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We've made it to Cyber Monday, and I'm happy to report that all of the exciting 3D printer deals I've brought you over the last 5 days are STILL LIVE. That's right, the mega 3D printing Black Friday deals we've been seeing from major brands like Bambu Lab, Elegoo, Creality and Anycubic are in their final hours. So if you're in the market for one of the best 3D printers, then this might be the last opportunity to save big before the end of the year.

Fun fact: I bought my very first 3D printer 3 Black Fridays ago (it was an Anycubic Kobra 2) and got a bargain deal on it. Since then...let's just say I'm pretty deep into this hobby and my wallet hates me for it.

In other words, a 3D printer is a very expensive thing to invest in, and if you're looking to save on printers, filament, materials, and accessories this festive season– then I've got you covered.

3D printer Cyber Monday US Deals

Snapmaker U1 (with free gifts)
Preorder deal
Save 15% ($150)
Snapmaker U1 (with free gifts) : was $999 now $849 at shop.snapmaker.com
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The Snapmaker U1 has not been released yet, but it's one of the most anticipated 3D printer launches in history. If you preorder this machine for Black Friday, you not only save $150 but also receive some extras.

Bambu Lab P1S Combo (with AMS 2 Pro)
Editor's Pick
Save $529
Bambu Lab P1S Combo (with AMS 2 Pro): was $1,148 now $619 at Bambu Lab
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Bambu Lab has just launched the P2S model, which is likely why we're seeing such excellent prices on the P1S (though I'm definitely not complaining).

Alt deal: You can also get a P1S on its own (no AMS) for just $399, down from ($699) via Bambu Lab.

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
Best resin deal
Save 35% ($185)
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra : was $524 now $339 at Elegoo
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If you're after an affordable yet high-quality resin printer, then the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra is a great choice. I found it to be super user-friendly. Just be prepared for a bit of extra cleanup. You can also get over $200 off the 16K version of this printer, which boasts slightly higher resolution and a heated chamber.

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo
Budget choice
Save 34% ($170)
Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo: was $499 now $329 at Anycubic
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This is a great deal on the Kobra 3 V2 combo and it would make an ideal printer for any beginners too.

FLASHFORGE AD5X
Discount at checkout
Save $210
FLASHFORGE AD5X: was $549 now $339 at flashforge.com
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This multi-colour printer from FLASHFORGE is an excellent compact (and affordable) option for those wanting a high-speed core XY 3D printer.

It offers impressive print speeds of 600mm/s, as well as easy 1-Click Auto Levelling, which is a desirable feature for beginners to 3D printing. It also offers multicolour printing with a compartment on the side to house 4 spools.

Extra $60 discount applied at checkout.

Creality K2  Plus Combo
Freebies included
Save $300
Creality K2 Plus Combo: was $1,499 now $1,199 at Creality Store
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Want big prints? The K2 Plus combo has an impressive build volume of 350x350x350mm, and an intelligent CFS unit for multicolour and multimaterial projects.

BIQU Panda Jetpack V2 (toolhead fan cover)
For Bambu Lab
Save 20% ($14)
BIQU Panda Jetpack V2 (toolhead fan cover): was $69.99 now $55.99 at BIQU
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Tired of your boring old Bambu Lab toolhead? This upgrade from BIQU is STUNNING and offers multicolour RGB lighting effects, web-based wireless control, heat dissipation and omnidirectional cooling in a structural, futuristic-looking design. Neon aesthetic creatives will drool over this (myself included).

SUNLU Multi-colour silk PLA 1KG
Save 57% ($17)
SUNLU Multi-colour silk PLA 1KG: was $29.99 now $12.99 at sunlu.com
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SUNLU is offering 57% off its silk spools (minimum order quantity of 3) for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That's a $51 saving on 3 1KG spools.

Bambu Lab Laser Trial Kit 3mm (30pcs)
Save 35% ($49)
Bambu Lab Laser Trial Kit 3mm (30pcs): was $140 now $91 at Bambu Lab
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Own a laser? This starter kit is a great option for trying out different types of wood materials for your projects. The QR codes also tell my printer which material is loaded, which is very handy for faster setup.

3D printer Cyber Monday UK Deals

Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Great beginner
Save 40% (£160)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon: was £399.99 now £239.99 at Elegoo
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This is one of the most beginner-friendly 3D printers that you can get right now, and its an absolute steal for under £250. We tested the Centauri Carbon back in March, and found that despite being built like a tank, it strikes a great balance between speed, quality and versatility.

Bambu Lab P1S
Excellent deal
Save £100
Bambu Lab P1S : was £429 now £329 at Bambu Lab
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If you don't need a multicolour or multimaterial 3D printer, then this deal on the P1S model with no AMS unit is an absolute steal. It's fast, has a built-in camera with AI detection, and is under £400. What more do you need?

The last best price I saw on the P1S in the UK was £379, so this Black Friday deal undercuts that by a generous £50.

Prusa Core One+ (assembled)
FREEBIES
Save £20
Prusa Core One+ (assembled) : was £1,229 now £1,209 at Prusa
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Prusa has a great rep for its heavy-duty 3D printers, and the Core One+ has a Black Friday offer with a ton of freebies thrown in like a free Buddy3D camera, free 1kg spool and free Prusa Academy courses (worth $50).

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
Huge build volume
Save £490
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo: was £999 now £509 at uk.anycubic.com
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This 3D printer has one of the largest print volumes on the market (420x420x500mm) for creating your next big multicolour project.

Bambu Lab A1 Combo
Super affordable
Save £80
Bambu Lab A1 Combo: was £379 now £299 at Bambu Lab
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This is another all-time low price from Bambu Lab on one of its most popular budget-friendly models. Previously, the lowest we had ever seen this printer fall to was £419 during the company's anniversary sale.

It has a generous build Volume of 256x256x256mm, can offer multicolour printing for those who don't need the bigger and bulkier Core XY units, and can reach printing speeds of up to 500mm/s(Max).

Bambu Smooth PEI Plate
Save 30% (£6.90)
Bambu Smooth PEI Plate: was £22.99 now £16.09 at Bambu Lab
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As an X1C owner, you can never have too many build plates for the best adhesion. I usually have one installed and ready to print while the other one gets washed with soap and water.

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Hey there! We've been covering 3D printing since 2012 on Creative Bloq, but this is our very first 3D printing live blog!!

Want to see what I'm printing right now on my H2S? 3 guesses what this could be 👀

H2S printing a giant pokeball

(Image credit: Future)

Okay, after a few technical glitches it looks like we're up and running! phew.

I want to kick things off by showing you guys a SUPER IMPORTANT tip to remember when shopping for 3D printers. I made this video a few weeks back when it was Amazon Prime Day but the same rule still applies.

If you need some filament recommendations, then take a look at my guide to the best filaments for 3D printing that I've personally tested and use almost every day. This is purely based on my own opinion, as there are thousands of options out there from hundreds of brands to choose from.

best Filaments for 3D printing

(Image credit: Future / Elegoo / iSANMATE)

Which 3D printer should you buy?

The Bambu Lab H2S.

(Image credit: Future)

DEAL SPOTLIGHT: ELEGOO CENTAURI CARBON

Centauri Carbon deal

(Image credit: Future / Elegoo)

If you're looking for a super beginner friendly 3D printer this Black Friday then Elegoo's Centauri Carbon is a great choice. You can get it for just £239.99 / $279.99 right now directly from Elegoo which is an absolute steal!

We tested the Centauri Carbon back in March, and found that it strikes a great balance between speed, quality and versatility. The only slight hiccup is that customers were promised multicolour compatibility coming to this machine in late 2025, but this has been delayed.

For your single-colour prints (like props and helmets) however, this machine is excellent.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon
US DEAL
Save 32% (£133.01)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon: was £413 now £279.99 at Elegoo
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This offer ends in just over 5 days!

Elegoo Centauri Carbon
UK DEAL
Save 40% (£160)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon: was £399.99 now £239.99 at Elegoo
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Elegoo is practically giving it away at this price.

This isn't Black Friday related but I just need to show someone these adorable lil Reindeers I've been printing (they have bodies too).

The designer is SugarPaws3D – I subscribe to her Patreon and her models are bloody beautiful fyi.

3D printed reindeer heads

(Image credit: Future)

Snapmaker U1: Who wants one?

Snapmaker U1 3D printer launch

(Image credit: Snapmaker)

Have you used the new Bambu Lab H series yet? One of the first laser projects I tried on my H2S model (review in progress) was this wooden Bee and It came out beautifully.

Wooden Bee made with the Bambu Lab H2S

(Image credit: Future)

Speaking of Bambu Lab... has anyone else noticed that the X1 Carbon has seemingly disappeared from Bambu's website? Every time I try to look for it I get a "not found" error and the X1 series seems to be greyed out on the left side panel 🤔

X1C missing from Bambu Lab website

(Image credit: Future / Bambu Lab)

Have you created a Black Friday wishlist yet? I put one together yesterday specifically for 3D printing, and it can really help you stay on budget by having a clear idea of what you want to buy. Take a look at my video wishlist below.

I feel like this is pretty much everyone's worst nightmare isn't it? I swiftly discovered that AI spaghetti detection on the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 isn't the most reliable. BUT the print quality is great once it prints in one piece.

3D spaghetti yum

(Image credit: Future)

Wolverine helmet printed with the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2

(Image credit: Future)

One of the best things I've printed with the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 is this wolverine helmet (file by Budwin 3D via Makerworld) for my fiancé, and the quality is excellent.

There's a Black Friday deal on this printer where it's been discounted to just £299 down from £469 for the combo, and in the US you can bag it for $329 from Anycubic down from the usual $499 price tag – that's a $170 saving!

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo
Save 34% ($170)
Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo: was $499 now $329 at Anycubic
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This is a great deal on the Kobra 3 V2 combo and it would make an ideal printer for any beginners too.

If you're into cosplay, take a look at my guide on how to 3D print cosplay props for some helpful tips and tricks, including the best ways to use a 3D pen and expert advice from a professional cosplayer too.

How to 3D print cosplay props

(Image credit: Future)

Like 3D printing? Then chances are you're into 3D modelling as well. One of the coolest tools you can get to complement your 3D printer this Black Friday is a 3D scanner, but believe me, these things do not come cheap.

Creality  RaptorX 3D scanner
Pro 3D scanner
Save $540
Creality RaptorX 3D scanner: was $3,599 now $3,059 at Amazon
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3D scanners certainly aren't cheap (especially for the Pro-tier models), but Creality has a Black Friday sale live right now that is literally slashing thousands of dollars off its premium scanners.

The RaptorX is one of the company's latest launches, and is the world's 1st wireless hybrid blue laser & NIR scanner with excellent high-quality scans and impressive volumetric accuracy. It can also scan in colour.

DRAGONS! That is all.

SUNLU Four-colour silk PLA 1KG
Save 57% ($17)
SUNLU Four-colour silk PLA 1KG: was $29.99 now $12.99 at sunlu.com
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SUNLU is offering 57% off its silk spools (minimum order quantity of 3) for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That's a $51 saving on 3 1KG spools.

Alrighty folks, I've blogged my little heart out today and am now signing off for the evening. It's exciting to think of all the potential Black Friday 3D printing deals we might see tomorrow, as we get a day closer to the big day.

Using a 3D pen for cosplay

(Image credit: Future)

Hellooo everyone, it's been almost 24 hours since my last post and I'm clocking on ready to hunt for even more 3D printing deals as we head into the official countdown until Black Friday 2025.

Creality mascot DJing

(Image credit: Creality / Giphy)

It's just gone 5pm here in the UK, and I'll be online until 1 am to keep you posted on any exciting new deals that we might see. So let's keep the party going (sorry).

Side note - how cute is Creality's mascot??

This just in from Bambu Lab! One of the rare occasions when I actually love brands emailing me deals directly.

Bambu Lab deals email

(Image credit: Future / Bambu Lab)

Shop Bambu Lab's Black Friday sale right here

If you've been here with me since yesterday morning then you might've seen me post about a project I'm working on using my Bambu Lab H2S. Well, it's finished! And it is in fact a giant pokeball vase which I plan on using as one of my wedding centrepieces :D

It definitely needs a good sanding, paint and primer – but isn't she a beauty? 2.5KG of white PLA used and about 27 hours to print.

Pokeball vase printed on H2S

(Image credit: Future)

Remember I told you about SUNLU's current Black Friday offers on silk PLA filament? Well, I put together a video showing off the different colours using Cinderwing dragons, which you can watch below 🐉

Save big on bulk orders of SUNLU Silk PLA

SUNLU Multi-colour silk PLA 1KG
Save 57% ($17)
SUNLU Multi-colour silk PLA 1KG: was $29.99 now $12.99 at sunlu.com
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SUNLU recently brought out some brand new silk filaments with up to four colours infused, and they print beautifully. I've been testing out this filament with some Cinderwing dragons, and the results are amazing.

SUNLU is offering 57% off its silk spools (minimum order quantity of 3) for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That's a $51 saving on 3 1KG spools.

Is anyone else here a gamer? I recently 3D printed some Joy-Con grips for my Nintendo Switch 2 (designed by PaoloBoniDesign via MakerWorld), as it's made playing with a singular Joy-Con so much more comfortable. The blue shell one was printed in TPU, and the green Luigi-inspired grip is regular PLA.

3D printed Switch 2 grips

(Image credit: Future)

On a side note – I'm about to take the reins on our dedicated Nintendo Switch Black Friday live blog, so you can join me over there too, if you like, for more of my ramblings.

If you don't own a 3D printer that has a laser module (or you're someone who generally likes to keep your craft machines separate) then I highly recommend this 10W laser engraver from Creality - the Falcon A1. I tested this not long ago and quickly fell in love with how easy it was to use for complete newbies to laser engraving (like I was).

Creality Falcon A1 (10W) laser engraver
US DEAL
Save $133
Creality Falcon A1 (10W) laser engraver: was $599 now $466 at Creality Store
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It's a little on the large side, but that gives you plenty of room for larger DIY projects.

What else can I tell you about? Uhh... there was that one time I 3D printed a Labubu and instantly regretted it, but also I think it's a bit less hideous than other ones you can get for extortionate prices. I'm so so glad this trend is seemingly dying out. I'd much rather have one of these Eiliko robot AI keychains instead. If only I could 3D print one of those (if any talented 3D modellers out there are reading this, I beg).

3D printed Labubu

(Image credit: Future)

DEAL SPOTLIGHT: Bambu Lab P1S

Bambu Lab P1S on a grey background

(Image credit: Bambu Lab)

Bambu Lab's P1S Combo model is a few years old now but remains a premium choice for 3D printing professionals and hobbyists alike, with a user friendly enclosed design for high-temp printing and an AMS unit for multicoloured models.

You can get it for a steal right now over at Bambu Lab's website, where it's just $619 for the Combo (AMS 2 Pro) down from $1,148 (that's a 529 saving!). If you want the older AMS model instead of the AMS 2 Pro, it's even less – costing $549.

The company has just launched an upgraded P2S model, which is likely why we're seeing such excellent prices on the P1S (though I'm definitely not complaining). The AMS 2 Pro model is the better deal if you ask me, since the upgraded AMS offers filament spool drying and technically doubles as a filament dryer for an extra $70.

Alternative deal: You can also get a P1S on its own (no AMS) for just $399, down from ($699 via Bambu Lab.

Want to know the best tools for finishing your 3D prints to a high standard? I put together an entire article (and video) sharing the tools that I personally use and recommend. I couldn't live without my acrylic markers, as this has saved me SO MUCH time that would've been wasted if I had opted to print in multicolour as opposed to using these paint pens post-print.

6 essential tools for finishing your 3D prints

(Image credit: Future)

Time for some advice: Anycubic Vs Bambu Lab

Anycubic S1 Combo

(Image credit: Future)

I find it really difficult to recommend Kobra S1 Combos to people, given the nightmare experience that I've had with two different machines, but that doesn't mean that it will happen to everyone, and I know from Kobra Facebook groups that some people have got them running smoothly. These printers are very competitively priced right now too, so it makes them hard to ignore during seasonal sales periods, but heed my warning.

If you can afford to spend a bit extra this Black Friday, then I highly recommend opting for a Bambu Lab model and saving yourself some sleepless nights and headaches in the future.

It's officially Black Friday!! (At least in the UK). I don't know whether to be excited or not. I mean, most 3D printing deals have been live for almost a week now, so how much better can it get? I'm still keeping my eyes peeled for a genuinely good deal on a filament dryer, so I'll keep you all posted with whatever I find.

Alas! I have found 3 genuinely good deals on filament dryers. If you're not sure whether you need one of these machines (you do), then read my handy explainer or take a look at my top picks of the best filament dryers for 3D printing for further recommendations.

Time for me to clock off for tonight! Happy Dark Friday to those who celebrate and I'll see you tomorrow for more 3D printing deals hunting

The OFfice Michael Scott

(Image credit: The Office / GIPHY)

Good evening! I am back, ready, refreshed, with a coffee – and ready to start shopping for more Black Friday 3D printing deals and offers!

3d printer prime hub

(Image credit: Future / Bambu Lab / Creality / Flashforge)

Did you know you can get a 3D printer for only £70 at Amazon in the UK? I definitely would not recommend this, and I've never heard of LICAEVEY before, but it's interesting.

3D printer for only £70

(Image credit: LICAEVEY / Amazon)

Apologies for the crickets on this blog tonight, the truth is - all of the best Black Friday 3D printing deals have been live for quite a while, and they're very very easy to find (just check my quick link sections in the US and UK tabs).

Obi Wan Kenobi Hello there Gif

(Image credit: GIPHY / Star Wars)

Can you tell if these Oreos are real, or are they 3D printed?

3D printed Oreos

(Image credit: Future)

Take a look at my article for the answer!

Here's a video

Have you ever used a 3D pen? I love them! The one I personally own is the 3Doodler PRO which is a very premium model aimed at professional artists. For something a bit more affordable, I've found a deal on the SCRIB3D P1 at Amazon UK where it's 40% off for Black Friday and down to just £29.99.

SCRIB3D 3D pen

(Image credit: Future / SCRIB3D)

I think it might be time for me to call it a night guys. But if you're after more quick deals links, then my editor, Georgia, has just put together a collection of the absolute best 3D printing Black Friday deals, so be sure to check that out. Until tomorrow!

3D printers

(Image credit: Creality, Bambu Lab, Anycubic)

Good evening makers! Just a quick update tonight to let you know that I've checked all of the deals boxes in this blog, and I'm pleased to report that they're all STILL LIVE.

CinderWing 3D printed dragon

(Image credit: Future)

Ello. Beth here. Back again to check in on any new Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals related to 3D printing. I'm gonna spend some time going through and making sure all of our deal links are still live and ticking along, and then task 2 is to search the net for EVEN MORE deals (because I clearly haven't given you enough over the last 4 days).

An Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer

(Image credit: Rob Redman)

Okay, so the good news is that all of the deal links are still live, and the only price change I've noticed is an extra £10 off the Anycubic Kobra 3 Max combo, which has changed from £519 to £509, down from £999. What a win!

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max

(Image credit: Anycubic)

Anyone shopping for a more budget-friendly Bambu? There's a great deal on the A1 Combo in the US right now, where it's down to just $379 (a $180 saving!).

Bambu Lab A1 Combo

(Image credit: Future / Bambu Lab)

PSA: Here's your friendly reminder to carry out the needed maintenance on your printer. My Bambu Lab H2S has been reminding me to grease the rods for the last few days and I've been putting it off. I know it's important, so tonight is the night!

Printer maintenance

(Image credit: Future)

Want to know the top Cyber Monday 3D printing deal I recommend?

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 review

(Image credit: Future)

I think it's time for some 3D printing news to round off my shift, so let me share that Anycubic has launched a new dual-vat resin 3D printer that looks incredible.

anycubic photon p1

(Image credit: Anycubic)

Good afternoon makers! We're almost there. It's the final push now to bag any last minute Cyber Monday deals before prices skyrocket again.

Creality mascot heart hands

(Image credit: Creality / GIPHY)

Running a live blog is weird because we don't have comments enabled on these (I don't think the system allows us), and there's no chat bar or anything so it really feels like I'm just talking to myself or shouting into a void.

An Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer

(Image credit: Rob Redman)

Want to see what I'm printing right now on my X1C? Its a scoopasaurus!

3D live blog scoopasaurus

(Image credit: Future)

We're gonna be wrapping things up on this blog pretty soon as Cyber Monday draws to a close in the UK. I just wanna thank everyone who's been following my ramblings along for the past few days, and I sincerely hope that we managed to help some of you bag a Black Friday bargain.

In case anyone was wondering, this is how my dinosaur print from earlier came out.

Scoopy the Scoopasaurus

(Image credit: Future)

Good night, signing off.

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