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How to 3D print Minecraft-style STL files: a beginner's guide

Simple settings and tips for printing our STL and 3MF files at home: material, layer height, multi-colour printing with and without an AMS, and what to expect.

3D printed red and white card storage boxes

Our files are designed to print on an ordinary home 3D printer. This guide covers the basics.

What you will need

  • A 3D printer and slicer (Bambu Studio, Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer or Cura all open our files).
  • PLA filament in the colours you want. PLA is the easiest material for these models.

Which file to use

  • STL is a plain single-colour model that works in every slicer.
  • 3MF can carry colour information. Our multi-colour 3MF files are set up for Bambu Lab printers with an AMS, so each colour prints in the right place.

Good starting settings

  • Layer height: 0.2 mm.
  • Print in the orientation the file opens in.
  • For large flat parts (such as the 23 cm card box), use a brim to stop corners lifting.

No AMS?

Print the model in one colour and paint the details with a paint marker, or pause the print at the right layer and swap filament. The Creeper infinity cube works well this way: print it green and fill the faces with a black marker.

Where to start

The STL bundle has four prints in one download and is the best value. For a first print, try the pocket tic-tac-toe: it is small and quick.

All files are for personal use and are fan-made. They are not official products.