3D Printing Made Easy: A beginner’s guide to 3D Printing; Filament, Fixes & Finding Community - Softcover

Raatz, MJ

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798287074500

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Discover the addictive joy of 3D printing—without the stress!
Whether you're brand new to the world of melted plastic or looking to level up your Benchy game, 3D Printing Made Easy is your ultimate beginner’s guide. With Aussie wit, clear instructions, and real-world advice, this book helps you confidently set up, troubleshoot, and love your 3D printer—without rage-quitting on layer one.

You’ll learn:
- What all the parts of your printer do (yes, even the poop chute)
- How to pick the right filament (PLA, PETG, TPU and more—explained simply)
- How to calibrate, slice, dry, and store your filament like a pro
- The magic of designing your own models with tools like Tinkercad
- What to do when things go wrong (spaghetti prints, stringing, layer shifts—you name it)
- Why community support matters and where to find your tribe

It’s packed with helpful diagrams, laugh-out-loud tips, and links to print-ready models from MakerWorld and more. Written by MJ Raatz (@PixelPl8r on platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook), this guide balances technical know-how with humour, making it the perfect gift for new makers of all ages. Whether you’ve just bought your first Bambu Lab printer or you’re researching before the plunge—this book has your back.

- Learn the lingo. Avoid the failures. And print with confidence.
- Start here. Print everything. Laugh a little along the way.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798287074500
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 131