There are two types of people in this world: Dog people and cat people. Whether you’re a cat person or not, you probably have to admit that there’s something special about our feline friends. They have intelligence, elegance, and cuteness, and although some people may find them a little unfriendly, cats are just independent animals with complex personalities. This is why they effortlessly conquer our hearts!
Whether you’re decorating your home or want to print a cat-themed gift, we’ve put together a list of the most purr-fect cat models to inspire and cheer you up! These cat-tastic prints are sure to put a smile on your face.
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Mask
Being elegant and well-groomed for a party is not always easy, but this cat mask will help you stay stylish at any soiree. This print was inspired by another model created based on the splices of the game Bioshock. The designer paid attention to the details, finishing the mask with a touch of gold so it can be the belle of the ball!
You can adapt the whiskers with other materials or simply print them with the same material as the mask. Two different versions are available, including one divided into two parts and a whole version. Both require supports. To get that porcelain look, the piece needs some post-processing, specifically acetone smoothing. You can check out all the details and tips on the model page.
- Who designed it? Annatar2
- How popular/printable is it? This meow-valous mask has more than 11,000 downloads, 14 makes, and 2 remixes so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Wall Art
If you are a fan of cats and enjoy puzzles, you can’t miss this beautiful mosaic panel. This dazzling print is capable of transforming any environment. Even if your 3D printer is not very big, you will be able to make the parts easily.
The mosaic is composed of 106 pieces that together form a panel measuring 150 x 70 cm. At first, it may seem challenging to put it all together, but don’t worry! The pieces are all numbered, and there are PDF templates that can be (2D) printed to help you out as well. The designer also leaves a valuable tip, which is to use Velcro tape to fix the parts. This way, you can change the pieces if they break or change the style and color of the art later on.
Two different versions are available for the feline’s eyes, and you can also try assembling only the head of the mosaic if you prefer.
- Who designed it? dgemily
- How popular/printable is it? With more than 6,000 downloads and 28 makes, you can definitely make your own!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Stretch
There’s nothing like a good stretch after a long cat nap. Cats may spend much of the day sleeping, but with a little stretching, they’re ready for hunting (or at least some birdwatching). This Voronoi-style sculpture is a remix inspired by a model from billyd. It’s been scaled to 125% of the original size.
While there are no instructions or recommendations from the designer, the comments say that shrinking the model makes it easier to print. Other makers note that it printed well with a raft and a few supports using a variety of different materials, including TPU and recycled PETG. Either way, this is a beautiful print that has already won over many fans.
- Who designed it? peterdanos
- How popular/printable is it? This beautiful sculpture has an amazing 260 makes with over 29,000 downloads and counting.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
Fidget
Just the presence of our feline friends can be comforting. For some, petting a purring cat is the best therapy. However, we cannot always be close to our cats. In these times, it’s nice to have something like this fidget toy to help relieve stress.
Although the model with eight layers is no longer available, the posted makes show that it’s possible to make copies of the tabs and increase the number of layers if you have some experience with 3D modeling. The comments note to increase the size of the central kitten by 2-3% to prevent it from loosening or turning too much.
- Who designed it? JustinSDK
- How popular/printable is it? The over 8,500 downloads, 16 makes, and 2 remixes show that this cute fidget toy is totally printable.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Cute Bowl
Whether you want a jewelry holder, coffee table decoration, or a water dish for your feline friend, this cute pot is the purr-fect choice. It may be a good idea to increase the infill if you plan to gift it to mischievous kitties so that it is less prone to falling over (or being overturned).
There are two different versions of this model, including a shallow one and a deeper option. You can easily adjust the size and the model won’t require any supports. For a decorative print, only 5% infill is recommended.
- Who designed it? AndrzejG
- How popular/printable is it? With over 15,000 downloads and an impressive 376 makes, this cat bowl is making a splash.
- Where to find it? Printables
Cheshire Cat
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is the classic story detailing Alice’s journey after she follows a white rabbit down the hole to a fantastical world with strange creatures. Each character that appears along the way is more enigmatic than the last. However, the Cheshire Cat is one of the most striking.
This kitty is a pink and purple cat with glowing eyes and a huge, hypnotizing grin. Despite his strange behavior, the Cheshire Cat is a friendly character who helps Alice on her journey to defeat the Red Queen.
To make your Cheshire Cat print true to the original, the designer recommends making the eye and teeth from glow-in-the-dark filament. You can use a dual extruder printer to give your cat realistic coloring.
- Who designed it? reddadsteve
- How popular/printable is it? This famous grinning cat has an impressive 203 makes and more than 55,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Printables, Cults, Thingiverse
Garfield
Garfield, the beloved orange cartoon cat, was created by American cartoonist Jim Davis in 1978. This cat is known for being a lazy and sarcastic orange cat who loves lasagna and taking naps in his sandbox.
Garfield spends most of his time sleeping and eating, watching television, and of course, annoying Jon by getting into trouble with Odie, the kind and naïve puppy. Despite his grumpiness, he has endearing moments of tenderness. Over the years, Garfield has become one of the most popular comic book characters in the world, appearing in cartoons and even his own movie.
For this print, you don’t have to worry if you lack painting skills. There are colored versions that can be done on both MMU and regular printers. The assembled model is 165 mm high, and the printing guidelines note that there is no need for supports.
- Who designed it? reddadsteve
- How popular/printable is it? This Garfield model has almost 9,000 downloads and 31 impressive makes.
- Where to find it? Printables, Cults, Thingiverse
Sylvester
A worldwide success from Warner Bros. Animation, The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries cartoons follow two iconic characters. Sylvester the cat hopes to make Tweety bird a nice and tasty meal. He relentlessly pursues Tweety, but he always ends up in trouble when he comes across the guard dog, Hector, or Granny. This bad kitty may even be the villain of this story, but he’s also an amusing reminder of our pets’ instincts.
Once again, you don’t need to worry about painting skills to make this beautiful model. You can just print one piece at a time in its respective color. The standard assembled model measures 200 mm high, but there are plenty of comments from makers who made it in larger sizes for gifts.
- Who designed it? reddadsteve
- How popular/printable is it? With over 24,000 views, 11,000 downloads, and an impressive 180 makes, Sylvester is enjoying a wave of popularity.
- Where to find it? Printables, Cults, Thingiverse
Cleo the Kitten
Cleo the Kitten is a character from the 1984 cartoon Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats. Since then, several versions of Cleo have appeared, and this is the most recent one. It is a remix of the original model that’s modified for multi-extrusion printers.
Although this cute cat doesn’t have much in terms of specific printing instructions, it’s listed that the model was made with a 0.2-mm layer height and 10% infill.
- Who designed it? cipis (remixed from MakerBot)
- How popular/printable is it? Cleo has almost 6,000 downloads and 20 shared makes so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Jiji & Lily
Jiji and Lily are characters from the Japanese animated film Kiki’s Delivery Service, which tells the story of Kiki, a young witch who has to leave her home at the age of 13 and live in an unknown city for a year to hone her skills. Kiki is accompanied by her black cat, Jiji.
Jiji is a fun, playful, and cynical character who’s loyal and protective of Kiki during her adventures. Lily is a white cat that Kiki and Jiji meet at the bakery in the new city. Jiji and Lily quickly become fast friends.
There are no printing instructions on the model page, but in some comments, makers note that they printed successfully without supports using a 0.2-mm layer height and PLA. Others were only able to print the model with supports.
- Who designed it? PatrickFanart
- How popular/printable is it? With an amazing 49,000 views, 24,000 downloads, and 83 makes, these cats have plenty of fans.
- Where to find it? Cults, Printables, Thingiverse
Baby Puss
The Flintstones is a famous series that premiered in 1960. Set in the Stone Age, it became a huge success. It follows the misadventures of prehistoric families, including the Flintstones and the Rubbles. While Pebbles Flintstone has Dino as a pet, Bamm-Bamm Rubble has Baby Puss as a pet kitten. Note that Baby Puss is actually a saber-toothed tiger.
No supports are needed for this print and the instructions call for a 10% infill and 0.2-mm layer height. You will also find detailed assembly instructions with a reference image to help you avoid getting lost in the order of parts.
- Who designed it? reddadsteve
- How popular/printable is it? The over 10,000 views, 4,700 downloads, and 53 makes prove that you can adopt your own Baby Puss!
- Where to find it? Printables, Cults, Thingiverse
Peeking Silhouette
One of the funniest cat behaviors is their sneaking around and popping out from behind corners. They love catching their owners by surprise. This print will help you pull the prank back on your cat. It’s quite possible that your cat will be startled to see a feline silhouette peeking in through the window or near its favorite hiding spot.
Since the print is simple and thin, it’s affordable and a great thing to make with leftover filament. It doesn’t require any supports. You can find different and creative places for this print in your home, but we recommend a window for the most realistic effect.
- Who designed it? Lyl3
- How popular/printable is it? This slinky kitten has almost 7,000 downloads and 19 fun makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Cactus Pot
If you’re looking for original and creative decor, look no further than this cat cactus pot. The cactus is the cat’s tail, making for a fun twist. You can scale the model and make it any size you need to fit a cactus or other item of your choice.
To prevent soil from leaking through the holes inside the pot, the designer used gauze. One comment notes that the model is not high resolution, and you will notice the model’s polygons when increasing the scale too much.
You aren’t limited to just putting cacti in this vase – go further and choose different plants that can be fun to express this nice kitty’s tail. One maker even put Q-tips in their pot.
- Who designed it? cq
- How popular/printable is it? This cute print has more than 6,000 views, 1,273 downloads, and 14 makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Cali Cat
Calibrating your 3D printer is a task you’ll end up doing sooner or later. You can use a considerable amount of material during the calibration process, so why not make something that isn’t just another cube? Cali Cat is an interesting and fun part that’s also useful for checking if everything’s okay when loading a new filament.
The comments include many beautiful makes with different sizes, colors, and materials. If you’re tired of throwing out calibration parts because they are just too ugly to be of any use, this is a great alternative!
- Who designed it? Ky3_actual
- How popular/printable is it? With almost 2,000 views, 700 downloads, and 100 makes, this is one popular cat.
- Where to find it? Printables
Pusheen Lamp
Pusheen is a cartoon character that first appeared in 2010 as a comic strip on a blog called Everyday Cute. The comic strips eventually evolved into an animated YouTube series with short episodes following the character’s lazy adventures. This fictional cat quickly gained popularity due to his adorable, expressive appearance and relaxed attitude.
This model is the second iteration of the Pusheen lamp. While it still doesn’t come with a hole at the bottom, you can drill holes to match the size you require. There are two versions of the lamp available, including one with a little tail and one with the tail up.
- Who designed it? nazzaf
- How popular/printable is it? Pusheen has been shared by 25 makers with 5 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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