Ipswich, Suffolk
Hi, I’m Christian.
I’m a young maker from Ipswich who loves 3D printing. Tiny Toys is where I share what I’m making, what went wrong, and what I want to try next.
See my projects
Why I like 3D printing
My favourite bit is seeing an idea turn into something I can hold. A puzzle on a screen might look like it fits perfectly, but the real test is whether I can slide the two pieces together.
I like trying things with moving parts and making little objects that solve a problem. When a print doesn’t work, I try to work out why and change one thing at a time.
What I use
My printer is a Bambu Lab A1 mini. I use slicing software to see how a model will print layer by layer and to check how long it might take.
I like starting with PLA for small projects. If I’m testing a joint or a snap fit, I print just that part first so I can check it without printing the whole model.
How I make a print
Start with an idea
I sketch what I want it to do, then make or adapt a model.
Print a test
I check the layers in the slicer and print a small version or the part I’m unsure about.
Try it out
I check the fit or movement, take a photo, and write down what I’d change next time.