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Small and leftover-friendly prints

Small 3D Printing Recommendations

Small prints are often the best way to turn partial spools into something useful. PrintNext helps surface compact ideas that make sense for the filament and time you have available.

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Who this hub is for

  • Makers with partial spools or small amounts of filament left.
  • Quick practical prints like clips, labels, holders, and small organizers.
  • Testing colors or materials before starting a larger print.
  • Choosing low-risk projects that still solve a real problem.

Before you print

  • Compare estimated grams with remaining spool weight before printing.
  • Avoid small prints that still require excessive supports or color changes.
  • Use partial spools for compact functional parts, swatches, labels, and desk objects.
  • Track remaining material after printing to keep future recommendations accurate.

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Strawberry Stem Remover 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Strawberry Stem Remover

A tiny helper for strawberry lovers!

PLA
1 color
12 min
4g est.
pirotsuku0 public prints
Open recommendation
cotton swab / q-tip travel box 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

cotton swab / q-tip travel box

a nice rounded box for cotton swabs, various sizes

PLA
1 color
1h
29g est.
DrJones0 public prints
Open recommendation
Watering Spike for Garden and Balcony 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Watering Spike for Garden and Balcony

Start nourishing your plants at the source. This root irrigation spike delivers water directly to the root zone

PLA
1 color
30 min
24g est.
Gerse0 public prints
Open recommendation
Pirate Benchy 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Pirate Benchy

Unique twist on a benchy!

PLA
1 color
1h
32g est.
Sylex3D0 public prints
Open recommendation
Strong Universal Tool Holder 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Strong Universal Tool Holder

The Strong Universal Tool Holder is a robust wall-mounted holder designed for storing larger tools securely :)

PLA
1 color
2h
80g est.
VC Design0 public prints
Open recommendation
Filament Clip Grandmas Favorite Filament Clip 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Filament Clip Grandmas Favorite Filament Clip

A simple filament clip which prevents the filament from unwinding reliably! I've tested many filament clips in the past, but couldn't find one that I was 100% satisfied with.

PLA
1 color
5 min
1g est.
Original creator0 public prints
Open recommendation
Phone Stand 3D print recommendation
Curatedbeginner

Phone Stand

Phone Stand with honeycomb structure. Has a place for charging your phone. For larger phones you can upscale the model

PLA
1 color
1h 14 min
26g est.
PlatinumStars0 public prints
Open recommendation
Flat Pocket Whistle 3D print recommendation
Curatedintermediate

Flat Pocket Whistle

A really loud, flat whistle that you can comfortably carry in your wallet.

PLA
1 color
6 min
2g est.
Jonas Daehnert0 public prints
Open recommendation
Ratchet Toothpaste Tube Squeezer 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Ratchet Toothpaste Tube Squeezer

Easy to print, easy to assemble, easy to use ratchet toothpaste tube squeezer. Click, click, click, brush!

PLA
1 color
1h
14g est.
Original creator0 public prints
Open recommendation
Ramen noodle benchy 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Ramen noodle benchy

Hungry? I know I am, but you cant eat this benchy! This is a wacky benchy that is surprisingly easy to make.

PLA
1 color
Not listed
32g est.
m3chless0 public prints
Open recommendation
Tool/Wrench Organizer 3D print recommendation
Printablesintermediate

Tool/Wrench Organizer

Modular, customizable wrench organizer designed for toolboxes. Each divider snaps onto 1/4" steel rods.

PLA
2 colors
1h
48g est.
JeremyKMac0 public prints
Open recommendation
Cascade Card Wallet Print In Place 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Cascade Card Wallet Print In Place

Print-in-place Card wallet capable of holding 5 cards. Your cards pop up in cascade style for easy use.

PLA
1 color
1h 42 min
30g est.
Original creator0 public prints
Open recommendation
Side Lace Lock – No‑Tie Shoelace Holder for the Last Eyelet 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Side Lace Lock – No‑Tie Shoelace Holder for the Last Eyelet

A lightweight, ultra‑compact and efficient system designed to lock your shoelaces without tying a knot.These side lace…

PLA
1 color
15 min
3g est.
Vinors3DLab0 public prints
Open recommendation
Hexscraper Printbed Scraper 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Hexscraper Printbed Scraper

A scraper with hex pattern, all things must be hexed. Live the hexagon lifestyle!

PLA
1 color
41 min
14g est.
Original creator0 public prints
Open recommendation
3d Benchy 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

3d Benchy

3DBenchy is a 3D model specifically designed for testing and benchmarking 3D printers. It is a small recognizable object that you can download for free, make and share.

PLA
1 color
1h
11g est.
Original creator0 public prints
Open recommendation
Hydroponic Growing Lid 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Hydroponic Growing Lid

Hydroponic growing lid with basket holders for plant cuttings and herbs, available in 66, 82, and 100 mm sizes.

PLA
1 color
2h 45 min
108g est.
fifindr0 public prints
Open recommendation
Dummy 13 Version 10 3D print recommendation
Printablesintermediate

Dummy 13 Version 10

Dummy 13 is a 3D printable action figure designed for super expressive articulation and infinite customization, accessible to anyone with a 3D printer.

PLA
2 colors
3h
32g est.
Original creator0 public prints
Open recommendation
Universal Desk Cable Holder 3D print recommendation
Printablesadvanced

Universal Desk Cable Holder

The Universal Desk Cable Holder is a practical cable management solution designed to keep your cables organized :)

PLA
2 colors
4h
63g est.
VC Design0 public prints
Open recommendation
Car Visor Sunglasses Clip 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Car Visor Sunglasses Clip

Sunglasses visor clip for cars, keeping glasses secure and accessible on standard sun visors.

PLA
1 color
46 min
3g est.
fifindr0 public prints
Open recommendation
Drill Paint Mixer 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Drill Paint Mixer

Drill-powered mixer attachment for paint, resin, adhesives, and liquids, designed for fast and efficient stirring.

PLA
1 color
1h 30 min
13g est.
fifindr0 public prints
Open recommendation
Bag Clip | Bag Sealing Clip by DS Forge 3D print recommendation
Printablesintermediate

Bag Clip | Bag Sealing Clip by DS Forge

A strong and reliable bag clip that prints in just 7 minutes and cost only 3.5 grams.

PLA
1 color
12 min
4g est.
DS Forge0 public prints
Open recommendation
Screw measuring tool, M2-M10, 4-120mm 3D print recommendation
Curatedbeginner

Screw measuring tool, M2-M10, 4-120mm

Based on the idea of the user Sneaks i made a measuring tool for metric screws.

PLA
2 colors
1h 39 min
41g est.
Boogie0 public prints
Open recommendation
Universal Container Lid Holder 3D print recommendation
Printablesadvanced

Universal Container Lid Holder

Universal container lid storage. Suitable for a large variety of brands. Ikea, Pyrex, Costco brand, etc.

PLA
1 color
3h
109g est.
leonidas0 public prints
Open recommendation
Der Ultimative Filament Clip | Snap & Secure by Felix 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Der Ultimative Filament Clip | Snap & Secure by Felix

Der Ultimative Filament Clip: Snap & Secure Dein Filament!

PLA
3 colors
15 min
5g est.
Felix0 public prints
Open recommendation
Vertical PS5 Tentacle Holder 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Vertical PS5 Tentacle Holder

No sea creatures were harmed in making of this holder

PLA
1 color
4h
80g est.
theStonefox0 public prints
Open recommendation
Universal Reinforced 90° Corner Bracket 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Universal Reinforced 90° Corner Bracket

Need a reliable, strong, and quick-to-print solution to fix a shaky shelf, build a custom enclosure, or reinforce a wood

PLA
1 color
1h 30 min
44g est.
Oshhe Yt0 public prints
Open recommendation
Hinge | easy to print by Silly Filly 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Hinge | easy to print by Silly Filly

Easy to print hinge.

PLA
1 color
1h 6 min
24g est.
Silly Filly0 public prints
Open recommendation
Teddy bear 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Teddy bear

Teddy bear pendant suitable as an accessory for your backpack, keys, or as a gift.

PLA
1 color
1h
32g est.
3D PRINT0 public prints
Open recommendation
Universal Triangular Key - For Gas/Electric Meters - Utility Tool 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Universal Triangular Key - For Gas/Electric Meters - Utility Tool

Universal Triangular Access Key for Utility Meters and Control Cabinets. A durable and reliable tool designed to easily

PLA
1 color
15 min
9g est.
garla0 public prints
Open recommendation
Modern Wall-Mounted Mobile Holder 3D print recommendation
Printablesadvanced

Modern Wall-Mounted Mobile Holder

A clean and practical wall-mounted phone holder designed for charging convenience near switchboards, desks, beds.

PLA
1 color
1h
41g est.
Abdul Rehuman0 public prints
Open recommendation
Gravity Holder v1 – Cleverly Held by Gravity! 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Gravity Holder v1 – Cleverly Held by Gravity!

The Gravity Holder uses a freely moving ball that securely clamps objects in place using nothing but pure physics :-)

PLA
1 color
1h
15g est.
ThesBer0 public prints
Open recommendation
Dewalt Tool and Battery Holders 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Dewalt Tool and Battery Holders

Dewalt Tool and Battery Holders

PLA
1 color
1h
24g est.
Jason Traud0 public prints
Open recommendation
Incastro. Desk organizer. 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Incastro. Desk organizer.

Incastro Organize your desk with style!

PLA
1 color
1h
20g est.
Davideantonello0 public prints
Open recommendation
Shoe Hanging Clip 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Shoe Hanging Clip

Shoe hanging rack for drying or storage

PLA
1 color
1h
62g est.
Magmabow0 public prints
Open recommendation
DeWalt 12V + 20V Battery Holders 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

DeWalt 12V + 20V Battery Holders

Many variations of holder for DeWalt tool batteries for wall or cabinet mounting, with parametric CAD for even more.

PLA
1 color
1h
35g est.
ex-nerd0 public prints
Open recommendation
Wood Grain Pen Holder – Faux Wood Desk Organizer Vase 3D print recommendation
Printablesintermediate

Wood Grain Pen Holder – Faux Wood Desk Organizer Vase

Wood Grain Pen Holder – Faux Wood Desk Organizer Vase

PLA
1 color
1h 12 min
74g est.
Botany Chic0 public prints
Open recommendation
Desk Organizer Set, Twisted & Zigzag Pencil Cups | Vase Mode by SLIMPRINT 3D print recommendation
Printablesintermediate

Desk Organizer Set, Twisted & Zigzag Pencil Cups | Vase Mode by SLIMPRINT

A set of two contemporary pencil cups and a matching base to help you organize your desk in style.

PLA
1 color
1h
51g est.
slimprint0 public prints
Open recommendation
Portable Cable Organizer / Winder 3D print recommendation
Printablesadvanced

Portable Cable Organizer / Winder

Clean up that tangle of wires with this portable cable organizer which winds up to be tucked cleanly away.

PLA
1 color
30 min
25g est.
squinn0 public prints
Open recommendation
Interchangeable Hex Desk Organizers 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Interchangeable Hex Desk Organizers

Interchangeable Hex Desk Organizers

PLA
1 color
1h
33g est.
3Deate0 public prints
Open recommendation
Voronoi Pencil Holder Cup, Office Desk Organizer 3D print recommendation
Printablesintermediate

Voronoi Pencil Holder Cup, Office Desk Organizer

Keep your pens and pencils in one place with this stylish Voronoi pencil holder.

PLA
1 color
1h
44g est.
SLIMPRINT0 public prints
Open recommendation
Benchy (Kraken Attack Edition) 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Benchy (Kraken Attack Edition)

Y'arr cap'n, ye Benchy be gettin' dragged down ta Davy Jones' locker

PLA
1 color
1h
32g est.
jtav10 public prints
Open recommendation
Realistic Benchy 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Realistic Benchy

Realistic Benchy (remix)

PLA
1 color
48 min
32g est.
Pocahontas0 public prints
Open recommendation
Mini Trophy – Print in Place 3D print recommendation
Printablesbeginner

Mini Trophy – Print in Place

Small trophy, big win!

PLA
1 color
Not listed
9g est.
Timmy0 public prints
Open recommendation
Watch Stand - Modern design - No support 3D print recommendation
Printablesintermediate

Watch Stand - Modern design - No support

Just print it as you like it.

PLA
1 color
4h
92g est.
Daniel0 public prints
Open recommendation

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