3D Printing for Beginners: My Verdict 1-Year Later!

1-year ago, I got into 3D printing… and we need to talk about it - here's the honest update: what’s gone wrong, what actually works, and the verdict: is 3D printing still worth it? 📣 Thanks to Bambu Lab for sponsoring this video. Check out the Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer here: https://dada.link/_T9_Vj 🎬 WATCH NEXT: 3D Printing GOOD Mac Accessories: https://youtu.be/achuq6T-LjM I Tried 3D Printing as a Beginner: Is it Worth It?!: https://youtu.be/B7piY_EyGZI ➜ FOLLOW ME: 🖥️ Get My Notion Templates: https://bettercreating.com/downloads ☑️ Get my iOS, iPad & Notion Icon Packs: https://bettercreating.com/iosdesignpack 📨 🌍 Get Resources & Sign Up to my newsletter here: https://www.bettercreating.com 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/bettercreating 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/bettercreating 🎵 TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@bettercreatingofficial 💻 MY FAVOURITE TOOLS: Get Notion For Free: http://link.bettercreating.com/notion WisprFlow: https://ref.wisprflow.ai/bettercreating Notability: https://promo.notability.com/bettercreating 🔎 MENTIONED LINKS: + Get the Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer: https://dada.link/_T9_Vj + Find out more about my friend Amy Rogers' designs here: https://amyrogers.design + MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/en + TinkerCad: https://www.tinkercad.com/ + GratKit 3D Filament Dryer Box Firefly V2.0: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GratKit-Firefly-Smartlife-Controlled-Effective/dp/B0D1FNV554 + Bambu Lab AMS HT: https://uk.store.bambulab.com/products/ams-ht?srsltid=AfmBOor8LNjAGCQz5aFiQ-CehGnMuRiv3JEAPe5di8KNBxCbHColTb-L&id=692610686477545483 + Get my iOS, iPad & Notion Icon Packs: https://www.bettercreating.com/iosdesignpack 🎨 FEATURED PRINTS: + Scott Yu-Jan's Channel: @ScottYuJan + Alessio Pagliai: https://makerworld.com/en/@RiverFamily + Stepan Drunks: https://makerworld.com/en/@st.drunks/upload + AirPods Charger Mount: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1917516-airpods-charging-dock?from=search#profileId-2057143 + Yume Shoes: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1234067-yume-shoes#profileId-1253355 + Waveform Shoes: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1805789-waveform-shoe#profileId-1926041 + MOCA Mobile Phone Cage for filming: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1177891-moca-mobile-phone-cage?from=search%23profileId-1194180#profileId-1194180 + Comes with optional hardware kit here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1177891-moca-mobile-phone-cage?from=search%23profileId-1194180#profileId-1194180 + SmallRig Phone Monitor: https://amzn.to/3JYA5bx + Magsafe Filter Holder for iphone: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1082563-iphone-magsafe-filter-holder-58-mm-lightweight#profileId-1074651 + Apple Pencil Cases: https://makerworld.com/en/models/720602-apple-pencil-case-1st-2nd-gen-and-pro#profileId-651479 or this cool cylindrical one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1246399 + AirPods Pro 2 Case: https://makerworld.com/en/models/776040-airpods-pro-2-case#profileId-712676 + iPad Studio Stand: https://makerworld.com/en/models/991125-ipad-studio-stand-v2#profileId-966629 + iPhone Stand by Dock inspired by Dieter Rams’ designs: https://makerworld.com/en/models/615378-iphone-standby-mode-dock-designed-with-overwerk#profileId-538769 + Retro Apple Mac Trash Can! https://makerworld.com/en/models/93601-retro-apple-mac-trash-can#profileId-99997 + The iPhone Dock Version I used for 16 Pro: https://makerworld.com/en/models/634386-iphone-16-pro-standby-mode-dock_case-no-case#profileId-581783 + Timelapse Shutter Button for A1: https://makerworld.com/en/models/591727-a1-a1-mini-shutter-release-holder-for-camera#profileId-513474 + Coat Hook: https://makerworld.com/en/models/915945-modern-coat-hook#profileId-877395 + Underware for OpenGrid: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1175037-underware-for-opengrid?from=search#profileId-1195039 + Infinite Cable Management (for multi board): https://makerworld.com/en/models/783010-underware-2-0-infinite-cable-management#profileId-1504508 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 I Spent 1-Year With A 3D Printer: The Honest Truth 01:29 What’s Easy, What’s Hard 02:29 The Open Grid Saga 05:17 The Clog 06:37 The TPU, The Shoes, And The Dryer 08:55 My Big Admission 12:19 The Printing Hat (Harry) 👋 BETTER CREATING Hi, I'm Simon and I'm collecting great ideas, tools and tech to help you live your best productive and creative life: On this channel you'll find all things Notion, well designed productive tech, & great ideas on business & self development. Other than doing this, I work as a freelance creative in theatre and film and love motorcycles, coffee and minimalist design. #3dprinting #3dprinter #BetterCreating -- As either a direct affiliate or Amazon Associate I get a small commission on the product links above at no cost to you! So thanks in advance!