Learn From Someone Who's Been There

I've spent years learning the ins and outs of 3D printing while building my own 3D printing business. Now I'm sharing what I've learned to help you skip some of the confusion and start printing with confidence!

Go From Beginner to Maker

Learn how to use your printer, navigate your slicer, download your first 3D models, and bring them to life! You'll even get an introduction to designing your own creations with beginner-friendly modeling projects.

Learn at Your Own Pace

No experience? No problem! Follow along with easy-to-understand lessons you can pause, replay, and revisit whenever you need. There's no pressure to keep up, and you can start learning as soon as you enroll.

Everything You Need to Get Started with 3D Printing

Just bought your first 3D printer and thought, "Okay... now what?" You're in the right place! I created 3D Printing for Beginners to help you go from feeling overwhelmed by your new printer to confidently making your own creations. This course focuses primarily on Bambu Lab 3D printers and Bambu Studio, walking you through everything from understanding your printer and choosing the right filament to navigating your slicer, downloading models, and completing your first prints. We'll also cover basic troubleshooting, printer maintenance, and an introduction to 3D modeling so you can eventually start designing your own creations! Everything is broken down into easy-to-follow video lessons that you can watch at your own pace. The core course is available now! Three hands-on beginner modeling projects are still being added and will be included with your enrollment at no additional cost.

Hey, I'm Macy! Your 3D Printing Teacher

Hey, I'm Macy! I'm the creator behind Macy Makes 3D, where I share my love of 3D printing through YouTube, social media, and my 3D printing business. Before jumping into 3D printing full-time, I spent six years teaching 7th-grade math. Teaching has always been something I love, and now I get to combine that passion with one of my favorite hobbies! I know how overwhelming it can feel when you're learning something completely new. That's why I created this course: to break 3D printing down into simple, manageable steps that anyone can follow. My goal is to help you feel confident using your printer, have fun learning, and experience that excitement of making something yourself for the first time!

Course Overview

11 Chapters · 77 Lessons

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      Intro and Welcome

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      What 3D Printing Is

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      What Can You Make?

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      3D Printing Process - Start to Finish

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      How Long Does 3D Printing Take?

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      Is 3D Printing Hard or Expensive?

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      Why People Fall in Love with 3D Printing

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      Outro - Coming Up Next

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      Big Picture

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      Key Parts of a 3D Printer

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      What Happens During a Print

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      Why Understanding This Helps

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      What You Need - Overview

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      Choosing Your First 3D Printer

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      Tools You'll Need

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      What Filament Should You Buy?

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      What it Costs to Get Started

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      Setting Up Your Workspace

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      Outro - Coming Up Next

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      The 2 Main Types of 3D Printers

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      What is an FDM 3D Printer?

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      What is a Resin 3D Printer?

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      FDM vs. Resin - Side by Side Comparison

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      Why Beginners Should Start With FDM Printing

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      Intro

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      The Print Bed and Build Plate

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      Nozzle and Hot End

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      Extruder

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      Filament Spool and AMS

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      X, Y, and Z Axes

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      Cooling Fans

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      PTFE Tubing

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      Screen and Interface

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      Sensors and Smart Features

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      Intro

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      Before You Open the Box

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      Unboxing Your Printer

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      Loading Filament

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      Pre-Flight Check

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      First Test Print

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      Intro

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      When to Change Filament

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      How to Unload Filament

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      How to Load New Filament

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      Storing Filament Properly

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      Essential Beginner Maintenance

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      Intro

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      Downloading and Opening Your First File

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      What a Good First Layer Looks Like

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      Removing the Print from the Build Plate

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      Evaluating Your Print

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      Celebrate Your First Real Print

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      Intro

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      Problem #1 - The Print Didn't Stick to the Bed

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      Problem #2 - Messy or Stringy Plastic

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      Problem #3 - Gaps, Weak Walls, Rough Layers

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      Problem #4 - The Print Looks Squished

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      Problem #5 - The Printer Made Weird Noises

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      When You Should Stop a Print

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      Outro

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      Intro

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      What a Slicer Actually Is

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      What Happens Inside the Slicer

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      Why You Can't Skip the Slicer

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      What You've Done and Will Do Next

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      Intro

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      The Main Layout

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      Importing a Model

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      Moving and Adjusting the Model

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      More Adjustments

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      Printer and Filament Settings

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      Print Settings - Quality

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      Print Settings - Strength

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      Print Settings - Speed

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      Print Settings - Support

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      Print Settings - Other

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      Top Tool Bar

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I Need a Bambu Lab Printer? - This course focuses on Bambu Lab printers and Bambu Studio. Many of the concepts apply to other brands, but the step-by-step demonstrations use Bambu Lab equipment and software. 2. Is This Course for Complete Beginners? - Absolutely! You don't need any previous 3D printing experience. We'll start with the basics and work our way toward making your first prints and learning simple 3D modeling. 3. Can I Start Learning Right Away? - Yes! You'll get immediate access to the completed lessons when you enroll. The final three modeling projects will be added at no extra cost once they're ready. 4. When does Early Bird enrollment end? - Early bird enrollment is currently $99 instead of $149! I'm keeping this special price available until the final three beginner modeling projects are released. Enroll now to lock in the lower price and receive those projects at no additional cost.

Ready to Start Your 3D Printing Journey?

Your 3D printing journey starts here! My Beginner 3D Printing Course is officially available, and you can start learning today. I'm keeping enrollment at the early bird price of $99 (regularly $149) while I finish adding the final three beginner modeling projects. Enroll now to get immediate access to the completed lessons, plus all three modeling projects when they're released, at no additional cost. Once those final projects are added, the price increases to $149!

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