How to make a name keychain for 3D printing

Step by step

1. Open the keychain maker

   On the maker page, type the name, pick the font and the two colors (base and letters).

2. Create it in the editor

   Click "Create in the editor". The keychain opens ready: rounded base, ring hole and raised letters.

3. Adjust if you like

   Change the letter size, the thickness, or curve the text (the "Curve" field in the text Properties).

4. Download the 3MF

   With "Download 3MF", the base and the letters come as separate parts, each with its color. Or use "Open in Bambu Studio".

5. Print it

   With an AMS or a multicolor printer, pick the filament for each part. On a single-color printer, pause at the layer where the letters start and swap filament.

Tips

• Letters 10 to 14 mm tall on a 3 mm base are sturdy.
• Bold fonts (like Lilita or Archivo Black) print better than thin ones.
• Use 2 to 3 walls in your slicer so the ring does not break.

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