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3D printing is awesome for printing parts or cool figurines, so why not use it also for your outdoor fun? These 15 creative 3D designs will make your next picnic a blast, ensuring organization, style, and some relaxation.
As a note, most of these items deal with food or drinks, so we strongly advise the use of food-safe materials to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
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Now, let’s get to that list!
Containers & Baskets
There are many cool 3D printable containers out there. From collapsible baskets to an extendable tube organizer, this section has three of the best picnic containers out there. All of these designs will make your picnic extra organized, so you’ll be able to display a nice spread of goodies!
Extendable Modular Tube Container
This model is an assortment of cylindrical food holders that can be stacked on top of each other. It’s meant for storing snacks in your house or on the go to family picnics or barbecues.
The designer recommends printing at a 20% infill with 2 shells. No supports are needed for this print but make sure to use a food-safe filament.
Who made it? muzz64
Who printed it? This model has been printed at least 8 times and has over 7,000 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Collapsible Basket
The collapsible basket makes carrying all your picnic necessities easier than ever. Arguably the best aspect of this basket is its collapsibility, making it easy to store and print!
According to the designer, you can enlarge the print by scaling it up to 2,540% of the original size to convert the model’s inches into metric units.
Who made it? 3DPRINTINGWORLD
Who printed it? This design has 97 recorded Makes and also has been remixed 4 times.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Basic Basket
This basket is a more traditional alternative to the last basket option, with a more simplistic design. We recommend printing it in a fun color!
This design is a little complex as there is detail on the outer edge, however, it’s very doable. Print with a low speed for better quality and activate supports too because of the overhangs.
Who made it? Albino
Who printed it? This basket has been downloaded 47 times and has over 750 views.
Where to get it? Cults
Cutlery Holders & Organizers
What would a meal be without cutlery? Messy! In this section, you’ll find some of the best cutlery designs that’ll help you use proper silverware even while on a picnic!
Cutlery Box
This little cutlery box is perfect for holding all your utensils for picnicking or any on-the-go utensil needs. When packing up a picnic, this container eliminates loose utensils and helps keep the rest of your picnic tools clean.
The model has an incredibly simple structure and is easy to print. The maker recommends printing at a 20% infill with a 0.2 mm layer height for quality and strength purposes. Make sure you print with supports too.
Who made it? KDOR
Who printed it? This cutlery box has been downloaded 262 times and almost has 2,000 views.
Where to get it? Cults
Credit Card Cutlery
Credit card cutlery is one of the best and easiest ways to eat on-the-go without getting your hands dirty. Whether it’s for camping or picnicking, this handy design is a must-have for eating in an outdoor environment. Evident from its name, this model is the size of a credit card and will fit perfectly in a wallet.
It shouldn’t be too hard to print either. With no supports needed, the designer recommends printing at a 20% infill. If you do print this object with a heated bed, you should wait for it to cool down before removing it.
Who made it? emikayee
Who printed it? This handy and simple credit card cutlery design has been successfully printed 18 times and has over 2,200 likes.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Silverware Basket
This awesome silverware basket is the perfect way to organize your utensils for picnics, parties, or everyday home use.
The design is very simple, although it does have a fair number of small holes that might be difficult for some printers. Additionally, if your printer has some trouble with overhangs, you might want to print with supports. However, according to the rule of 2 mm, you shouldn’t need supports, so just print slow and make sure you have a good first layer.
Who made it? LiB
Who printed it? This design has been downloaded 136 times.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Glass Holders
Ever tire of holding your drink or accidentally spilling it? With these unique and helpful designs, you’ll be able to enjoy your drink of choice without worrying it’ll end up on you or the ground.
Picnic Glass Stabilizer
One of the hardest things about picnicking is keeping plates and cups from falling over when placed on uneven ground or grass. With this glass stabilizer, your drink will stay firmly on the ground and not spill!
According to the designer, you should print this model at a 25% infill. You should also print with supports activated due to the large overhangs in the arms of the print.
Who made it? doppiozero
Who printed it? This design has been printed 3 times, including the maker.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Wine Bottle Glass Holder
Wine glasses are no exception to picnic spills, which is why this wine bottle glass holder is a picnic lifesaver. Just put this handy device over the top of your wine bottle and it can hold up to four glasses with ease. No more picnics with drinks all over the grass!
This maker recommends printing at a 20% infill and at a 0.2 mm layer height. The print should take a little less than five hours but this number varies depending on your printing speed.
Who made it? Sandinotorres
Who printed it? Not surprisingly, this useful design has been downloaded almost 600 times.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Can Holder
Here’s another cup holder and stabilizer combination for picnicking. This design is more focused on cans and is made to hold average-sized cans, though it could hold other beverages as well. Its structure is very simple and practical, making it an easy choice for bringing to your next picnics.
The designer suggests that you print this model in ABS, PETG, or another high-temperature resistant material to ensure the print isn’t affected by the sun. It’s also recommended to print this in a 10-25% infill for strength and printing time.
Who made it? X_Pilot
Who printed it? This item has been downloaded 92 times.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Plate and Cup Holder
This handy picnic accessory is similar to cup holding designs, but it’s upgraded to include a plate holder to keep your plate and cup from falling or blowing away. Now, you can enjoy both your meal and drink without worry.
This design will fit standard 16 oz cups and most paper plates. The design is very large so you might need to scale it down to the printing area of your 3D printer.
Who made it? KARNAGEKING
Who printed it? This design has been downloaded over 30 times and has almost 800 views.
Where to get it? Cults
Miscellaneous
Finally, for this section, we have some fun and unique picnic prints that’ll make your picnic more stylish and appealing. Enjoy!
Tea Light Holder
Add some nice ambiance to your picnic with these baroque tea light holders. For safety, it’s probably best for you to use LED tea lights.
This print’s detail means you’ll want to lower your printing speed. Each holder is made up of eight parts: four central “stand” pieces and four flanking decorative pieces. You should be able to assemble them fairly easily.
Who made it? TeamOutdoor
Who printed it? This design has almost 400 downloads and 2,700 views.
Where to get it? Cults
Napkin Holder
This super cute and modern napkin holder is great for your picnic or even everyday home use. This design is also very decorative when painted and finished right, so you can use a wood-like paint to really make this model look professional.
According to the maker, you should print this design with supports on as well as with a raft. To assemble, simply glue the uprights into the holes in the base with an adhesive such as hot glue. The rubber feet are a friction fit, so no need to glue them.
Who made it? JuliaTruchsess
Who printed it? This design has 5 posted Makes.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Table Cloth Clip
If your picnic is met with the challenge of wind, like most are, then this table clip is a must-have. Its super simple design clips right onto the edge of your table to keep your table cloths from blowing away.
The designer recommends printing at a 20% infill. Unless your printer is very bad at handling small overhangs, no supports are needed. This design is small and thin so make sure it gets a good first layer.
Who made it? PakRat
Who printed it? The picnic table clip has one recorded Make and has over 1,500 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Magnetic Food Clip
This magnetic food clip keeps your food fresh and prevents spills whether picnicking or just using in your house! Its design is super simple though you’ll need magnets for the seal.
When printing, because of the overhang, you should activate supports. Other than that, it’s a quick and easy print.
Who made it? GMFerrari
Who printed it? This design has no recorded Makes, though almost 500 users have downloaded it.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Trash Bag Clip
This clip-on trash bag holder is a great way to make sure you’re collecting all the trash from your picnic. With it, you’ll be able to leave a picnic area cleaner than when you found it!
Simply clip the holder onto the side of a table and a trash bag hangs perfectly on the hook.
The maker recommends printing this model at a 20% infill and with at least 2 perimeters for a more sturdy frame. The design is very simple and won’t need supports.
Who made it? 3DQstudio
Who printed it? This trash bag holder has been printed 3 times including the maker.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Lead image source: KDOR via Cults
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