# 3D Printed Earrings: Best Options
3D printing has produced innovative advancements in many fields, but 3D-printed jewelry has gained particular prominence. With 3D printing, artists have more creative freedom in design and production, and less complex but still exquisite works may be produced at home on a budget. All of the models below can be made on desktop 3D printers, so they are less work and still look amazing compared to professionally printed jewelry. Post-processing will elevate your new earrings by adding a wow factor.


## The origins of 3D Printed Earrings
Originally intended to be a greeting card design, these crisscross cutout layered earrings in various forms eventually evolved into earrings that may be themed around numerous color schemes. You might print out Halloween stars in orange and black, or you could print out Christmas trees in various green tones.

The models are created in stages, and the print is stopped to switch filaments at particular heights. The results speak for themselves despite the laborious process of repeatedly manually switching filaments.

## Which are the best 3D Printed Earrings models?
### 1. Triangles:

These earrings have a distinctive triangular pyramid shape that appears to be minimalist in style. Consider printing this design in various sizes or colors to add some variation to your collection. An FDM printer with support can print the model. The pair, according to the design's creator, can also be printed without supports. This was designed by g.attila, and it is available on MyMiniFactory. This model is very popular, standing tall with over 3800 downloads and 200000 views.
### 2. Infill:
This kind of 2D earring design can be printed solid to make a strong statement, but if you want to get creative, why not play around with different infill patterns? As you can see from the image, printing a straightforward form in a vibrant color with an interesting infill may raise your jewelry game significantly. There are specific instructions to follow, along with several downloadable designs to get you going. But there are countless alternatives to this one. Penolopy Bulnick created this model for Instructables. This model has detailed instructions to modify, design, print, and convert into jewelry. Three users have printed this model. The creator of the original design has also printed and uploaded images of multiple modified versions of the infill design.
### 3. Bat or Dragon wing earrings:

This pattern is intended to resemble dragon wings, but in case Halloween is more your style, it also somewhat resembles bat wings. It's a unique model because the hooks are already attached, which may be advantageous for people who have metal allergies if you print it in PLA. Those who are new to 3D printing may have to start with something a little easier since this model is quite small but fairly intricate. It is advisable to use caution if you want to use different materials since the earrings are intended to be printed in metal. Some struggled without support, while some makers had success printing with PLA. This model was designed by improbablecog and was uploaded on Thingiverse. This model is very popular; it stands tall with over 13000 downloads and 3 reported makes.
### 4. Twisted Lego Brick:
Here's a creative way to use a Lego brick! What distinguishes this model from others is its rotating structure. These brick earrings look wonderful and are printed in vivid hues to complement their inspiration. Although the printing process for each earring ring takes about 45 minutes, it is worth it for the attention to detail. Both resin and FDM printers have proven successful for makers. This model was designed by blincoln and uploaded on Thingiverse. By now, this model has gained a lot of popularity, with 32 reported makes and close to 3000 likes.
### 5. Realistic Soju Earrings:

Korea is home to the clear, colorless alcoholic beverage known as soju. These earrings are a beautiful 3D printable representation of the bottles. The earrings have a resolution of 0.05 mm and were produced in translucent green resin on an Anycubic Photon. After printing, you could customize these to look like any type of bottled beverage by adding a small piece of paper for the label. This design was created by Nik601 and was uploaded on Thingiverse and MyMiniFactory. Across both these platforms, this easily customizable design has garnered over 300 downloads.
#### 6. Metal horns earrings:
With these earrings, which are formed like the sign of the horns, you can bring out your inner metalhead. With this particular design, you have to cut the hole yourself in print to attach the earring hook, but you get to decide where it goes. The miniature pair of earrings was based on a dietz1 creation. The earrings were printed using a MakerBot Replicator with a 0.15-mm layer height and 5% infill, and they measure around 3 cm from base to fingertip. This particular model was designed by Bror for Thingiverse. This model is extremely popular, with over 5700 downloads, and 10 makes that were recorded. 2 users even remixed this design.

### 7. Mermaid or Koi Fish tail earrings:
These were created using a koi fish model, but they make gorgeous mermaid tails just as well! These earrings are a statement piece because they are on the larger side. These would look lovely if some sparkling painted embellishments were included. The designer suggests printing the model on its side, using rafts and supports, and using PLA with a 20% infill rate as the recommended parameters. This design was created by mxu9560 and added to Thingiverse. This model has seen a lot of action with over 2000 downloads.
### 8. Snowflake earrings:
This model's extremely complex detail was intended to resemble symmetrical snowflakes. Something seasonal to wear in the winter or the summer to bring back memories of the colder months! You only need to print the same file twice because the design for each earring is the same. It was printed in resin and took 15 to 30 minutes with a 50-micron layer height, according to the creator, gabry85. The design was added to MyMiniFactory and has since garnered close to 500 downloads and over 5000 views.
### 9. Witch hat earrings for Halloween:

Print out another pair for Halloween! Instead of being linked straight to the hook, these witch's hat earrings look fantastic, dangling from a short chain. The designer said that 0.2 mm would also work, but this model was printed with 10% infill and 0.1 mm layer height. The designer also provided a fascinating video showing how they made these eerie dangles. Desktop Makes designed these for Cults. The model is fairly popular, with 7600 views and close to 700 downloads.
### 10. TARDIS earrings from Dr. Who:

These are a miniature version of the TARDIS, which appears to be "smaller on the outside" like its on-screen counterpart. Just print a pair in blue and paint the windows with some extra paint! This pattern is available as a single file and can be used as a keychain or necklace. A maker shared a successful PLA print using an Ultimaker with 30% infill, 0.1 mm layer height, no rafts, and no supports. This cool set of earrings was designed by fennmaj and was uploaded to Thingiverse where it has become quite popular with over 3000 downloads and six recorded makes.
### 11: Space Invaders earrings:

Do you still play Space Invaders, the vintage arcade game? These adorable little aliens are modeled from the famous arcade game. For a fun 80s flashback, print them in the brightest colors you can find. The creator advises using 0.1-mm layer height and a 20% infill while printing. They take ten minutes to print (each) and are only 3 cm across so you could print an entire alien invasion! This model was designed by objets3D and posted on Cults. Around 800 downloads and over 7,000 views have been recorded for this vintage earring design. The artist has published prints in various hues, and they're all so sweet-looking.
### 12: Criss-cross layers:
This will give your holidays—or just a typical Thursday—a little extra something! Originally intended to be a greeting card design, these crisscross cutout layered earrings in various forms eventually evolved into earrings that may be themed around numerous color schemes. You might print out Halloween stars in orange and black, or you could print out Christmas trees in various green tones. The models are created in stages, and the print is stopped to switch filaments at particular heights. Repeatedly manually switching filaments is tedious, but the outcomes speak for themselves! Penolopy Bulnick designed these for instructables
## Best software for 3D designing earrings
You cannot go wrong with SelfCAD as your number one choice for software to design earrings. SelfCAD is a [free CAD software](https://www.selfcad.com/blog/8-best-free-cad-software-for-3d-printing) with cross-platform functionality. Professionals use it and it features a variety of intuitive and easy-to-use tools. SelfCAD also gives you interactive tutorials to learn 3D modeling if you don’t already have that skill.
## In a nutshell
There is no better way to restock your Jewelry box than when you have a 3D printer. You can use your imagination and gather inspiration from almost anything online, including Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, or Cults3D designs. There are tons of designs that range all the way from simple geometric structures to models from movies and other popular cultures. If you are not well-versed in designing, you can learn it quickly and easily using the interactive tutorials on the SelfCAD website.