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3D printing jewelry has a lot of range and potential. Today, you can get all kinds of 3D printed jewelry in a host of different materials, including precious metals.
In this article, we’ve gathered ten stylish bracelet models that you can easily 3D print at home. Even if you don’t have a metal 3D printer, these models will look great in plastic or metal filament.
To make your jewelry look even better though, you can always turn to post-processing. Layer smoothing and painting are great ways to make your bracelet stand out even more.
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And now, let’s see what great options are available!
Snakez
The Snakez bracelet is in a print-in-place style, consisting of one print with many links and great movement. It comes in three different sizes: the smallest with 18 linkages and the largest with 22. The model was remixed from a print-in-place snake design and uses two Nemodium magnets to connect the two ends around your wrist.
The maker recommends printing at a 0.2-mm layer height with a 0% (hollow) infill. They successfully printed it in PLA with two shells in about an hour.
Who made it? minibot3D
Who printed it? The Snakez bracelet has 10 recorded Makes, 5 Remixes, as well as over 12,000 downloads, so it should be very printable.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Lepy
Next up, the Lepy is a unique bracelet that utilizes many triangular joints to fully wrap around your wrist. To take it off and on, there’s a slanted connector.
The designer states that the Lepy bracelet is flexible and strong and can be printed in just one piece! It was successfully printed with a 0.15-mm layer height and a 20% infill. You’ll need about 30 grams of material and it should take about five hours to print.
Who made it? ccetinkaya
Who printed it? There are two posted community makes, over 13,100 views, and 1,377 downloads. The latest person who printed it said it was perfect on the first try!
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Lace
This lace cuff is part of a matching set of earrings and a necklace. For the bracelet, there are three different sizes so you can find the right fit.
The designer didn’t provide that much other information but, based on the file, you’ll need supports.
Who made it? fashion3D
Who printed it? This pretty cuff has over 2,900 views and 389 downloads.
Where to get it? Cults
Quetzalcoatl
Next up, this model is another cuff bracelet but very different from the lacy look. It was inspired by Quetzalcoatl, a mythical serpent from the Aztec civilization who was the god of light, justice, mercy, and wind.
You shouldn’t need supports when printing, but do activate a raft. Any contrasting color with your skin should look nice, though the designer specifically steers you toward choosing a vibrant, translucent, or brown-ish material to print with.
Who made it? ideaz3d
Who printed it? This bracelet has 21 recorded Makes and almost 12,000 downloads. You can definitely print this one!
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Roller Coaster
These amazing bracelet models a roller coaster with three balls in the tracks. The design prints from one file and is a “print inside a print”.
This bracelet can only be printed using an SLS printer according to the designer, but it was too cool to not include on this list. Despite needing a special kind of printer, the complexity of the print is listed as easy. If you love it but don’t have an SLS printer, you can always go with a 3D printing service.
Who made it? GabiLocalMakers
Who printed it? This Roller Coaster bracelet has over 2,700 views with 161 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Headphone Wrapper
This bracelet was designed to fix one of the most common and most frustrating problems: your headphones getting tangled. For those who still use wired headphones, this model has a lower middle section with higher outer edges, so you can easily wrap your headphones around it and they will be held in place.
The designer didn’t provide any printing instructions, though it should be support free and looks straightfoward to print.
Who made it? PentlandDesigns
Who printed it? This bracelet has over 2,200 views with 129 downloads, but no posted community prints yet.
Where to get it? Cults
Chain Mail
This bracelet has a chain-mail structure for both style and wrist comfort. Remixed from the designer’s original chain-mail bracelet, this model’s wrist clasp is now better calibrated and much stronger. The designer also states that this model requires a lot less post-processing than the original design.
There are two sizes in the download section: small and regular. As a bonus, there are also multi-color files available for both sizes, so if you have a multi-color printer you can spice up the model with some color.
It’s recommended to print this model with a 0.27-mm layer height. A recorded maker of this model posted a great print, stating that they used a raft and no supports.
Who made it? gpvillamil
Who printed it? This chain mail bracelet design has 45 recorded Makes, 5 recorded Remixes, as well as around 75,000 downloads. You should definitely be able to print this one!
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Mechanical Fidget
This model consists of several identical linkages to form a bracelet. Given the structure, you can make this bracelet as large or small as you’d like. Each linkage has an encapsulated ball that can roll around in its “cage”, which is where the fidget aspect of this bracelet comes in.
The maker states that the model is ideal for SLS printers for strength reasons, although they also listed having printed their bracelet using FDM technology.
Who made it? Moonerath
Who printed it? This mechanical fidget bracelet has over 4,600 views and almost 400 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Snakehead
Based on the picture, you might be thinking that this model was printed with a metal 3D printer or professional jewelry printer. But looks can be deceiving, this print was actually printed in silver PLA!
The maker didn’t provide any printing tips, however, a recorded maker posted a picture and stated that the model doesn’t lie flat on the print bed, so supports might be necessary. Another maker stated that they used a 0.1-mm layer height with a 20% infill and both supports and rafts activated to print a good model.
Who made it? januszeko
Who printed it? This cool bracelet has 5 recorded Makes, 1 Remix, and almost 11,000 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Diagrid
This visually appealing bracelet has a diagrid pattern inspired by the forms of radiolarians. The designer has posted three different sizes, ranging from 2.3 to 2.7 inches for the inner diameter.
The designer’s instructions are very straightforward: Print it then wear it. Even though no actual printing tips are suggested, a good-looking recorded Make listed that it was printed with a 0.1-mm layer height and 100% infill. The maker also stated that they printed the bracelet using a raft.
Who made it? nervoussystem
Who printed it? This diagrid bracelet has 85 recorded Makes as well as over 39,000 downloads for the medium size, so it should be very printable.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Lead image source: GabiLocalMakers via MyMiniFactory
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