The Best Free STL Files for Back-To-School 3D Printing

As another September rolls around, getting ready to go back to school is on everyone’s minds. This is the time when students of all ages begin the new school year and continue their education and personal growth. One of the most important things during this period is to make sure that students have all the school supplies (and personal supplies!) necessary to excel in their studies as much as possible. And for that very reason, we take a look at a compilation of the most useful, interesting and fun 3D printing STL files for back-to-school 3D printing. From organizers, to pencil cases, rulers, paper clips or computer stands, don’t miss this complete list and download the files you like the most! After all, the best part is that all files are free to download!

3D Printed Pen and Pencil Holder

Whether you have a hard time keeping track of your pens and pencils or would like a stylish space on your desk to keep your selection of writing utensils within reach, here is the perfect solution that can be printed from the comfort of your own home. Designed by Portuguese creator Beeverycreative, this creation can keep your pens, highlighters and scissors close at hand with a wavy, yet geometric, 3D design. The design can keep your attention and spark your imagination with a shape that is reminiscent of a wave, snowdrift or a coral reef, depending on the color filament used during the print. The file is free to download at any time and currently is sitting at a score of 4 out of 5 stars with over 76,000 downloads. Check out the design page if you feel like your desk needs an upgrade!

(photo credits: Cults/Beeverycreative)

3DMX / Crockmark (Bookmark)

If you are tired of dog-eared pages, using scraps of paper, or simply forgetting your place, then maybe it’s time you 3D printed yourself a bookmark. Thankfully, designer 3DMX Studio has you covered with the Crockmark. This loveable little reptile can save your place in any book and will ‘float’ on top of the pages as if in a river or a swamp until you return for your next read. This 3D printed bookmark does not require supports while printing, and 3DMX happily provides users with all the necessary print settings including the speed and temperature for both the heatbed and extruder. The extra benefit? You can print as many copies for as many books as you like! They also make excellent gifts to any avid readers you know. Highly rated with 4.5 out of 5 stars, download and print it yourself and see what you think! Now might be a good time to finish that book you’ve been thinking about!