Celebrating Freedom
Passover, one of the most important Jewish holidays of the year, is celebrated annually during the early springtime (in 2021, it falls at the end of March). It lasts seven days, commemorating the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt hundreds of years ago.
In addition to the special rules governing this time, Jews around the world gather together for a special meal, called a Seder. In this article, you’ll find 10 fun, free, and creative Passover 3D printing projects you can bring to your celebration. Note if you’re printing models that are touching food, don’t forget to use food-safe filaments.
If you see something on the list that you’d like 3D printed but don’t have the desire or means to do so yourself, try Craftcloud. With a range of materials and finishes, your Passover item can be customized and appear on your doorstep with just a few clicks!
And now, let’s get to that list!
Vertical Seder Plate
No Passover Seder is complete without a Seder plate. The Seder plate is the table centerpiece that showcases the ritual food items used to help explain the Exodus story. Examples of foods that might be displayed on the Seder plate include “charoset” (a chopped fruit and nut mixture that represents the mortar that was used to bond bricks) as well as some symbolic foods representing spring and renewal, such as the fresh greens, “karpas”.
Typically horizontal, this unique Seder plate design is a vertical, spiral staircase. Composed of three types of parts, one of which you’ll need to print five times, this model should fit together without any additional hardware (calibration can always help). It’s also possible to tweak the dimensions if desired, as the creator included the OpenSCAD file.
Who designed it? stevemedwin
How popular/printable is it? There are three Makes and four Remixes, as well as a considerable number of user comments.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Egg Cup
Eggs are an important component of the Passover holiday. Placed for display (and for some, consumption) on the Seder plate, they symbolize renewal, springtime, and also mourning for the destroyed temples in Jewish history.
This creative and eye-catching egg holder is perfect for your celebration, as it looks like the egg is surrounded by grass. According to the designer, you won’t need supports and it should print in about 3 hours if you use a layer height of 0.25 mm and 20% infill.
Who designed it? andrewforster
How popular/printable is it? There are over 900 downloads and 9,600 views.
Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Matzah Holder
“Matzah” is a flat, unleavened bread that Jews eat during Passover. The flat bread symbolizes the fleeing of Egypt during the Exodus story, as there was no time for the bread to rise! Displayed on the Seder table for both decoration and consumption, you’ll need somewhere to put it.
This holder, with its elegant triangular design, is the perfect way to display your matzah. The creator has made three versions of this print available, two with the Hebrew word for matzah in different scripts and one without any writing.
Who’s the designer? itaysp
How popular/printable is it? 3 makers have printed this holder, but more than 800 have downloaded each variety.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Kiddush Cup
Utilized for blessing the wine during the Passover Seder, this print is one that you’ll be using a lot. For those who don’t know, you’re supposed to drink four cups (yes, four!) throughout the Seder evening.
This stylish, unique cup was meant for holding a small glass of wine, which is perfect for an elegant Kiddush goblet. The maker has included files for a number of variants on the model, which was designed using Fusion 360 and ZBrush.
Who designed it? stevemedwin
How popular/printable is it? No Makes yet but there have been about 700 downloads.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Frog Figurine
The ten plagues are a well-known part of the Passover story, and one of the plagues is frogs. Bringing props into the Seder is always great for kids (and adults) to engage. You could also opt to print other props, like ping pong balls to symbolize the plague of hail.
The creator suggests using at least a 15% infill and a raft when printing and warns not to scale down the model because of its toes.
Who designed it? muzz64
How popular/printable is it? This frog model has been downloaded over 300 times and has more than 2,400 views.
Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Feather
Prior to Passover, Jewish families search for “hametz” (any bits of leavened bread, like breadcrumbs or noodles) around the house in a fun ritual involving a candle or flashlight, a wooden spoon, and a feather to scoop the hametz into the spoon. Why not make your own 3D printed feather at home?
The designer printed this feather with supports. When you’re done using it for the holiday, it could easily double as home decor.
Who designed it? intentional3D
How popular/printable is it? There’s been over 1,200 downloads and 7,500 views.
Where to find it? CGTrader
Omer Calendar
Starting on the second night of the Passover holiday, Jews count the “omer”, a term for the forty-nine days between Passover and Shavuot (the harvest festival). Many people opt to use some kind of calendar to keep track of the count.
Designed to be printed without supports, this omer calendar is perfect to simplify your family’s counting. To get the multiple color effect, the creator paused the print and swapped the filament. They also included the OpenSCAD file if you wanted to modify the design.
Who designed it? gheva
How popular/printable is it? There have been 25 downloads so far!
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Bowl for Karpas or Charoset
As we mentioned previously, karpas and charoset both feature prominently on the Seder table and are eaten as part of the meal. Karpas are dipped into salt water before they are eaten to symbolize the tears of the enslaved Jews.
This bowl is 80 mm in height and 220 mm long. At a layer height of 0.15 mm, the bowl took the designer about 19 hours of print time.
Who designed it? Luki
How popular/printable is it? There are about 150 downloads and 2 users that say the bowl came out great for them although they didn’t post any pictures.
Where to find it? PrusaPrinters
Model Pyramid
As a significant portion of the Passover story takes place in ancient Egypt, a pyramid figurine is a great option for a table decoration for your Seder. It can help with the re-telling of the story, especially for any children present.
A project in a math class, this stepped pyramid was a creation from a student that was designed in OpenSCAD.
Who designed it? ramenspork
How popular/printable is it? This piece has 24 Makes and 1 Remix, plus several positive comments.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Haggadah Holder
The “haggadah” is the Passover book, telling the story of Passover as well as the step-by-step rituals that the meal requires, from candle-lighting to hand-washing to eating the festive meal. Generally speaking, every guest has their own copy.
This book holder will help keep your page and hold your haggadah in place. It takes a little over two hours of print time at a 0.2-mm layer height. The designer printed this in PLA, but most filaments (except flexibles) should be fine.
Who designed it? Cameron
How popular/printable is it? This item has about 250 downloads and 1 maker has posted their successful print.
Where to find it? PrusaPrinters
Passover Candlesticks
As with many Jewish holidays, Passover is a holiday where candles are lit. Most families display their candles in beautiful candlesticks, such as these elegant holders. When designing these, the creator used their previous design of a wormhole twist.
The designer recommends printing these candle holders with a raft but no supports. When using them, be careful because the filament isn’t necessarily flame-proof. You can either use them to display the candles before it’s actually time for candle-lighting or buy some safe electric candles.
Who designed it? JamieLaing
How popular/printable is it? There are 10 posted Makes and 1 Remix of this cool design!
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lead image source: stevemedwin via Thingiverse
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