Christmas 2011
The Bits From Bytes Advent Calendar 2011
To celebrate the lead up to Christmas we have challenged ourselves to create a new printable model every weekday between December 1st and Christmas Eve.
Every day we will upload the .stl file for a new model to this page, so make sure that you check back regularly and try printing your own copies of our models.
You can also keep up to date with our advent calendar on Facebook or Twitter.
And don't forget to share photos of your models that you make with our designs on our Facebook page!
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Thursday 1st |
Christmas Greetings in English, French and German |
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Friday 2nd |
Nailing Fitting a Wreath to Your Front Door Without a Nail! |
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Print you own in a colour to match your door. What if it is the wrong length? Simply adjust the length and print to fit your application.
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Monday 5th |
Be a 3D Printing Star |
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Day three of our Advent calendar and it's nearly time to start decorating your tree. To help you we are offering a star decoration for you to download and print.
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Tuesday 6th |
As Individual as a Snowflake |
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On the fourth day of our Advent calendar we have another decoration for you. This time it is a snowflake. These look great in white but why not try printing yours in colours to match your theme for a level of personalisation that you just can't buy?
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Wednesday 7th |
Time For Some Festive Baking |
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Print your own cutter to recreate these awesome snowman cookies. You want bigger or smaller treats? Simply resize the stl and print to fulfil your needs. And remember, if you want to 3D print reusable cutters, use ABS so the hot water doesn't warp the print when you are washing up.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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Thursday 8th |
More 3D Printing For Baking |
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Yesterday's Snowman biscuit cutter was a great success so today we are bringing you another festive baking accessory. The Bits From Bytes 3D Print Christmas Tree cookie cutter by our freind Dave White.
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Friday 9th |
Causing A Stir With 3D Printing |
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It's Friday and what better to celebrate the end of the week and the festive period than a cheeky cocktail? You have a well-stocked supply of spirits, glasses, ice but something is missing. Custom festive stirrers! Simply download our selection, print them and in just over an hour you will be adorning your drinks with festive style!
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Monday 12th |
3D Printing Christmas Novelty Earrings |
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At this time of year, novelty items gain special acceptance and this brings us to today's Christmas character earrings. We have created designs for a Snowman two colour printed charm to share with you. If you only have a single print head, you can simply download and print the combined file in a single colour. Simply print and add earring loops to recreate the models below. Alternatively follow my lead and print a few to decorate your Christmas cake.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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Tuesday 13th |
Coasting Towards Christmas |
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With Christmas approaching and the party season in full swing we have designed a holly inspired coaster. Print these small to protect your table from drinks and larger to create matching place mats at your dinner table. If you only have a single print head, you can simply download and print the combined file in a single colour.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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Wednesday 14th |
Deck Your Tealights With Holders Shaped Like Holly |
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There are few decorations that make your environment feel more festive and inviting than candles. So today we have produced a holly shaped tealight candle holder. To download and 3D print this free stl file and build your own Christmas tealight candle holder click below.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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Thursday 15th |
Topping Off Your Tree Decorations |
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As you are decorating your Christmas tree and you add that last decoration on the top of the tree do you yearn for something you created yourself?
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You have planned who will sit where at your Christmas party but how will you let your guests know your plans? With our snowman place card holders! Simply download and 3D print these festive novelties and slot a card with your guests name in to the snowman's hat. If you are feeing really creative and have three print heads why not try our two colour version! For single colour simply download and print the 'combo' file.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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Monday 19th |
Printing Tableware For Christmas |
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As the Christmas party season is in full flow what do you do when you realise that you don't have enough bowls to put snacks in for your guests to share? With this in mind we have designed this festive snack bowl with two compartments and printed it with two colours on our 3DTouch 3D printer. You can download the files for free and print your own. And as above, if you don't have multicolour abilities simply use the combined file.
*Nuts, fruit and crisps not included, we're still working out how to print those.Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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Tuesday 20th |
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel, With Dreidel I Shall Play |
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As Hanukkah starts today we are adding a Dreidel to the Advent calendar. We hope you enjoy this fun spinning top toy.
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Wednesday 21st |
Getting Ready To Hang Up Your Stocking |
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As we approach Christmas Eve it's nearly time to hang up your stocking in readiness for Santa's arrival. So today we want to help with a fresh free design for you to 3D print. Simply download and print your own stocking hook, slot it over your mantel piece and hang the stocking from the hook. If you have more than one stocking to hang up, print as many as you need, then use the hole on the front to hang a name tag to identify which one belongs to who. We wouldn't want Santa to get confused.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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Thursday 22nd |
Welcoming Santa - Part 1 |
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As we get close to Christmas Eve and Santa's visit we are adding a two part special print to our 3D printing Advent calendar. Today you can download and print a plate ready to put out a mince pie for Santa. With an inset message of "I'm on the good list" you will avoid all chances of being left with a lump of coal. Visit us again tomorrow for part two of this series.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
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The last day for our Advent calendar brings you the second part of yesterday's print. You have a plate for Santa's mince pie so today we are adding a Santa cup. Designed to fit with yesterday's print this gives you the perfect kit to welcome Santa down your chimney. Download and print yours just in time for Christmas Eve.
Don't forget to share photos of your printed models on our Facebook page! |
It's day two of our Advent calendar and we have a great idea for you. A wreath looks festive on your front door but how do you fit one securely without banging a nail in to the door? Here's the answer: our Wreath hanger.
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At Bits From Bytes one of our favourite things about Christmas is all the great food. So it's time to add a festive twist to baking shortbread with a 3D printed biscuit cutter.
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