3D Printing
How the Royal Navy 3D Printed Submarine Parts in Weeks Instead of Months
The Royal Navy used 3D printing to build submarine replacement parts in four weeks. Here's how additive manufacturing makes spare parts on demand a...
The Flarelab Journal
Build logs, 3D-printing guides, and custom client projects from our Manila lab.
3D Printing
3D Modeling
AI Made Your 3D Model. Here's How to Make It Actually Printable
AI can generate a 3D model in seconds, but printing it is another story. Learn how new maker tools turn AI files into print-ready models.
3D Printing
What Is 3D Scanning? How Makers Turn Real Objects Into Printable Models
3D scanning captures real-world objects as digital models you can edit and print. Here's how it works, why pros use it, and how beginners can start.
3D Printing
Magma: The Slicer Mod That Injects Plastic to Fix Weak 3D-Print Layers
Magma is an experimental OrcaSlicer fork that injects molten plastic into vertical channels mid-print to knit weak FDM layer lines together. Here's...
3D Printing
How to 3D Print Pop-Culture Models Like the Minecraft Enderman (Beginner Guide)
New to 3D printing? Learn how to print fan-favorite models like the Minecraft Enderman, from picking a file to multi-color tricks. A friendly begin...
3D Printing
Why 3D Printing Livestreams Are the Best Free Classroom for Makers
Here's a secret most beginners learn too late: the fastest way to get better at 3D printing isn't another polished five-minute tutorial. It's watch...
3D Printing
Turn Your Retired 3D Printer Into a Cheap Vinyl Cutter
That dusty first printer in your closet isn't dead weight — with a few cheap parts from AliExpress and an afternoon of tinkering, it can become a w...
3D Printing
Bake Cookies With 3D-Printed Utensils (Even a TPU Spatula)
A full cookie-baking set printed at home: scoops, a mixing bowl, beater, and even a TPU spatula. How far can a hobby printer go?
3D Printing
3D Print Your Own LED Tetris Cabinet: A Beginner's Build Guide
A handheld LED Tetris console built from a NeoPixel grid, a microcontroller, and printed parts. Electronics meets printing.
3D Printing
Pellet 3D Printing Explained: A Beginner's Look at Granule Extruders
Pellet 3D printing swaps spools for raw plastic granules. A look at granule extruders and the latest hobbyist build.
3D Printing
Print a PS2-Themed Raspberry Pi Case: Retro Vibes for Pi 4 and Pi 5
A PS2-shaped case that turns a Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5 into a retro tribute console. A nostalgic weekend print.
3D Printing
3D Print a Survivalist Fishing Reel: Cast a Line With Your Printer
A fully printable survivalist fishing reel with bait storage, hook compartment, and bobber. Print it, pack it, cast a line.
3D Printing
A Collapsible Stack Organizer That Prints in a Fraction of the Time
A MakerWorld organizer that prints flat with living hinges, then folds into a rigid box. Less filament, far less print time.
3D Printing
Print Horizontal Overhangs Without Supports Using WaveOverhangs
WaveOverhangs, an OrcaSlicer fork, prints near-horizontal overhangs to 90 degrees with no support using ring toolpaths.
3D Printing
Can a Fully 3D Printed Pinball Machine Actually Be Fun to Play?
A fully 3D-printed tabletop pinball machine with modular, linkable multiplayer playfields. Can it actually be fun?
Fan Art
Flarelab Radar: Hail Mary Keychain
A small Project: Hail Mary keychain made to carry every day. A quiet nod to the franchise with detail fans will spot.