I didn't really know what to expect from this book. Having a 3D printer in my classroom I looked forward to checking it out. There were some things I liked, and some not so much. However, I do recommend this book.

Easy to read with great projects for kids of all skill levels. Love the way the information is presented.

My school has a STEAM Lab that includes a 3D printer and it was cool to read project ideas that my sixth graders can do there!

Nice visual guide to basic 3D printing projects. Gives an overview of how 3D printing works and how projects are designed & printed. Followed by many actual projects with step-by-step directions. I especially like the project guides - difficulty, time, and volume of material used. Great for schools & library makerspaces.

This is a good intro to 3D printing and helps open the reader up to the many kinds of projects that can be made. I like that it looked at a few different programs for creation.

Love this! So hard to find ideas for doable 3D projects for elementary level. I will be trying a few of these projects with kids! I need more advice on how to easily get kids to create vector files online.

This is a good introduction to 3D modeling and printing. I like the step by step instructions for the projects and that most of the projects can be made using Tinkercad. I think older kids would enjoy this book although they might still need help from an adult.

Nice little starter 3-d printer book. Would be great to share with a beginner group. Not sure if there is anything in it that they would want to make or not.
Do wish the book was in kindle form.

This book is full of amazing ideas to design and make. As I've probably mentioned here before, I really want a 3D printer but have yet to be able to come up with enough things that I would want to make to make buying one worth my while. This book gave me a good starting point at some potential projects! The book goes through how 3D printers work, what materials you need, and some tips in how to use the 3D printing software in order to make shapes. There's also information on what to do after your item has been printed. Some of the items I would like to try to make that are featured in this book include: a desk caddy, an impossible box, stamps!, coat hooks, frames, magnets and a troll family!

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

3D Printing Projects had me searching Amazon for affordable 3D printers. The book makes projects look fun and challenging. With the step-by-step instructions, the projects seem possible for me to do - even though I have no experience with 3D printers. It’s great for beginners!

This is a great book. My son and husband love making things with our 3d printer. The book has some really great ideas and I love that it gives the specs so my son is learning how to use 3d model software. I will be purchasing a paper copy as well.

This book would be a great gift for a kid that is interesting in modeling and design. It has many colorful illustrations and projects to work on.

Wow, so many cool things you can make with a 3D printer! ...now I wish I had a 3D printer. Except I don't and I'm unlikely to ever afford one. Still, it's cool to see what all can be made with one. Should you be fortunate enough to have the resources to afford a 3D printer, then I recommend this book.

3D Printing Projects is a great resource for public/school libraries and classrooms to create either easy or complex 3D printing projects with students. You can print everything from toys to stamps to even phone stands! There are also techniques on smoothing and painting your 3D projects after your print them. Students will be excited to create their own designs as well! Some of my favorites were the animal phone stands, the treasure box, and the desk caddy! Great reference book for Makerspace projects and the STEAM initiative.

A good variety of project types and difficulty to help get kids experience with 3d printing.

This book was fantastic. The photos were compelling, the instructions were easy to follow, and the projects were cool. I am already trying to think of ways to incorporate these projects into some technology programs at the library.

This is a wonderful title for young people interested in creating 3D printed objects. The title provides the reader with full color illustrations with measurement units necessary to make sure the project prints correctly, print times and filament requirements. I would recommend this title for teens over if they have not been exposed to 3D printing before over children. It is easy to follow however, there are elements that would require a level of maturity/adult assistance. Nevertheless this would be a great title to add to your library makerspace or give to a young person who is tech savvy.

This is a short but very well illustrated book about 3D printing. It includes a good working explanation of the parts of a 3D printer, the tech behind it and the supporting tools and software to successfully utilize a 3D printer to design and produce useful items.

The first part of the book (roughly 20% of the content) introduces tools and materials and moves on to a short explanation of designing including 3D geometric (based on geometric shapes) and organic modeling (curved surfaces with complex 'natural' outlines). The book discusses interface software and various settings and how to use them in the design process.

There's a troubleshooting section as well as a short tutorial on 'slicing' (using the design software to created the structural filling inside the printed design which supports it and provides stability). The troubleshooting section includes a 'fix it!' guide with good illustrated advice for fixing inevitable imperfections in printed projects.

Next come the project tutorials, well illustrated and photographed. There's a desk organizer and dinosaur (or whatever design you desire) stamp, coat hooks and customized photo frames, a treasure box with fitted lid, a phone/tablet stand (pictured on the cover), and a lamp. There are also cute fridge magnets and some little hanging plant pots in addition to several others (I want the printed chess set for myself!).

The book has a simple glossary and index. It's aimed at younger readers, but perfectly usable as an introduction to anyone wondering what all the fuss is about and what exactly 3D printing is.