Spooky season is here again! Or, perhaps, for you it never left. With Halloween, there are three essentials you need to cover: A good costume, a scary house, and lots of candy! To help you with the first item, we’ve gathered the following projects for 3D printing masks, props, and accessories, to help you make an impressive costume!
If you’re looking for ideas for the “scary house” part, check out our list of 3D printed Halloween decorations, and as for the third item, we’ll leave it up to you to go crazy buying candy!
When you’re set on what you want, don’t stress over how to get it! With Craftcloud, we’ve got you covered. With a variety of materials, colors, finishes, and manufacturers all over the world, you’ll have some great spooky prints delivered to your doorstep (not by broomstick, though).
But it’s already Spooktober, so let’s get straight to the list!
Classic
Boo!
Even though, when trick-or-treating, you prefer the treats, the tricking part is also fun. Sometimes you want to go in a cute or funny costume, but most times, you just want to be able to give people a good scare and then have a laugh about it. Here are a few prints that will help you achieve that chilling look!
Smiley Horror Mask
As the name suggests, this mask’s terrifying. It’s based on a film called Smiley (2012), but even if you haven’t seen it, the mask is horrifying and generic enough that you can use it on Halloween regardless.
To add to the scary factor, the eyes and smile are textured so they look like they were sewn together, and the mask has holes on the sides to attach a string so you can easily wear it. The author recommends printing at a 0.2-mm layer height with 10% infill.
- Who designed it? fredsena
- How printable/popular is it? This model has been downloaded over 1,160 times and it has a shared community print.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Low-Poly Mask
There are many low-poly masks available out there, but this model is the most popular, and it has bigger holes for the nose and mouth so you can breathe easily in it. It must definitely be unsettling to see someone wearing it, and according to the author, it was even spotted in an episode of the TV show The Flash!
This design doesn’t require supports and you can print it with 15% infill.
The model is also similar to the Front Man’s mask from Squid Game, in case you’re looking for more inspiration.
- Who designed it? cporto
- How printable/popular is it? This model has 78 makes and 7 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Demon Baby
Pregnancy is a time filled with joy and wonder, but it can also be a terrifying experience – just ask Rosemary Woodhouse. With that idea in mind, this 3D printed prop makes it look as if a demon baby is trying to crawl out from your belly. Just put the hands and face of this demon baby inside your shirt, and let the lighting do the rest.
The author recommends printing it with 20% infill, and supports aren’t required.
- Who designed it? taikonaught
- How printable/popular is it? This model has been downloaded over 61,000 times and has 22 makes shared on Thingiverse, so you know that people are getting a different kind of pregnancy scare this Halloween.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Pinshape
Wearable Demonic Goat Helmet
Goats are often related to witchcraft and demonic rituals. This can especially be seen in the Sabbatic Goat, referenced in the 1856 book Ritual of High Magic which, as the name indicates, was a book about dark magic. You can represent this demonic image on Halloween for the ultimate scares. You have to print this design in eight parts and glue it together, though it might take some post-processing to hide the seams.
To avoid too many supports, a low layer height is recommended, and to prevent lengthy printing times, an infill as low as possible.
- Who designed it? Nickey’s Hatchery
- How printable/popular is it? The demonic goat has over 4,500 downloads and 4 community prints.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Stegosaurus Spike
This ingenious design makes it possible to have a full costume with just a hoodie, some LED lights, and some 3D printed parts. It consists of a collection of four different hollow spikes and the base for LED lights. You can print as many spikes as you choose, fit LED lights on the inside, and attach them to any hoodie or onesie!
To print it, you should use no infill and a more transparent PLA so that the light shines through, and while it may take a bit more work and materials than other options, the outcome sure is worth it!
- Who designed it? metalnat
- How printable/popular is it? This fun project has five makes and three remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Plague Doctor Mask
Still uncomfortable returning to parties after the pandemic? What better way to mask than to dress as a plague doctor? You can add a surgical mask underneath or trust the wisdom of centuries old doctors and rock this 3D print.
Depending on the size of your printer, this design can either print in one piece that’s ready to wear or be split into three smaller pieces and glued together. Whichever your printer requires, the designer recommends both brims and supports. There are no issues reported with rescaling the designs to best fit your head.
- Who designed it? Jindřich Beneš
- How printable/popular is it? 15 makes are posted on both sites from over 3,200 downloads.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
Open Skull
Whether you’re going out as Hamlet, Temperance Brenan, or a killer, this open skull lets you bring along a small bowl of candy to share. Or better yet, you can store all the candy or bottle caps you collect on Halloween or use it to creep out trick-or-treaters when they knock on your door.
This highly detailed skull takes around 19 hours to print, but it’s worth it. It’s designed to print without supports, but the designer recommends adding supports for any overhangs over 75 degrees.
- Who designed it? Thinkable
- How printable/popular is it? 68 makes have been uploaded so far, and we’re sure that number’s going to keep on growing.
- Where to find it? Printables
Superheroes/Sci-Fi
If you don’t want to be scary (except for the Chestburster), here are some great picks to inspire good. Just what’s meant with the spirit of Halloween!
Chestburster
This Chestburster is from Alien (1979), and even if you’re not a fan of the movies, this would look gross and straight out of a horror film coming out of your chest. This design was actually remixed from another model to make the grip on your chest easier. The attachment is simple: You use some kind of belt, or in the author’s case a go-pro grip, to tie the Chestburster to your torso, cut a hole in your shirt, and then make it look as bloody as possible!
If you’re looking for the funny version, there’s also a design for the dancing alien from Spaceballs (1987).
While the scarier version doesn’t need supports, you can print it with low infill although a good resolution is recommended to get all the details.
- Who designed it? Ekdahl
- How printable/popular is it? The model has 17 makes, 10 remixes, and has been downloaded almost 11,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Wearable Arc Reactor
Iron Man is one of the most popular Marvel superheroes – and superheroes in general. There are many attempts in the 3D printing community to recreate his suits, and in this case, the design is for his arc reactor. This is an electric generator that’s capable of powering his suits. Although this one doesn’t have that ability yet, you can still look like the genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist himself.
- Who designed it? MishaT
- How printable/popular is it? This popular print has over 119 makes in Thingiverse and 16 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Green Lantern's Lantern
Green Lantern may not have the best movie, but he’s a beloved character among comic fans, with a very recognizable look and set of powers. You might be surprised, but the superhero is supercharged using a green lantern to fight crime, and if you print one for yourself, you could even try to join the Green Lantern Corps. Using glow-in-the-dark filament can be the way to go for a really cool effect, beyond that which can be given by the LEDs.
The lantern is about 40 cm tall and you should print it with no infill to save printing time and make the lights shine through. Additionally, supports are required.
- Who designed it? Dragon_Ball_Z
- How printable/popular is it? This model has no makes shared yet, but two people have shared remixes so far. Ryan Reynolds would approve.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
5-Minute Bat Earrings
Did you wake up on the 31st and realize everyone at work will be in costume? This simple five-minute bat earrings print is the perfect last-minute costume accessory or low-effort costume all on its own. The better planners among us could add these to a Batwoman or Batgirl costume.
This quick five-minute print is lightweight and doesn’t require any supports or rafts. The designer printed with a 0.4-mm nozzle but community commenters have also printed with a 0.2-mm one.
- Who designed it? J
- How printable/popular is it? This easy print has 10 makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Star Trek Phaser
Whether you’re emulating Spock, Captain Kirk, someone from the new generation of shows, or any other Star Trek character, you’ll need a phaser at your side. It’s hard to find a more realistic one than this design that you can print yourself.
This design needs supports for the body and emitter. There’s also a stand available to print for storing your phaser after Halloween. If you choose to print it, the designer recommends supports for the legs and color swapping for the tag, with a handy guide on color swapping linked.
- Who designed it? UnimatrixRed
- How printable/popular is it? There are 11 shared makes of impressively recreated phasers, although, as far as we’re concerned, they don’t work like the real thing.
- Where to find it? Printables
Infinity Gaunlet
At the moment, Thanos is probably one of the most recognizable fictional supervillains across the world. He’s a popular Halloween possibility, and one essential item you’ll need to look like him is his gauntlet. In this version, the stones go in casings that have holes in them to fit the wiring underneath. This makes it so that the stones can glow and look like the real Infinity Stones. But when you’re wearing it, please don’t snap your fingers!
You need a glove to use as a base to assemble all the parts, supports are required, and 30% infill is recommended for a sturdy and durable gauntlet.
- Who designed it? Zarlor
- How printable/popular is it? Eight people from the community have shared makes, a good even number – although Thanos would probably like a higher one. Or maybe not. Who knows.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lightsabers
Do you vibe more with the Jedi mission or the dark side of the Force? We’ve got both options for you with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader’s lightsabers, and you can check out even more designs if neither suits your place in the Force.
Obi-Wan’s is based on the original Episode IV design and is the more popular print on Printables, but there’s a second design for fans of the 2022 Disney+ series. Let us know in the comments which you prefer.
Both lightsabers were originally printed using PLA and print in many pieces that will require assembly. The designer of Darth Vader’s lightsaber does recommend some supports for printing specific pieces, but the majority of parts for both lightsabers are print-in-place.
Obi-Wan
- Who designed it? Daniel Josvai
- How printable/popular is it? 65 Jedis have posted their makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Darth Vader
- Who designed it? UnimatrixRed
- How printable/popular is it? The dark side has lured 16 makers.
- Where to find it? Printables
Kids
Ultimately, Halloween is a holiday intended for kids. While adults stay in to hand out candy or watch scary movies the kids are the ones who are out there doing the real work: trick-or-treating. So, in this last section, we’ve gathered some 3D printed Halloween costumes intended especially for kids, whether because of the size or the subject of the print.
Unicorn Mask
One of the most popular creatures among children these days are unicorns. As many as you can fit into their daily lives, with backpacks, notebooks, pens, clothing, and, of course, Halloween costumes!
This mask is very simple but effective, with just a unicorn horn protruding from a plain mask. Since it’s so simple, it leaves a lot of freedom to decorate, paint, and add accessories to it. With so many options, you can make your unicorn truly unique.
- Who designed it? Vectary
- How printable/popular is it? 10 makes and 3 remixes have been shared so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Scrooge Candle & Gold Coins
Toss on some pajamas, print this haunted candle, and fill a small bag with these gold coins and you have an easy scrooge costume. We’ll let you pick the version of Scrooge, whether you’re a Charles Dickens, Bill Murray, Jim Carrey, or McDuck fan. If anyone asks where the Ghosts of Christmas are, point to your candle! You could even print it with glow-in-the-dark filament to guide your way home at night.
Both designs are simple and straightforward to print. The candle has multiple files available, whether you’re content with glow-in-the-dark filament or want hollow candles that can be filled with a tealight or LEDs.
Candle
- Who designed it? Bugman_140
- How printable/popular is it? This creative candle has 13 makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Gold Coins
- Who designed it? Kari (rhymes with atari)
- How printable/popular is it? These easy gold coins have 18 makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Spectrespecs
In the Harry Potter series, Luna Lovegood is a unique character who’s curious, sure of herself, and kind. Many girls around the world like to cosplay her for Halloween, and when that’s the case, her special Spectrespecs can’t be missing.
This print takes the spectacles to the next level. They will shine red and blue, with moving lights, and certainly no one else will have similar ones. The only thing left to know is if you’ll be able to see Nargles with them!
- Who designed it? PurpleOranji
- How printable/popular is it? This model has no prints yet, but it has a YouTube tutorial you can follow to assemble the printed and electronic parts, so you can be the first to try it!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Rey's Staff
In the latest Star Wars trilogy, Rey is an orphan who grew up in Jakku and doesn’t know where she came from or where to go. However, during her adventures, she discovers that she has the ability to control the Force. She has a very memorable look, which is made especially characteristic by her staff. Your Rey look wouldn’t be complete without it, so it’s great that this print is around.
While some assembly will be needed, the print doesn’t require supports and 30% infill is recommended.
- Who designed it? JediTrooper
- How printable/popular is it? This model has been printed 10 times as is, and 4 remixes have been shared.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Super Sailor Moon Wand
Sailor Moon is a classic, everyone knows it. Even those who haven’t read or watched it, know that it’s a manga series, with its anime version, about a high school girl and her friends, the Sailor Guardians, who try to save the Solar System from a variety of villains. To join them, though, you need your magical wand, and this print is a perfect version of it.
Color filaments are a must in this case, or painting can get the job done, but before that, you’ll need to activate supports during printing.
- Who designed it? Sraf
- How printable/popular is it? There are 10 shared makes of the model, as well as a remix, and the files have been downloaded over 9,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Golden Snitch
Harry Potter is the youngest seeker in history! They don’t normally let first years join the team, so to be able to cosplay him properly, a golden snitch is a must. Print this golden snitch, win 150 points for your team, and get a shot at winning the match! With this golden snitch, you’re all set for a magical Halloween night.
You can print the three separate parts with no supports and glue them together, or you can print it all attached and with supports.
- Who designed it? Porda
- How printable/popular is it? This highly popular model has 108 makes and 15 remixes – a clear sign that it’s very simple to print.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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