When you get your first 3D printer, one of the biggest questions is which filament to use. There are dozens of colors, types, and brands, and every maker has an opinion. The truth is that filament choice matters more than most beginners realize. The right material makes printing easier. The
very maker has been there. You start your first few prints, things look promising, and then suddenly the nozzle drags across the bed, the filament blobs into a nest, or the print pops off halfway through layer twelve. These moments are normal. Every single 3D printer owner has experienced them,
When you first unpack a 3D printer, the machine itself feels like the star of the show. The truth is that a few simple tools and accessories make the entire experience smoother, easier, and far more enjoyable. You do not need to spend a lot of money and you do
If you unwrapped a shiny new 3D printer this holiday season, welcome to one of the most exciting hobbies in the world. You are about to join a community of makers, tinkerers, artists, and problem solvers who turn ideas into real objects every day. Before you jump into giant dragons,
December is our busiest month of the year. We run multiple printers at once, prepare colorful batches of ornaments and bookmarks, check orders twice, and then shift into packaging mode. A big part of our holiday success comes from how we package and ship each item. Here is a behind-the-scenes
Failed prints happen to every maker. Even the best printers in the world can have a rough day. A loose nozzle, a tangled spool, a missed layer, power flicker, or a random spaghetti incident can turn a perfect print into a pile of scraps. It happens more often during the
Multi-color prints are one of the best parts of 3D printing during the holidays. Ornaments, bookmarks, cards, and decorations all come to life with bold reds, deep greens, frosty blues, shimmering metallics, and warm winter whites. Getting clean, vibrant multi-color prints takes more science than most people realize. Holiday prints
The holiday season is magical… and completely chaotic. For small businesses, especially handmade and print-on-demand studios like NerdMatter3D, December is both the busiest and most rewarding time of the year. Orders spike, shipping deadlines get tighter, and production schedules get packed from morning to midnight. But 3D printing changes the
Finding a unique, affordable gift doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, a gamer, a coworker, or someone who simply loves nerdy décor, 3D printed gifts offer something personal, creative, and budget friendly. At NerdMatter3D, we specialize in small, colorful, high quality prints
3D printed bookmarks have become one of the most popular items in our shop, and for good reason. They are light, colorful, customizable, and make perfect gifts for book lovers, students, teachers, fantasy fans, and anyone who wants something a little nerdy between their pages. At NerdMatter3D, bookmarks are more
With so many filament types available, choosing the right one for your project can feel overwhelming. Each material behaves differently, excels in different scenarios, and has its own quirks. The good news is that you don’t need to master every filament to get great results. You just need to
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Behind the Scenes: How We Run a Multi-Printer 3D Print Farm Running a 3D print farm is part art, part science, and part controlled chaos. At NerdMatter3D, we manage multiple printers across different brands, materials, and workflows to keep up with daily Etsy orders, seasonal launches, and new design experiments.