I've been dabbling in some basic cosplay for a few years now, but never had the creativity or confidence to actually make my own props and accessories from scratch. Getting into 3D printing has opened ...

Editor-in-Chief at Bleeding Cool. Independent comics scholar and former English Professor. Writing books on magic in the works of Alan Moore and the early works of Neil Gaiman.

3D printers can solve so many organizational problems around the house, but every once in a while, issues arise that can bring the whole project to a halt.

The electronics that control a 3D printer are not that much different than those that are inside a modern PC, and as such, keeping those components cool is paramount to keeping the 3D printer running ...

For David Retske and Alex Sawyer, bringing fiction to real life is as easy as designing a computer model and hitting “print.” Both are co-owners of Make Me Designs, a 3D-printing company in ...

Cosplayers' costumes are very far compared to those shown before 3D printers were created. As of writing, people who want to represent their favorite anime characters or Marvel heroes have more ...

There is more to 3D printing than just owning a 3D printer. Several tools are needed to help in creating and finishing printed objects, as well as to aid in maintenance and repair. For anyone who has ...

In a firsthand experience with 3D printing, engineering student Adam Beachy shares what he learned and what everyone should know about these machines. The 3D printing experience for a consumer is one ...