New to 3D printing? Consider this your starter kit of essentials

3D printing starter kit collection
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If you're new to 3D printing or have been hoping to get involved with this creative process, then I've put together a starter kit that should help clear up any confusion about what to buy this Prime Day.

There are some seriously good offers on 3D printers right now, and I've been running a 3D printing Prime Day live blog to help creatives find the best possible deals on machines, accessories, and materials.

When shopping for the best 3D printers, don't be tempted into buying things that aren't needed. Once you feel more confident, that's when you can upgrade to the bigger and better printers. Dive in the deep end and you'll end up overwhelmed.

If you're a newbie to 3D printing, then it's important to master the basics first and find a machine that offers useful features like spaghetti detection and auto levelling to take away unnecessary stress. You'll also need a reliable build plate, tools for finishing your prints, a good selection of filament, and one of the best filament dryers depending on your work area.

Step 1: Pick a printer.

Step 2: Get your filament

Step 3: Top accessories

Step 4 (optional): Get a filament dryer

Beth Nicholls
Ecommerce Writer

Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World and has since earned bylines on TechRadar and PetsRadar too. With a Master's degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team.

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