Fun Decor Within Arm's Reach
Out of all the things in the world, you’d think that toilet paper holders are the most uninteresting. That might be true about most holders, but with 3D printing, you can make everything interesting, bathroom accessories included! From sleek and stylish to movie characters and superheroes, we’ve compiled several designs that tickled our fancy.
Remember, if you see something you like but can’t print yourself, head on over to Craftcloud. The wide range of colors and finishes practically guarantees a perfect Iron Man dispenser…
WALL-E
This is easily the cutest toilet paper holder out there. WALL-E, the robot responsible for cleaning a waste-covered Earth, will spend his retirement helping you stay clean!
Robots are, however, quite complicated. This holder is made up of numerous parts, which need to be painted and put together, but it’s definitely worth it.
Who made it? Stanley Boris
Who printed it? Apart from the designer, we’re not sure. However, it has been downloaded over 700 times.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Easy Replacement
Minimalist and practical, this holder has a shaft on top that allows a spare roll to be within easy reach. The model consists of separate parts, which look nice if printed in two different colors.
Who made it? arjan
Who printed it? There are eight submitted makes of this model. Even though the model is made up of five parts, it’s quite easy to put together.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Iron Man
As the maker puts it, “Everyone needs a hero at every time of the day.” Iron Man’s been known to take on some tough tasks in the past, so he should be up to the job.
This holder is made of eight parts, which need to be painted and assembled. Once built, the upper half is removable so that a new roll can be inserted.
Who made it? Marco Morata
Who printed it? Again, we’re not sure, but it’s been downloaded around 800 times, so it seems pretty popular.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Lego Man
An iconic figure, the plain Lego man seems almost made for this job. The ever-smiling minifig keeps smiling despite what goes on around him.
Printed in seven parts, the Lego man’s hands are made to hold a toilet paper rod, which can slip in and out in order to change the roll. Be careful where you step during assembly!
Who made it? Victor Vasin
Who printed it? There are 69 makes of this model published on Thingiverse. Judging from other makers’ attempts, this project may require some experimentation with sizing and print settings.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Hooks
This simple design isn’t very exciting, but it is very practical. It’s made to latch onto railings such as towel warmer racks, eliminating the need for screws or glues. The holder itself is made of two parts that slide together.
Who made it? Yipham
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded 32 times and is a very easy print.
Where to get it? Cults
Castle
A garrison of toilet paper in a castle’s keep is another one of those niche objects that exist only in the 3D printing universe.
The original model for this holder is made up of two parts, but there are other variations with more parts that you can choose from. A cool feature is that empty rolls will automatically drop from an opening at the bottom.
Who made it? Stefan Fischer
Who printed it? Aside from designer, two other makers have uploaded their prints of this model.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Bender
Here’s one for Futurama fans. Even if you’re not on Bender’s “Do Not Kill” list, you should be safe with this Bender-esque holder.
The toilet paper roll sits in the mouth section, and the teeth can be raised to dispense toilet paper and change rolls. The antenna can also serve as a spare roll holder.
Who made it? Marco Morata
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded over 600 times. A few of those are sure to have made it next to some toilets…
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
T-Rex Skull
One of the largest carnivores to have ever lived will now reside in your bathroom. In fact, you can print a whole pack of them if you fancy the whole set. It includes a toothbrush holder, a soap dish, a toilet paper holder, and a tower hook, all fashioned after T-Rex skulls.
The complete set comes in five files, and if you’re interested in the original skull model, it comes from Makerbot’s Thingiverse account.
Who made it? Ian Hanna
Who printed it? There are 29 published makes of this set, and overall, the parts seem easy to print.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Hexagons
The hive-like shape of this model consists of a primary hexagon, which dispenses toilet paper, and other hexagons that simply house spare rolls. The hexagons are printed individually, then mounted to the wall.
Who made it? maclakey
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded 12 times.
Where to get it? Cults
Space Invaders
Despite what your gamer instincts might tell you, you should avoid “firing” on this particular space invader.
This retro toilet paper holder is printed in three simple parts, which are glued together. A single-part print is also available, but supports are required.
Who made it? Sebastian Krebs
Who printed it? There are 33 published makes of this model.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Box with Motif
This model is basically a box with a hinged top, to which the rod for toilet paper is attached. A motif decorates the face of the box, and 12 different designs are available to download.
Naturally, you can always make your own motif. Regardless, printing it with a contrasting color will give the holder a nice look.
Who made it? plopjlf
Who printed it? The designer has printed and tested the model, and at least 15 others have downloaded it.
Where to get it? Cults
iPooh
We’re a bit unsure of the name of this design… Our best guess is that it’s inspired by the simple elegance of Apple products.
Different from the other models on this list, this toilet paper holder neither mounts to a wall nor includes an interior rod to hold toilet paper. Instead, the toilet paper rolls sits on the base and rolls in place within the removable dome covering.
Who made it? DJER
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded around 40 times, and with only two parts, it should be easy to put together.
Where to get it? Cults
Boo!
Another classic character who’s perfect for the task. After all, his name rhymes with… loo.
This cute representation (of a frankly annoying Super Mario character) is an easy print. Made up of three parts (the face, the eyes, and the actual holder) all you have to do is glue the pieces together, mount it to the wall with screws. Thankfully, he won’t creep up on you when you’re not looking.
Who made it? Alexandre Brial
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded around 600 times, and aside from the designer’s print, there’s also one published print from the community.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Simple & Sleek
This holder is both stylish and easy to put together. It’s printed in five parts: a rod, two balls, a flap, and the mount. All of the parts fit together with the exception of one of the balls, which needs to be glued on to get the final symmetrical look.
Who made it? Vins263D
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded roughly 40 times. It has been printed and tested by the designer, as well.
Where to get it? Cults
The Reader
Thanks to smartphones, books and magazines get a little less attention these days. All the more reason to provide them with a proper place!
With this simple model, you’ll have two types of paper at hand in the bathroom. Just be careful not to confuse them: There’s not much to read on toilet paper.
Who made it? Alighieri
Who printed it? This model has been downloaded over 50 times.
Where to get it? Cults
Lead image source: StanleyB via MyMiniFactory
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