The Top Thanksgiving STL Files
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, spending time with family and friends, and of course, enjoying good food. For many, it is one of the year’s biggest gatherings where reconnecting with your loved ones is part of looking back on the past year and reflecting on all that you can be thankful for. And of course, whether you’re with your chosen family or relatives, or meeting someone for the first time or just checking in, the chances are high that you might find yourself around a dinner table loaded with plates, rolls, cranberry sauce and good smells. What better way to add some festive spirit to the occasion with some easy, 3D printed decorations? For decorating your place for guests, or bringing something along as a gift, we’ve taken a look at the best Thanksgiving-themed STL files the internet has to offer. Check out our list below and find the right files to bring your turkey day into the 3D printed dimension!
Thanksgiving Turkey Napkin Rings
One of the main features of a succulent Thanksgiving meal is the setting of the table. It’s the first thing your guests will see when they sit down, and the best-laid tables have a theme with utility to go with it. These 3D printed napkin rings are the perfect way to add both to your dinner. This handy free STL can be printed with a variety of materials and thematic colors and is the perfect way to transform your dinner table into a Thanksgiving banquet table. The best part is they can be reused year after year, or guests can take them home as a souvenir.
Image credits: Engineering Nerd / MyMiniFactory
3D Printed Cornucopia
Ah the cornucopia, a symbol of plenty and a staple in art and media around autumn and Thanksgiving time. This small ornament shared by user DaveMakesStuff is a perfect addition to any centerpiece or display highlighting the bounty of the season. The 3D design mimics the woven braid pattern amazingly and can fit together as two pieces after printing. As with all 3D printed objects, the color and filament can be customized, and post-processing can be used to add even more color and texture to the creation. Print one yourself and see what you think!
Image credits: DaveMakesStuff / Thingiverse
Thanksgiving Drink Charms
What could be more embarrassing, picture this: you’re at the annual Thanksgiving soiree, drinking from a wine glass and snacking on those little pigs in a blanket from that platter on the side table when you hear the call for everyone to gather around for a group photo. As you return to wash away your fears of being caught mid-blink in everyone’s pictures, you realize there are several glasses around that look just like yours. These helpful little charms are the perfect party favor to keep tabs on your guests’ tabs. Printable in various colors and small enough to be made in large batches, never lose track of your pinot again!
Image credits: cfmccormick / Thingiverse
Keep the Table Clean with a 3D Printed Spoon Rest
The spoon rest, aka ladle rest, aka dublé. No matter what you call it, you can’t deny its usefulness for cooking in a crowded kitchen or finding a place to keep that heavy serving spoon on the table until it’s time for seconds. For this print, you will want to make sure that you use a material that is food-safe and you may want to make sure that you don’t leave it near heat unless you use a more heat-resistant material. Luckily many materials such as PLA, PET-G and more are suitable, and you can mix and match to find the perfect fit for your kitchen or table.
Image credits: Pascandrea / Thingiverse
3D Printed Coasters for the Big Game
When you think about Thanksgiving, it’s almost impossible not to mention football in some form. Indeed, America’s favorite sport has been playing hand-in-hand with the holiday since the inception of the NFL. With the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys both hosting Thanksgiving Day games to crowds of spectators across the nation, 3D printing is the perfect way to show your support and back your team. So grab your plate of Turducken and your yellow play-by-play marker and let’s get ready for some turkey day football, Madden style!
Image credits: spondoro, danube97 / Thingiverse
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A Maple Leaf Candy Dish
Of course, turkeys and pilgrim hats are not the only way to decorate for Thanksgiving. Why not print out this beautiful maple leaf candy dish (in red, orange or yellow for the full experience!) to decorate your table as well? As one of the main American holidays in the Fall, it is only fitting to pay homage to the beautiful leaves that can be seen in Massachusetts (where it all started) with this accurate maple leaf decoration. It needs no supports for printing and can be downloaded for free on Thingiverse.
Image credits: barb_3dprintny / Thingiverse
Decorating With a 3D Printed Thanksgiving Turkey Hand
Who among us has not had to create a Thanksgiving Turkey Hand? The activity is a popular one for children to help their parents decorate. But what if you want to immortalize your incredible artwork in something a little more durable than paper? Then look no further than the following Thanksgiving STL file. Available on MyMiniFactory and put up by Matterhackers, this 3D printed turkey hand can be made by snapping a picture, uploading it and then printing it. After that all that is left is the decoration.
Image credits: MatterHackers / MyMiniFactory
Vegan Wishbone to Include Everyone in Making Wishes
Snapping a wishbone with a loved one to get a wish is a time-honored tradition for many who celebrate Thanksgiving. But what if you are a vegan? Well, this next STL file is for you. The vegan wishbone from Dirty Faced Kid on Printables was made on the premise that “even vegans deserve to have their wishes comes true.” With this printed wishbone, traditions can be upheld in a modern way. According to the creator, the print is best done flipped upside down with raft and supports. A must for all the vegans and vegetarians who want something to go along with their Tofurky.
Image credits: Dirty Faced Kid / Printables
A Thanksgiving Sign to Decorate the Dinner Table
If you are looking for something simple and beautiful for your Thanksgiving decorations, this 3D printed sign would be perfect for your hallway or table. Available from MEAFdesigns on Printables, the sign is easy to print and designed to fit any mid-size printer, with each color a separate file allowing for even single nozzle printing. The best part? It is even customizable with users able to choose between candles, pumpkin pie, a cooked turkey dinner, turkey, a pumpkin or an autumn leaf to decorate the edges. The sign can be printed with PLA or PETG with a 10-12% infill and does not need support.
Image credits: MEAFdesigns / Printables
Thanksgiving Earrings for a Festive Holiday
The table is not the only thing that should be decorated for Thanksgiving. To get you into the holiday spirit, you can also don these Thanksgiving turkey earrings! Showing a funny cooked turkey, the earrings would be perfect anyone looking for a little whimsy while eating their Turkey dinner. You just need to download the file from Printables, made by DigChaos, print the turkeys and then attach hooks for a perfect look.
Image credits: DigChaos / Printables
Pilgrim Planters
Everyone knows the story of Thanksgiving. Though the holiday was actually started by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, the tale goes that when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, they needed the help of the local Native Americans to survive that first winter, in what is largely considered the first Thanksgiving. Though doubts have been raised over the years over the veracity of the story, it is undeniable that the Pilgrims have a large role to play in any Thanksgiving celebration. Why not celebrate it with this planter in the shape of the iconic Pilgrim hat? The part is made in two pieces, the brim and the hat, leaving space of course to plant anything that you see fit in the center. Download it from Thingiverse from tangofivecreations for the perfect centerpiece for a Thanksgiving dinner or just to make your home more festive.
Image credits: tangofivecreations / Thingiverse
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