MakerWorld is full of hide-and-seek this week — if you haven’t hidden yet, now’s your move.Your turn: print it, hide it, snap it, and post with #HideAndSeekChallenge — go for the Best Hiding Spot Award.🎁01 Print Inspiration 02 Community SpotlightWhat the community is sharing, reading, and talking about this week🔎 #HideAndSeekChallenge — Best Hides of the WeekHide & Seek: Blend In, Disappear in Plain SightJoin #HideAndSeekChallenge · Compete for the Best Hiding Spot Award 🎁The community is already hiding in plain sight. No spoilers — how fast can you spot them?Hide 1 by @Duck 👉Spot itHide 2 by @3Dprintedhuman 👉Spot itHide 3 by @SBModels 👉Spot it 📌#PrintClinic——Top Diagnoses of This WeekOur enthusiastic community members showed incredible skill in the #PrintClinic zone this week! We've picked the following 2 outstanding diagnosis cases:📝 Case 1：【First-Layer Color Contaminatio】📝 Case 2：【Brittle Prints from Wet Filament】🛠️Printer/Filament: White PLA Glow🩺 Attending Helper: @Curly Fries💊 Core Prescription:· Likely leftover filament from the last print — purge more thoroughly;· Check AMS / feed path for unflushed old color;· Wash the plate and recheck first-layer height if needed.🛠️Printer/Filament: PLA🩺 Attending Helper: @waylaidwanderer, @ARTICDRAGON46💊 Core Prescription:· Most often wet filament — dry the spool before reprinting;· Moisture in the nozzle creates voids and weak layer bonds;· For load-bearing parts, also check print orientation / Z strength.👉 View full record (poster confirmed fix)👉 View full record (poster confirmed fixed) 🎉 Community EventsMW × Insta360 Luna Ultra Design ChallengeHide & Seek: Blend In, Disappear in Plain SightContest Period：Jul 10 – Aug 9, 2026 Event Period: Jul 7 – 27, 2026👉 Join #Contests #Let's Make it #Insta360Lunaultra #Printforluna👉 Join #Hideandseekchallenge 📚 Community ReadsMeet the #PrintClinic Gold Medal Doctors——MakerWorldFRACTURED - MagLev kit challenge #2——Fiornova#PrintClinic#Kitchallenge#Maglevdiy 03 Featured Creator@BumLab3D3D artist with 10+ years in game development — focused on cute articulated & flexi creatures. Standout work includes a wiggly flexi kitty, articulated frog, cute turtle, and ladybug — print-friendly joints, soft toy vibes, and models that beg to sit on a desk… or hide in plain sight. Great for makers who want high-download whimsy with clean motion. Looking forward to more adorable critters ready to pose, wiggle, and blend into everyday scenes.@AAA GraceCertified Laser & Cut creator — focused on cut-file apparel / accessory packs and display-ready assembly pieces. Standout work includes an apparel collection, figure display bases, and detailed assembly vehicle kits — clean silhouettes, gift-friendly results, and builds that look finished on the shelf. Great for makers exploring beyond filament, or looking for show pieces with crisp cut lines. Looking forward to more laser-friendly designs that make materials feel handmade, not mass-produced. 04 Featured Models & Collections✨Featured Models【Modern Curtain Tiebacks】—— Tidy curtains, tidy mind.【Diamondback Rattlesnake】—— The fiercest new roommate.【Playground Playset】—— Fun doesn't have to be big.by m@by Bigshot Tinkers▶ Creator Video by Moria3DPStudio ✨Featured Collections【Cosplay, Fairs & Events Fashion】【Spirograph】【Tools】—— From elf to demon, in one swap.—— Rediscover the childhood magic of Spirograph — endless lines, endless fun.—— Tools for work with electronics, cyberbrick and DIY projects. 05 Design ChallengesNew contests are live, favorites are still open — submit your design and join the fun!Now LiveHomer's Epics Design ContestCommunity & Social Media Creativity Award👉 #Homersepics in MW or IG  Ongoing ChallengesMakerWorld x Insta360 Luna Ultra Design ChallengeExoskeleton & Articulated Mechanism Hosted By Creator: @MeshBearBONBON Capsules Hosted By Creator: @Pipin.WorldCommunity Spotlight Award 👉 #PrintForLuna in MWCommunity Favorite Award👉 #MechanismChallenge in MWCommunity Favorite Award👉 #Bonbon in MWPet FeederT‑34 Evolution RemixHosted By Creator:@Bavaria_3D TanksCommunity & Social Media Creativity Award👉 #petfeeder in MW and IGCommunity Favorite Award👉 #T34evolution in MW ✍️ Join the ConversationJoin #HideAndSeekChallenge on MakerWorld:🖨️ Print a figure & hide it · 🔍 Or spot someone else’sComments open — show us your hide, or tell us you found one. See you next issue — go tuck one away!

This week, the community's into a whole new kind of printing: #HideAndSeekChallenge Print a little figure, tuck it into an absurd-yet-perfectly-plausible corner, and wait for someone to say the magic words: "Found you!" At home, on the street, at your desk… there's no spot a figure can't hide—only hides you haven't thought of yet. Print one, hide it, snap a photo—come play Hide & Seek on MakerWorld! 🫣 01 Print Inspiration 02 Community SpotlightWhat the community is sharing, reading, and talking about this week 🎉 Community EventsMW × Insta360 Luna Ultra Design ChallengeHide & Seek: Blend In, Disappear in Plain SightContest Period：Jul 10 – Aug 9, 2026 Event Period: Jul 7 – 27, 2026#Contests #Let's Make it #Insta360Lunaultra #Printforluna#Hideandseekchallenge 📌#PrintClinic——Top Diagnoses of This WeekOur enthusiastic community members showed incredible skill in the #PrintClinic zone this week! We've picked the following 2 outstanding diagnosis cases:📝 Case 1：【Filament Stuck in Extruder】📝 Case 2：【Extruder Air-Printing】🛠️Printer/Filament: P1S🩺 Attending Helper: @waylaidwanderer💊 Core Prescription:· Classic heat creep / swollen filament bulb — check extruder gears & nozzle· Remove hotend assembly to locate the jam· Fix: use a 1.5 mm hex key to push the strand out (firm pressure)· Prevention (PLA in enclosed printer): crack front door or remove top glass to lower chamber heat.🛠️Printer/Filament: P1S🩺 Attending Helper: @printerguy96、@Printing3DFun💊 Core Prescription:· Clicking = extruder motor slipping — check partial nozzle clog or debris in gears; try cold pull· Replace worn nozzle; re-tension extruder gear· Hot garage + enclosed chamber worsens heat creep — improve location/ventilation, remove top glass for PLA· Poster found cold-zone heat creep + dust buildup after teardown.👉 View full record (poster confirmed fix)👉 View full record (poster confirmed fixed) 📚 Community ReadsLight-Up Car Track #KitChallengeShowStage360 – From Idea to Finished ProjectEducator Sponsorship#Kitchallenge #S-Shapeledstriplight#Sharing Models #Kitchallenge #S-ShapeledstriplightApply Here：https://linktr.ee/kitcrafters 03 Featured Creator@DesignolMechanical engineering student and maker since 2021 — focused on modular play systems and large-scale display builds. Standout work includes HexTracks (modular train track starter sets) and electric mini train designs with smooth assembly and strong shelf presence. Great for makers who like big prints, satisfying builds, and models that look like they belong in a display case — or hidden in plain sight on a desk. Looking forward to more builds that turn printing into something you want to show off — and maybe sneak into everyday scenes.@MagicArtLabCertified Laser & Cut creator — 81 designs focused on papercraft templates and cut files for home décor and giftable moments. Standout work includes Sea Shadowbox, Rose Bookmark, and layered greeting cards — clean layering, display-ready results, and beginner-friendly assembly. Great for makers who want something beyond filament: surprise-worthy gifts, holiday décor, and desk pieces that look handmade, not mass-produced. Looking forward to more cut-file magic that turns a sheet of material into something worth showing off. 04 Featured Models & Collections✨Featured Models【Posable Lemon Tree】—— One tree, endless poses.【Ocean Life Decor Set】—— A little ocean magic for any corner.【Wheel Guards for Cables】—— A tiny guard that saves your cords from every roll.▶ Creator Video   by Fiornova▶ Creator Video   by ComicsArt ▶ Creator Video   by Hunter Rodrigez  ✨Featured Collections【Hide & Seek: Blend-In】【The Calibration Master】【Multi-Color Miniatures】—— Camouflage is your only weapon. How well can you disappear?—— Collection of the best calibration models to master your temperature and speed.—— Cities, circuits & landscapes — all in miniature, all in color. 05 Design ChallengesNew contests are live, favorites are still open — submit your design and join the fun!Now LiveExoskeleton & Articulated Mechanism  Hosted By Creator: @MeshBearMakerWorld x Insta360 Luna Ultra Design ChallengeCommunity Favorite Award👉 #MechanismChallenge in MWMW Community Award 👉 #PrintForLunaSocial Content Challenge 👉#PrintForLuna #BambuLab #Insta360LunaUltra  Ongoing ChallengesBONBON Capsules  Hosted By Creator: @Pipin.WorldPet FeederCommunity Favorite Award👉 #Bonbon in MWCommunity & Social Media Creativity Award👉 #petfeeder in MW and IGT‑34 Evolution RemixHosted By Creator:@Bavaria_3D Tanks"The Breach" Design ContestHosted By Creator: @everythingDNDCommunity Favorite Award👉 #T34evolution in MWCommunity Favorite Award👉 #Thebreachcontest ✍️ Hide & Seek is on — where did you tuck yours in?Two ways to join #HideAndSeekChallenge on MakerWorld: 🖨️ Print & Hide — print a figure, hide it in a real scene, post your photo/video 🔍 Spot the Figure — no printer needed; hunt hidden figures in community postsAlready playing? Drop your setup photo or video in the comments — bonus points if you tell us how long it took someone to spot it. Stay tuned for more curated picks and exciting events. See you in the next issue!

01 Print Inspiration 02 Community SpotlightWhat the community is sharing, reading, and talking about this week 📌#PrintClinic——Top Diagnoses of This WeekOur enthusiastic community members showed incredible skill in the #PrintClinic zone this week! We've picked the following 2 outstanding diagnosis cases:📝 Case 1：【Nozzle Digs Up the First Layer】📝 Case 2：【Rough Bottom on Every Print】🛠️Printer/Filament: Unknown🩺 Attending Helper: @Aaron987B💊 Core Prescription:· Replace worn build plate;· Tighten hotend screws, clean nozzle;· Deep-wash plate (skip IPA on PEI), then recalibrate.🛠️Printer/Filament: A1 mini + PLA Basic🩺 Attending Helper: @Sagooinc💊 Core Prescription:· Follow A1 mini hotend blob wiki to clean/restore;· Wash plate, fix bed adhesion — stop parts sticking to nozzle;· Heat nozzle, slowly peel blob;· Severe damage? Replace nozzle.👉 View full record (poster confirmed fix)👉 View full record (poster confirmed fixed) 📚 Community ReadsBringing Fantasy to Life!——Entropy👉 #Kitchallenge #Maglevdiy▶ Creator Video 🔥 Trending HashtagsStandout Posts:#Pet Feederpiano interactive cat treat dispenser feederMultifunctional pet feeding binSlowfeeder Puzzle▶ Creator Video  by orama3dvibes by Cassenby BoXon 03 Featured Creator@MaKimMaKim builds display-grade prints for makers who think in finished objects — 360° lit marble runs, RC water turrets, brain lamps, book nooks, and cyberpunk dice towers. High detail, high motion, high shelf presence. Easy to admire, easy to show off, easy to queue next.We look forward to more from this certified creator — bringing light-up, interaction-ready 3D prints that feel complete the moment the lights go down.@SweetbiodesignSweetbiodesign builds cut-ready template libraries for makers who think in collections — cottage gift boxes, candy boxes, shaker boxes, wooden puzzles, rolled paper flowers, snap-lock mini shipping boxes, and vinyl silhouettes. Easy to cut, easy to assemble, easy to gift. We look forward to more from this certified creator — bringing scrapbook-grade Laser & Cut templates to crafters who want charming paper-and-wood works without starting from a blank page. 04 Featured Models & Collections✨Featured Models【Beach sand road roller】—— Roll realistic tracks for your toy cars.【Sunflower Can Opener】—— Easy open, nail-friendly.【Farm Animal Clip Squad】—— Cute farm squad keeps your food fresh.▶ Creator Video by Studio Warstw ▶ Creator Video by lov3d by MartinRimerS ✨Featured Collections【Best 3D Models for Summertime】【Stand with Venezuela: Prepare】【Pet Feeder】—— Print your way to a cool and fun summer.—— For Venezuela. Printable tools for earthquake readiness & safety.—— Creative feeder designs to make every mealtime more fun. 05 Design ChallengesNew contests are live, favorites are still open — submit your design and join the fun!Now LiveBONBON Capsules  Hosted By Creator: @Pipin.WorldCommunity Favorite Award👉 #Bonbon in MW Ongoing ChallengesPet FeederT‑34 Evolution Remix  Hosted By Creator: @Bavaria_3D TanksCommunity & Social Media Creativity Award👉 #petfeeder in MW and IGCommunity Favorite Award👉 #T34evolution in MW"The Breach" Design ContestHosted By Creator: @everythingDNDMoku System Design Contest Hosted By Creator: @SabreDesign & @CollecticraftCommunity Favorite Award👉 #ThebreachcontestCommunity Favorite Award👉#MokuSystem 🧊 Cool-Down Kit · Your TurnHeat's on. MakerWorld's answer: fan + ice pack = DIY AC.【Coolclip - Ice Pack Holder】— clip & chill【Universal Fan Ice Pack Holder – DIY AC (Only 60g!)】—— Easy open, nail-friendly.【Refillable Freezer Ice Pack|Portable Cooling Block】—— print, freeze, reuseby industrieservice-steinby Fluxby Creonic Lab✍️ Join the Conversation:Got a better fan + ice pack hack than the ones above?Share your setup or a quick tip in the comments — the community's best DIY AC ideas live here.  Stay tuned for more curated picks and exciting events. See you in the next issue!

01 Print Inspiration 02 Community SpotlightWhat the community is sharing, reading, and talking about this week 📢 Announcement: What's New with MakerLab CreditsStarting today, MakerLab Credit rules are being rolled out in phases—AI-powered features will be charged based on actual cost, while official parametric generators remain free, and every account keeps its own dedicated free trial uses. 👉 Read the complete guide here 📌#PrintClinic——Top Diagnoses of This WeekOur enthusiastic community members showed incredible skill in the #PrintClinic zone this week! We've picked the following 2 outstanding diagnosis cases:📝 Case 1：【Chronic Bed Adhesion Issues】📝 Case 2：【Print Knocked Loose / Stringing】🛠️Printer/Filament: A-series🩺 Attending Helper: @berri3D, @ImPotatoChetoo💊 Core Prescription:· Replace worn build plate;· Tighten hotend screws, clean nozzle;· Deep-wash plate (skip IPA on PEI), then recalibrate.🛠️Printer/Filament: A1 mini + PLA🩺 Attending Helper: @Yeona, @Cheeseboiiii💊 Core Prescription:· Heat to 240–250°C, use Extrude (not Unload);· Push out TPU with PLA, or cold-pull.👉 View full record (poster confirmed fix)👉 View full record (poster confirmed fixed) 📌 Community Event & Post🎉Community Events📚Community ReadsKit Challenge Round 5: Handheld Vacuum Cleaner ChallengeNOVA MEG-X - Levitating future car | Kit Challenge——Mc2.project3D#Kitchallenge #Handheldvacuum#Kitchallenge #Maglevdiy 🔥 Trending HashtagsStandout Posts:#Pet FeederCat Food DispenserTreat Tumbler—Rolling Slow-Feeder &Treat DispenserInteractive Piano Feederby Savy_Makerby Axis Gear Worksby miyabi#ChildrensToys Action Moster Truck for KidsMighty Beanz Mega Race Track and Mini Track ToyHelixCore – Press-to-Spin Squishy Ballby BamBam Designby Duckby YY the panjang 03 Featured Creator@KL WorxA maker obsessed with everyday usefulness — Pop Switch fidget toys (full-size and mini), Kumiko desk organizers, Gridfinity storage, stackable drawers, and cable winders built for real desk life. Playful where it counts, practical everywhere else, with clean visuals and print profiles that keep queues moving. We can't wait to see what's next from KL Worx — one of MakerWorld's most-downloaded creators turning desks, drawers, and idle hands into better-designed corners.@NightsunNew on Laser & Cut: Nightsun builds papercut-ready template libraries for makers who think in collections — butterfly bookmarks, mandala stencils, layered shadow-box cards, floral lanterns, and graduation gift sets. Easy to cut, easy to gift, easy to batch. We look forward to more from this certified creator — bringing scrapbook-grade Laser & Cut templates to crafters who want beautiful paper works without starting from a blank page. 04 Featured Models & Collections✨Featured Models【Mini Tabletop Football】—— Tiny pitch. Big rivalries. Zero referees needed.【Pinguin (Penguin) Plumps】—— Childhood battles, leveled up — who will be crowned the Spin King?【balcony for refrigerator】—— Open a window on your fridge, let light into everyday life.▶ Creator Video   by KL Worx ▶ Creator Video   by Invento de Rose ▶ Creator Video   by dima_danilin_  ✨Featured Collections【Football Fan Spirit】—— A selection of creative fan goods inspired football culture — keychains, decor and more.【Fantasy Tabletop】—— Dragons, dungeons, dice — fan-made tabletop miniatures, all print-ready.【Pure PLA Collection】—— Pure PLA exclusives! Safe prints for your fur babies and little ones. 05 Design ChallengesNew contests are live, favorites are still open — submit your design and join the fun!Now LivePet FeederT‑34 Evolution Remix  Hosted By Creator: @Bavaria_3D TanksCommunity & Social Media Creativity Award👉 #petfeeder in MW and IGCommunity Favorite Award👉 #T34evolution in MWOngoing Challenges"The Breach" Design ContestHosted By Creator: @everythingDNDChildren's Toy Design ContestMoku System Design Contest Hosted By Creator: @SabreDesign & @CollecticraftCommunity Favorite Award👉 #ThebreachcontestCommunity Favorite Award👉 #ChildrensToysCommunity Favorite Award👉#MokuSystem  ✍️ Join the Conversation:Which of this week's featured models has secured the top spot in your match-day print queue⚽️?We'd love to see your setup photo or total print time in the comments! Stay tuned for more curated picks and exciting events. See you in the next issue!

01 Print Inspiration 02 Community SpotlightWhat the community is sharing, reading, and talking about this week📌#PrintClinic——Top Diagnoses of This WeekOur enthusiastic community members showed incredible skill in the #PrintClinic zone this week! We've picked the following 2 outstanding diagnosis cases, hoping they'll help anyone facing similar issues:📝 Case 1：【First-Layer Imperfections】📝 Case 2：【Print Knocked Loose / Stringing】· Printer/Filament: A1 mini· 🩺 Attending Helper: @UltraModern3D· 💊 Core Prescription:· Lower first-layer flow;· Manually calibrate flow;· Check temperatures, raise bed temp if needed;· Dry filament, inspect nozzle/belts;· Test another build plate.· Printer/Filament: A1 mini + PLA· 🩺 Attending Helper: @waylaidwanderer· 💊 Core Prescription:· Wash the new build plate;· Dry it and avoid touching it;· Add a larger brim for tall prints;· Fix adhesion first; stringing should improve.Confirmed by the poster!👉 [View full clinic record]Confirmed by the poster!👉 [View full clinic record] 📚 Community ReadsSingle Print OK, Batch Quality Bad? Fix Here!——wuguiguiI made a rechargeable shower for my budgie——TeraE#Questions #PrintClinic#Rechargeablepowerkit #Kitchallenge 🔥 Trending HashtagsStandout Posts:#ChildrensToysDRAWING STENCIL SETby FormativeForgePlayground Playset - Dolls, Toys and Dioramasby Moria3DPStudioHungry Panda - Bambu Memory Gameby MaxxX 3D 03 Featured Creator@DSCMakerA Shapr3D-powered home designer exploring Japandi craft — Kumiko coasters and lamps, desk organizers, pendant lighting, and decorative planters that balance utility, aesthetics, and pattern. Soft pastel styling and consistent product shots make every piece feel at home on a desk, shelf, or nightstand.Can’t wait to see this creator deepen the product lines and bring these beautiful, display-worthy home series to more makers.@TommycraftartNew in Laser & Cut: Tommaso Bottalico brings scrapbook-grade templates to MakerWorld: pillow boxes, milk-carton packaging, numbered tags, photo puzzles, and scalloped circle sets. Built for cutters, crafters, and gift makers who think in series.We look forward to more from the Tommy craft line — a certified creator bringing scrapbook-grade templates to MakerWorld’s Laser & Cut shelf. 04 Featured Models & Collections✨Featured Models【Mama Hen & Her Chick Parade】—— Mom up front, the whole fuzzy lineup falls in behind.【Gliding Manta Ray】—— Glides through the water just like the real thing.【Realistic Textured Wasp Nest,  Anti Wasp】—— A nest with no wasps — and that's the whole point.zhawa.tinkersArmengol13ZZ_Steve_O✨Featured Collections【Father's Day】—— Gifts Dad will quietly mess with for hours.【Sweetbiodesign 3D Paper Crafts】——Sweet little paper-craft vibes, straight off a spool.【Pop-Eyed】——A lineup of permanently startled little guys. 05 Design ChallengesOngoing creative challenges — submit your design and join the fun!Ongoing Challenges"The Breach" Design ContestHosted By Creator: @everythingDNDChildren's Toy Design ContestCommunity Favorite Award👉 #ThebreachcontestCommunity Favorite Award👉 #ChildrensToysCup Holder Design ContestMoku System Design ContestHosted By Creator: @SabreDesign & @CollecticraftCommunity Favorite Award👉 #CupHolderCommunity Favorite Award👉#MokuSystem ✍️ Join the Conversation: Which of these featured models has secured the top spot in your weekend print queue?We’d love to see your total print time or slicing tips in the comments! Stay tuned for more curated picks and exciting events. See you in the next issue!