The emoji may have started out as a fun little enhancement for instant messages — a smiley poo here, a “Face with Tears of Joy” there — but these unicode characters have evolved into something far bigger.
So big, in fact, that they have their own day. That, and a soon-to-be-released movie. The verdict is out on whether this needed to happen (probably not), but their cultural impact in undeniable.
And in some cases even, the emoji is put to altruistic use. Take this Ultimaker case study looking at a class of students in the US who have used 3D printing and an emoji design to help cancer in-patients cope with their illness.
Like them or loathe them, the emoji’s mark on modern society is remarkable. And so, without further ado, here’s a collection of fun emoji printables that we found across the likes of Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory et al.
Ghost Emoji
What is it? A spooky spooky ghost, and prime fodder for some preparatory Halloween printing. Print in glow-in-the-dark materials for maximum effect.
Difficulty to print? Easy
Who made it? Alexey Ruban
Download this 3D Emoji Printable: Thingiverse
Poop Emoji Cookie Cutter
What is it? Everyone’s friendly-faced faeces, brought into the kitchen for cookie-cutting fun. Don’t forget to take food-friendly filaments into account when shaping your dough with this print.
Difficulty to print? Easy
Who made it? ASkr
Download this Emoji 3D Printable: Thingiverse
emoji LWT light dimmer button
What is it? A dimmer switch in the shape of the “Face with Tears of Joy” emoji. With a little post-processing you can show your appreciation both for lights that dim and wordless communication.
Difficulty to print? Easy
Who made it? Brastaviceanu Daniel
Download this 3D Emoji Printable: Thingiverse
Deadpool Emoji
What is it? A desk object inspired by marketing materials for 2016 super-anti-hero hit Deadpool, this rebus makes use of two of the quirky characters — the skull and the smiling poo — for a say-what-you-see visual desk toy.
Difficulty to print? Easy — the model prints in three parts.
Who made it? Ricardo Salomao
Download this Emoji 3D Printable: MyMiniFactory
Emoji Sweat Drop / Earphone Case
What is it? Not only does this teardrop-shaped print turn your own face into a living emoji, it also handily stuffs away your earbud headphones and clips onto a pair of glasses for easy carrying.
Difficulty to print? Easy
Who made it? JamesRX
Download this 3D Emoji Printable: Thingiverse
Christmas Emoji Poop
What is it? Not to overload this list with the cutest, crassest emoji of them all, but who could resist hanging this beauty on thier Christmas tree come the festive season. Everyone could? Okay, well, it’s still a neat decoration idea for the emoji enthusiast in the family.
Difficulty to print? Easy
Who made it? Ricardo Salomao
Download this Emoji 3D Printable: MyMiniFactory
Rodin's the Thinker (Emoji)
What is it? The answer to whether emojis can be art. A resounding… maybe. Depending on your interpretation of the question. Regardless, this ingenious figure makes great use of the Thinking emoji, with it superimposed over Auguste Rodin’s iconic sculpture, The Thinker.
Difficulty to print? Medium – supports will be required.
Who made it? petropixel
Download this Emoji 3D Printable: Thingiverse
Heart Eyes Emoji Keychain Addon
What is it? A pocketable heart smiley that fits on a keychain. Simple in design and execution, we can’t envisage any difficulties printing this out, or incorporating it into your everyday carry.
Difficulty to print? Easy
Who made it? Slavik
Download this Emoji 3D Printable: Thingiverse
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