The tab on the back slides between the pages, while the cylindrical part clips around the pen. This is a small item that solves a big problem… it allows you to attach a pen directly to the cover of a sketchbook. Remember, when it comes to 3D printing you can keep printing as many quantities as you need! Sketchbook cover pen holder “You’re pen, sir?” This innovative little holder neatly presents up to six of your favorite pens. It’s also customizable so you can edit how many pencils it stores along with their degree of slope. The slotted ring base holds 48 pencils and measures around 8″ in diameter. The cascading, circular tilt makes them look like art all by themselves.

Like any of these 3D models, the object can be scaled up to accommodate larger objects like markers.Ĭould there be a funner way to store color pencils? We don’t think so. This simple grid design can hold up to 48 brushes, pencils, pens or other art tools. A real space saver, the design can be scaled to fit any hand size. This wearable little palette is designed to shorten the distance between your paint and a held item. All of the items are available to download and create with most common 3D printers in a few hours.

In the list below you’ll discover our findings. That got us thinking… what 3D printed models could be helpful for artists? Action figures, wallets, planters, guitar bodies – you name it and there’s probably a file available to download and start printing. Over the past 10 years however there’s been an explosion in affordable, consumer grade 3D printers that can operate right on a desktop.įor a few hundred dollars it’s become possible to design and manufacture an endless array of objects right from your home.ģD printing has also spawned massive marketplaces for people to share and download digital design files. It wasn’t too long ago that concepts like 3D printing were reserved for Star Trek and Isaac Asimov.

3d printed paintings