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Why Handmade Matters this Holiday Season More than Ever By Mike, Steamprint There's a particular kind of magic that's been slipping away from us, slowly and quietly, like snow melting before you can catch it on your tongue. I'm talking about the magic of receiving something that someone, somewhere, actually made. With their hands. With intention. With the kind of care that can't be programmed into an algorithm or stamped out by a machine in a distant factory humming through the night. This holiday season, as we find ourselves scrolling through endless product listings and "recommended for you" carousels, I...

Warning: Contains traces of dark holiday magic and mild mischief Hold onto your Santa hats, folks – we're about to embark on a twisted sleigh ride through the wonderland of 3D printed Christmas gifts that would make Jack Skellington himself do a double-take. Sure, we still have Halloween looming ahead of us (and trust me, we'll get to some deliciously spooky 3D printed treats for that too), but it's never too early to start plotting... er, planning your holiday gift strategy. Forget the same old department store doldrums and predictable present panic. 3D printing opens the door to a realm...

🎭 3D Printed Cosplay - Getting Started: A Journey from "What's a Layer Height?" to "I Am Become Maker, Destroyer of Filament" By Mike Wolf Look, I'm going to level with you right off the bat: getting into 3D printing for cosplay is about as intimidating as trying to parallel park a spaceship while your mother-in-law gives you directions. But here's the thing – and I cannot stress this enough – the hardest step is always the first one. And these days? That first step just got a whole lot easier. 🚀 The Good News: It's 2025, Not 2015 (Thank...

By Mike Wolf, Steamprint ⚔️ The Great Cosplay Revolution Has Arrived Picture this: It's 2010, and you want to cosplay as Iron Man. Your options? Spend three months learning advanced pepakura techniques, master the dark arts of foam crafting, or pawn out your car for a professionally-made suit. Fast forward to today, and that same cosplayer can download a file, hit print, and have screen-accurate armor pieces ready for painting in a matter of hours (okay, maybe days but you're not doing it yourself!). Welcome to the 3D printing revolution, folks – where the only thing more dramatic than your...

Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Glue Gun. Printing Your Way to Pop Culture Glory If you've ever wondered whether Canadians apologize while adjusting their chainmail at conventions, the answer is a resounding "sorry, yes." The Great White North's cosplay scene in 2025 is thriving like a perfectly timed anime beach episode – vibrant, slightly chaotic, and definitely worth your attention. What's Hot (Besides Your Overheating 3D Printer) This year's Canadian convention floors are practically vibrating with Dandadan cosplayers, thanks to the hottest new anime series on Netflix. You literally can't swing a foam sword without...