3D-printed Christmas decorations: tree ornaments, table and window decor
In short
- 3D-printed tree ornaments don’t break, are light and come in any colour — one style for the whole tree.
- A pendant with a name or year is a family tradition: one ornament for each family member every year.
- For the table and windowsill — 3D letters, a “Star lantern” or “Moon” night light, a lithophane with a winter landscape.
- PLA is enough for the tree; near a radiator or on a sunny window use PETG; keep plastic away from candles.
- Printing from 5 UAH/g, a pendant costs about 50 UAH, the minimum order is 250 UAH; order by 10 December.
Shop-bought Christmas decorations often look the same in every home: the same baubles, the same snowflakes. A 3D printer lets you make decorations for your own home — in the shape and colour you need, with the names of your family or the year, in one style for the whole tree. Here is what Christmas decorations can be printed, where to find ideas and models, how not to ruin the decorations near candles and what it costs.
3D-printed Christmas tree ornaments
The most popular Christmas decorations are tree ornaments. Printed ornaments have several advantages over glass ones:
- They don’t break. That matters when there are small children at home or a cat that hunts the tree.
- The colour you choose. A set in one palette — to match the interior or the colours of the lights.
- With a name or a year. A round pendant with a raised inscription becomes a family heirloom that is taken out first every year.
- Light. They don’t bend thin branches, even on an artificial tree.
We print stars, snowflakes and name pendants 7–8 cm tall. Each has a 4 mm hole — for your own thread or ribbon. Custom Christmas ornaments.
Name ornaments for the whole family
A lovely tradition is to add an ornament with the name of each family member or with the year to the tree every year. A baby’s very first ornament, a pendant with the names of a young couple, a set for a grandmother with the names of all the grandchildren — such ornaments won’t get lost among the others. For schoolkids who live by memes there is a “67” ornament in a Santa hat.
Christmas decor for the table and shelf
- 3D letters. A word or the year standing on a shelf for the whole holiday, or a letter with a soft backlight. 3D letters.
- The “Star lantern” night light. It scatters stars across the ceiling — a festive mood in a child’s room without lights and wires. 3D-printed night lights.
- The “Moon” night light. A cratered moon that glows softly on a shelf or windowsill.
Window decor
Bright decor suits a windowsill: a lithophane night light with a winter landscape that appears as soon as the light is on, or a letter with a backlight. White PLA snowflakes can hang on threads in the window opening. On sunny glass choose PETG — it handles heat better.
Your own decor from a ready-made model
Free 3D model libraries hold thousands of Christmas ideas: houses for a Christmas village, tree toppers, intricate snowflakes, stands for fairy lights. We explained how to find and check a model in the article on where to find free 3D models. Found one? Send the file and we’ll print it in the colour you need: custom 3D printing. Have your own idea as a sketch or a photo? We’ll prepare the model ourselves: custom 3D modelling.
Christmas decor ideas: in short
| Where | What to print | Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Tree | Stars, snowflakes, pendants with a name or year | PLA |
| Table and shelf | 3D letters, a “Moon” night light | PLA |
| Child’s room | A “Star lantern” night light, a name pendant | PLA |
| Sunny windowsill | A lithophane with a winter landscape, snowflakes on threads | PETG |
| Near a radiator | Any decor | PETG |
DIY Christmas decor: what to keep in mind
- Material. PLA is enough for the tree and shelves. For a sunny windowsill and spots near a radiator use PETG: PLA keeps its shape up to 60 °C, PETG up to about 70 °C. A comparison is on the materials page.
- Keep away from fire. Don’t put plastic decorations near candles, fireplaces or hot lamps — heat deforms them.
- A hole for hanging. Build a hole of 3–4 mm or more into the model — a thinner one won’t take a thread.
- Children. Hang small decorations higher: they mustn’t be given to children under 3 — they can be swallowed.
How much 3D-printed Christmas decor costs
Printing costs from 5 UAH per gram of PLA. A guide from our prices page: a Christmas pendant costs about 50 UAH. The minimum order is 250 UAH, so it pays to order a set for the whole tree or decorations for several families together. We print from 1 day and ship with Nova Poshta across Ukraine. The tree is usually decorated in mid-December, so it’s best to order decorations by 10 December.
Looking for a New Year gift? Ideas for family and friends — in the article on New Year gifts from a 3D printer.
Decorating your home for the holidays? Send an idea or a model — we’ll quote it within an hour and print the decorations from 1 day.
Custom 3D printing — from 5 UAH/g, quoted within an hour
FAQ
Can you print Christmas ornaments with a name?
Yes: we place a name, a year or a greeting on a round pendant 7–8 cm tall. You can order a set with the names of the whole family — we print it all together.
Which plastic should Christmas decorations be printed in?
PLA is enough for the tree and shelves. Near a radiator or on a sunny windowsill PETG is better: PLA keeps its shape up to 60 °C, PETG up to about 70 °C.
Are these decorations safe?
Don’t put plastic decorations near candles or hot lamps. Hang small ornaments higher — they mustn’t be given to children under 3.
How much does a 3D-printed Christmas ornament cost?
A pendant costs about 50 UAH, and the minimum order is 250 UAH, so a set is the better deal. We’ll give the exact price within an hour of your request.
Can you print a Christmas model from the internet?
Yes: find a model in a free library and send the file — we’ll print it in the colour you need from 1 day and ship it with Nova Poshta.
