10 Fun 3D Pens for Kids – Get Excited About Drawing (Updated 2018)
10 Fun 3D Pens for Kids – Get Excited About Drawing (Updated 2018)
3D pens for kids are so much fun, just ask anyone. These ordinary looking pens help you achieve the extraordinary.
Not just for kids – teens, moms, dads and artists are all falling in love with them. To help you out, here is a run down of what’s in the market.
The size of 3D pens are part of what makes them so attractive, you don’t need a ton of space somewhere for storage like a 3D printer, all you need is just a bit of space on the shelf. These pens foster creativity and are a lot of fun as objects that are drawn on paper have the ability to come alive into real life.
For those who are new to this, 3D pens allow you to draw things exactly as you imagine them using heated plastic filaments inserted in the pens. Think of it like using an icing bag with a very fine nozzle, except the icing is actually plastic and holds its shape when exposed to the air. Colored plastic strips are heated up in the pen, and then cool down to make an object.
Some of the nozzles can get quite hot, but there are a few pens that feature low temperatures or use special material. These types of 3D pens are more suitable for younger ones.
This article was originally published in 2016 and was last updated November 2018.
1. 3Doodler Start
2. Soyan
3. Dikale Kids 3D Pen
4. Mynt3D Professional 3D Printing Pen
Gearing up to take a stand as one of the most innovative companies on the 3D printing pen market, the Mynt3D has replaceable nozzles, an LED display, speed control and temperature control. The slim design is perfect for professionals or more advanced users.5. Dewang 3D Pen
The Dewang 3D pen has a slim stylish design that uses PCL filament suitable for heating at low temperatures. ABS filament is also an option. The nozzle doesn’t get very hot, so it’s a nice choice for kids and teens who want a little bit more precision into their 3D drawings. Very well rated, it’s a good 3D pen suitable for a variety of ages.6. QPAU Intelligent 3D Printing Pen
7. Polyes Q1 3D Printing Pen, by Future Make
A big worry for parents is that 3D pens can be hot and burn little fingers. The Polyes Q1 pen uses cool photo-polymer resin that protects against any unwanted burns, and there are no hot parts or smelly odors. Funded by Kickstarter, Polyes Q1 is one of the most safest and child friendly 3D pens. Available in three bright colors, packages of multi-colored inks to brighten up your creations can also be purchased.8. 3Doodler Create
9. XYZprinting’s da Vinci 3D Pen
Thinking of using 3D pens in the classroom? The lightweight da Vinci 3D pen comes with an education package that includes instruction manuals, videos, and templates to share with your classroom. With 11 non-toxic and biodegradable filament colors to choose from, it can be easily popped in a backpack for making fun creations anywhere.10. Creopop
The award winning Creopop is a great option for a safe and hassle free 3D pen. Creopop’s 3D pens have no hot parts or fussy wires making them perfect for little artists. Using photopolymers that go solid as kids use the pen, you don’t need to worry about melted plastic or unpleasant smells. The pens are fully wireless when being used, and there is a range of colourful, glittery, and glow in the dark inks to unleash kid’s creativity.Last update on 2019-02-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API