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Mantas Kačerauskas

87 Times People Needed Something So They Just Printed Them With Their 3D Printers

3D printing does sort of sound like science fiction. A machine takes some filament and then, layer by layer, forms it into a solid object. To the layperson, that may look really complicated, but as it turns out, regular folks have been hard at work mastering this craft.

So we’ve gathered some of the coolest pictures and projects from a handful of online communities dedicated to 3D printing. In some cases, you can even follow the link through to get the actual digital file. Otherwise, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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