3D printers are incredibly useful to make all kinds of things - tools and so on. 3D printers are not that expensive. Makerspace studios can also help make anything you want for just the cost of the plastic. I actually have some microwave 3D printed "feet" to raise it a little higher to clear the open frame cabinet door which houses it. 

There are increasingly a number of 3D printed projects you can do for crafters.  Someone in the family had 3D printed a wonderful yarn winder like this one. I laser cut my own sock blocker from 3 mm wood using this file but you can find many 3D printed sock blockers too like this free one.  

In the jewelry making world, I have found some excellent 3D printed polymer clay cutters (see links below). Some laser cutters like WonderlandUkraine have great organizers and kits on offer - I have featured them before. But tools and organizers for beaders was lacking until I discovered the French beader, Marca of DiMarcaOnline had several 3D printed designs hidden away in amongst her many tutorials.  Shown here are some of my favorites. 

Above is the travel tower which stores supplies and beads in different containers.  I also like the the ring holders below which keep seed beads in place on a bead mat. The rings are stored in a tower holder. Many different colour choices!

The arch version of seed separators shown below also comes with lids. 


She also offers a 3D printed bead scoop which is designed to transfer seed beads back into flip top containers :


The cute pin cushion comes with a hidden Fireline dispenser and scissors holder. 


Here is what it looks like with the holder taken apart. Sure keeps things tidy and easy for transport.


There are also tools to help with peyote work and displays. Worth a wander to see what she's got!




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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM