesk.ca/en/products/fusion-360/personal

4. Ultimaker Cura. An excellent open source slicer for your 3D printer.
ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura

Jingle Bells Calm by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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