Beginner 3D Print: Keyring Name Tag

What you'll make

A personalised keyring name tag — a great first print that teaches you the basics of slicing, bed adhesion, and print settings without needing supports or complex geometry.

What you'll need

• A 3D model (we'll create one in Tinkercad — free, browser-based)
• PLA filament (any colour)
• A keyring split ring

Step 1 — Design in Tinkercad

1. Head to tinkercad.com and create a free account
2. Create a new 3D design
3. Drop a Box shape onto the workplane — resize it to 60mm × 25mm × 4mm
4. Use the Text shape tool to type your name. Set the depth to 2mm and position it centred on the box
5. Add a small cylinder (6mm diameter, 6mm tall) near one end for the keyring hole — use the Hole tool to punch it through
6. Group everything and export as .stl

Step 2 — Slice in Bambu Studio

1. Open Bambu Studio and import your .stl
2. Recommended settings for a first print:
3. Layer height: 0.2mm
4. Infill: 15% (gyroid or grid)
5. Supports: None needed
6. Brim: 5mm (helps adhesion on small flat parts)
7. Slice and export to the printer via the SD card or Wi-Fi

Step 3 — Print

Load your filament, level the bed if prompted, and hit print. The tag should take around 20–30 minutes.

Tips

• If the first layer isn't sticking, try increasing bed temperature by 5°C or adding a glue stick layer
• Stringing between letters usually means your retraction settings need tweaking — ask a volunteer
• Want to add colour? Print the base in one colour, pause mid-print, swap filament, and resume

What's next?

Once you're comfortable with basic prints, try adding curved edges with the Fillet tool in Tinkercad, or explore Fusion 360 for more precise designs.