3D Print Your Own Candy Dispenser
Engineering meets candy! Learn how to design your very own pumpkin-shaped candy dispenser using this step-by-step tutorial. Take your 3D design skills to a new level as you use Tinkercad to design each of the 5 pieces. Then print them out, quickly assemble, and fill with M & M's, Skittles, candy corn or other small candies. Turn the stem and enjoy your treat.
Engineering meets candy! Learn how to design your very own pumpkin-shaped candy dispenser using this step-by-step tutorial. Take your 3D design skills to a new level as you use Tinkercad to design each of the 5 pieces. Then print them out, quickly assemble, and fill with M & M's, Skittles, candy corn or other small candies. Turn the stem and enjoy your treat.
Engineering meets candy! Learn how to design your very own pumpkin-shaped candy dispenser using this step-by-step tutorial. Take your 3D design skills to a new level as you use Tinkercad to design each of the 5 pieces. Then print them out, quickly assemble, and fill with M & M's, Skittles, candy corn or other small candies. Turn the stem and enjoy your treat.
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Candy Dispenser
Level: 2+
This is a challenging design, but it does include step-by-step directions.
Supplies Needed: None
Formats: The downloadable .zip file will have the tutorial in the following formats:
Video: Follow along with the step-by-step video to create your own project. Play and pause as often as you need to. You can view the video on a computer, a tablet or your phone.
On Screen Tutorial: Scroll through the steps on your computer, tablet or phone. This .pdf file contains a picture and description for every step.
Printed Booklet: This .pdf file is designed to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Fold the stack of papers in half and staple along the fold to create a booklet that you can hold in your hand as you complete the steps on screen.
Print Time*:
Base - 8:47
Top - 3:30
Turnstile - 1:52
Funnel - 1:48
Stem - 1:40
*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. All print times are calculated for a Prusa MK3S printer using the settings described in the tutorial.
