

All designs must comply with the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy. The Library’s 3D printer may be used only for lawful, non-commercial purposes. Visit /licenses for more information about Creative Commons. You might also notice icons for attribution noncommercial use, and/or other conditions. Users of websites like Thingiverse often display Creative Commons licenses to communicate to others that it’s okay to reproduce their work. Shapr3D ( ) is a 3D modeling designer available on iPad, Mac, and Windows that is free for students and teachers, and offers a basic free version to anyone. You can sign up for an account to access tutorials or just to experiment! Tinkercad ( ) is a great choice for beginners looking to create original designs. It’s hosted by SketchUp, a 3D modeling software. Thingiverse ( ) is the official design community of MakerBot, where people share 3D models for others to download.ģD Warehouse ( ) is also a sharing community where you can look for designs and learn from others. These are all free to use or offer free options: If you want to give 3D printing a try, you can either start with your own design or use someone else’s (as long as it is meant to be shared-see Creative Commons info below). Interested in 3D printing, but not sure where to start? Check out these great resources!
