From the Workshop

A great 3D print starts at the design table, not in the slicer. Here are seven practical rules for making your Fusion 360 model truly print-ready.

Everything you need to know about tolerance, layer orientation, and thread profile to design a threaded cap and bottle that fit together seamlessly.

Realistic steps for reproducing a broken home-appliance knob via 3D printing when the manufacturer no longer supplies the part.

Ways to reproduce missing or broken IKEA plastic fittings through 3D printing — without throwing out the entire piece of furniture.

Go beyond classic styrofoam balls: learn how to create a scaled, textured, and durable Solar System model using 3D printing for your science fair project.

Braille dot dimensions require millimeter-level precision. We explain how to correctly produce readable tactile maps and labels for the visually impaired using 3D printing.

If off-the-shelf organizers never quite fit your drawer, printing perfectly sized compartments is the smarter solution. A material and measurement guide for cutlery organization.

From balcony gardening to open ground — practical garden accessories you can print and the durable material choices to make them last.

From fair dice rolls to neatly displayed miniatures, here’s how to produce custom accessories that will elevate your board-game nights through 3D printing.

Instead of ordinary balls hanging on the tree, imagine ornaments with a name, date, or short message — 3D printing makes this personal touch surprisingly easy.