Every November, makers lose the same weekend.
You want to print a few things for Christmas. Ornaments for the tree. A snowman for every stocking. Something for the teacher, something for the gift exchange.
So you sit down to find files.
Tab one is a model site. Tab two is another one. Tab four is a Pinterest pin that leads to a dead link. Some "free" designs turn out to be paid. Some are branded characters you'd rather not touch. Some have no license listed at all. And every download lands in the same messy folder called "Downloads."
By the time you've built a list of designs you like, the weekend is gone, and you haven't printed a thing.
This year, the hunting is already done. You just pick and print.
Introducing The Holiday Print Run
A curated pack of Christmas designs made by the 3D printing community, gathered in one place, checked for open licenses and sorted the way you'd look for them.
Every design sits in its own folder with its files and a preview image, inside one of 7 category folders. Open the pack, scroll the previews, pick tonight's print.
Found. Filtered. Sorted.
You could build this pack yourself. Here's the work it takes, already done for you:
1. Found
We ran dozens of Christmas searches (ornaments, snowflakes, nativity, villages, tea lights, gift boxes and more) on Printables, one of the largest free model libraries, and pulled hundreds of candidates into one list.
2. Filtered
Then we cut it down:
- Open licenses only. Each design is CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA, checked against its model page. No paid or "premium" models.
- No brands or movie and cartoon characters. Designs whose names or tags pointed to famous brands or characters were left out, and so were remixes of models without an open license.
- Christmas only. Off-theme items, paper templates and laser-cut files were removed by hand.
- Community favorites first. Within each category, designs were ranked by how much other makers liked them.
3. Sorted
What made the cut went into 7 category folders, one folder per design, each with a preview image. A credits file lists every creator, the original link and the license.
What's Inside
Ornaments (43)
Tree baubles, stars, toppers, mini trees and spiral ornaments for the tree.
Mini Figures (37)
Little Santas, gingerbread folks and other small holiday characters for stockings and shelves.
Snowflakes (38)
Flat, layered and ball-style snowflakes for the tree, the window or a garland.
Centerpieces (37)
Tea-light trees, lanterns, candle holders and other pieces for the holiday table.
Nativity (34)
Nativity scenes and pieces, from simple sets to light-up displays.
Village (29)
Christmas houses, cottages and tea-light buildings for a mantel village.
Gift Tags (29)
Gift tags, gift boxes, napkin rings and card pieces: the finishing touches for presents and the table.
Each design is shown as its creator published it. Sizes, print settings and supports vary from design to design; check each one in your slicer.
Works With the Printer You Already Have
- Files
- STL and/or 3MF for each design (most come as STL), plus a preview image. STL opens in any slicer. 3MF opens in Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer.
- Printers
- made for FDM 3D printers. Scale and settings are up to you in your slicer.
- Download
- one ZIP of about 1.2 GB. We recommend downloading it on a computer.
Digital files only. Printer, filament, paint, LED tea lights and hooks are not included.
Where the Designs Come From
We want to be upfront about this.
We didn't design these models. They were made by designers in the 3D printing community and published under open licenses (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA). Every creator is credited in the pack, with a link to the original model page, and no file was altered.
What you're paying for is the work around them: finding the designs, checking their licenses, filtering out what didn't belong and organizing everything into one clean download. If you love a design, its creator's page is listed in the credits, so you can follow them and see what else they make.
You Still Have Time
Christmas is Friday, December 25.
- This weekDownload, browse the previews, print your first favorites.
- Late NovemberThe tree goes up. Print the ornaments and snowflakes.
- Early DecemberParties and advent: centerpieces, village pieces, nativity.
- Mid-DecemberMailing gifts? Check this year's USPS and UPS holiday shipping dates.
- Final weekTeacher gifts, stocking stuffers, the gift exchange.
Every night spent searching for files is a night your printer isn't running.
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Who It's For
- Hobbyists who want a full set of Christmas designs without hunting across sites
- Decorators who want pieces for the tree, the mantel and the holiday table
- Gift-makers and parents printing ornaments, stocking stuffers and teacher gifts
- New printer owners who want a good place to start this season
Who It's Not For
- Anyone without access to an FDM 3D printer. This is a digital file pack, and nothing physical ships.
- Anyone expecting original designs. These are community designs, curated and organized by us (see "Where the Designs Come From").
Made for Home and Gift Printing
The Holiday Print Run is put together for printing at home: decorations, family projects and gifts.
Each design keeps its creator's original open license (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA), listed in the pack's credits file next to the creator's name and the link to the original model.
"But What If…" Answers to Common Concerns
"Isn't it too late in the season?"
Christmas is coming. Many designs in the pack are small pieces like ornaments, snowflakes and tags. The people who run out of time are usually the ones who spend November searching for files.
"I'm still a beginner."
Browse the previews and start with something small and flat, like a snowflake or a gift tag. Every design is a standard file that opens in your usual slicer.
"What if a file doesn't print well on my machine?"
These are community designs, so results vary by printer and settings, and we haven't printed every one ourselves. If the pack isn't right for you, you have 7 days to get a full refund.
The 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Download the pack, browse the designs and print a few. If you're not happy for any reason within 7 days of purchase, request a refund and you'll get your $24.90 back in full.
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FAQ
How do I get the files?
Right after checkout, you'll get access to the download: one ZIP (about 1.2 GB) with 7 category folders, one folder per design and a credits file.
Can't I get these for free?
Yes, individually. Each design is free on its creator's page, and the credits file links to every one. What you pay for is the curation and your time: the searching, the license checks, the filtering and the organizing, done for you and delivered in one download.
Who made the designs?
Designers from the 3D printing community. Each one is credited in the pack with a link to the original model and its license.
Can I sell what I print?
This pack is made for home and gift printing. Each design keeps its creator's original open license, listed in the credits file; check it for any other use.
Do I need a specific printer?
No. The files work with FDM printers and standard slicers. STL works everywhere; 3MF opens in Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer.
What's the difference between STL and 3MF?
STL is the universal 3D model format. 3MF is a newer format that some slicers open with extra information the creator saved.
Are sizes and print times included?
No. Each design is shown as its creator published it. You'll see the size and estimated time in your slicer, and you can scale any design there.
Will this work on a resin printer?
The pack is put together with FDM printers in mind. Some designs may work on resin, but we don't guarantee it.
Is it a subscription?
No. You pay $24.90 once and keep the files.
What if I don't like it?
Request a refund within 7 days for your money back in full.
Christmas Doesn't Move. Your Print Queue Does.
Christmas is coming. Your printer can run tonight, or it can sit there while you open one more tab of search results.
Found, filtered and sorted. Ready when you are.
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P.S. For $24.90 you get 247 Christmas designs from community makers, already found, filtered and sorted into one download. Try it for 7 days. If it isn't for you, you get your money back.