{"id":11114,"date":"2021-08-19T10:36:22","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T10:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=11114"},"modified":"2023-03-08T16:28:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T16:28:23","slug":"best-3d-printers-for-cosplay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printers-for-cosplay\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Best 3D Printers For Cosplay (Costumes, Props &#038; More!) in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cosplaying is bigger than ever, and cosplayers are some of the most committed fans you could ever meet. <a href=\"https:\/\/icv2.com\/articles\/columns\/view\/31899\/new-eventbrite-survey-reveals-convention-demographics-spending-patterns\" data-lasso-id=\"4148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60% of<\/a> cosplayers describe themselves as superfans, <a href=\"https:\/\/craftedbycalamity.com\/category\/cosplay-stats\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">36% have spent between $201-$400<\/a> on their most expensive costume, and 8.8% of fans have spent more than $600!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you could make your own completely custom costumes and props, at a fraction of the cost, and on-demand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-37-27049\" class=\"lasso-display-table ls-dp lasso-table-cactus-theme\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"table-vertical table-vertical-desktop template-1 include-badge  \">\n\t\t<table class=\"table table-borderless table-title\">\n\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"badge-text\">Budget pick for Small Cosplay Accessories<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-adventurer-3\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26156\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" title=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Flashforge-Adventurer-3.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"badge-text\">Large Volume pick<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-5-pro\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26212\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" title=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Creality-Ender-5-Pro.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-adventurer-3\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26156\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" title=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Flashforge Adventurer 3<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-5-pro\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26212\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" title=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Creality Ender 5 Pro<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span class=\"latest-price\">$300<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span class=\"latest-price\">$340<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-adventurer-3\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26156\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" title=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFlashforge here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-5-pro\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26212\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" title=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCreality here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Secondary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=flashforge%20adventurer%203&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=3125176d11e36772dd95262f20f04f22\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26156\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" title=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon here\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Secondary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ender%205%20pro&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=d1c2b797a53bfedb5f599fc1760ff2c6\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26212\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" title=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Review\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<div class=\"table-vertical table-vertical-mobile tb-vt tb-vt-mb template-1\" style=\"box-shadow: none !important;\">\n\t<div class=\"mobile-box has-badge-mobile has-bm\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge\"> Budget pick for Small Cosplay Accessories <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-wrapper mb-i-wp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-adventurer-3\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26156\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" title=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Flashforge-Adventurer-3.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-adventurer-3\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26156\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" title=\"Flashforge Adventurer 3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Flashforge Adventurer 3<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span 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helmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-apex-legends-wingman-86407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4152\">Wingman<\/a> from Apex Legends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then this is the article for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-cosplaying\">What is cosplaying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosplaying is effectively dressing up as your favorite sci-fi character. That could be a superhero, video game, film, TV, or even a historical reenactment character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s some facts and stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Video game characters and anime characters are by far the two <a href=\"https:\/\/craftedbycalamity.com\/category\/cosplay-stats\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most popular<\/a> types of cosplay, with live action film and comic book characters a distant third and fourth respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cosplaying is fairly new to mainstream attention but has grown as conventions for different fandoms become more commonplace. In Japan alone, the cosplay market was worth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1051921\/japan-costume-play-clothing-market-retail-value\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">35 billion Yen<\/a> ($320m) back in 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Obsession is standard for ardent cosplayers: 7.1% of cosplayers make or buy 9 or more costumes per year, and 64% of cosplayers go to at least 3 events per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wingman-3D-Printed-Cosplay-Weapon-Prop.jpeg\" alt=\"wingman 3d printed cosplay weapon prop apex legends\" class=\"wp-image-11129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wingman-3D-Printed-Cosplay-Weapon-Prop.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wingman-3D-Printed-Cosplay-Weapon-Prop-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wingman-3D-Printed-Cosplay-Weapon-Prop-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A 3D printed cosplay weapon prop, the Wingman from Apex Legends.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3D printers can print almost anything within their build area &#8211; no matter the geometry. You might have to print with supports if it has overhangs, but they can be easily removed and sanded so you\u2019ll barely notice they were there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what\u2019s more, 3D printing materials like PLA cost just around $20 per kilo, so you can create incredible props and costume accessories for far cheaper than any shops sell them for &#8212; if they even do sell them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For avid cosplayers wanting something completely custom to show off at your next convection, 3D printers free you from slow manual making or expensive niche costume shops and put you in control of your look. All you need is the 3D file, and hundreds of thousands of those are available online for free or cheap &#8212; or you can design the model yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;font-size:11px\">3DSourced is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9572\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The best 3D printers for cosplay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Flashforge Adventurer 3 Lite &#8212; best cheap 3D printer for cosplay props and accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $339 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1867308&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=116595&amp;urllink=www%2Eflashforgeshop%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fflashforge%2Dadventurer%2D3%2Dlite%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4155\">Available at Flashforge Official store here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=flashforge%20adventurer%203%20lite&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=d7b26c8192f5997b9975e875fff6d92c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4156\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build area: 150 x 150 x 150 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best for: accessories, brooches, small weapons, and making larger costumes in multiple parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Adventurer-3-Lite-1.jpeg\" alt=\"flashforge adventurer 3 lite\" class=\"wp-image-11130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Adventurer-3-Lite-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Adventurer-3-Lite-1-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Adventurer-3-Lite-1-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02b380cc gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3892566 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c1a2b72 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1a2b72 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8549fc1d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640b3f61 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Reliable, beginner-friendly printer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-caae9945 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">WiFi connectivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c05183d8 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can print a wide range of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-53e9dfd1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e9dfd1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4603f8b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4fb25f1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Small build volume.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Starting with the cheapest and smallest 3D printer for cosplays, the Adventurer 3 is a great choice because it\u2019s beginner-friendly, so any cosplayers without a background in 3D printing will be able to get printing right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to build it &#8212; it comes ready to plug in and print &#8212; and another great feature is that it auto-levels, so you don\u2019t have to manually level the print bed every few prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also enclosed, especially useful if you\u2019re planning on 3D printing cosplay costumes from ABS, as the enclosure keeps the smelly fumes out, and better temperature control prevents it from warping and ruining your print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is a small printer, so any huge 3D printed cosplay props will require several parts to be printed separately and glued together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re particularly interested in printing big parts, read on for some bigger 3D printers for cosplay costumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Creality Ender 5 Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $399 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-5-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4157\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 5 Pro\">Available on Creality Store here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ender%205%20pro&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=d1c2b797a53bfedb5f599fc1760ff2c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4158\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build area: 220 x 220 x 300 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-Ender-5-Pro-Best-3D-Printer-For-Cosplay.jpeg\" alt=\"creality ender 5 best 3d printer for cosplay props and helmets\" class=\"wp-image-11131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-Ender-5-Pro-Best-3D-Printer-For-Cosplay.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-Ender-5-Pro-Best-3D-Printer-For-Cosplay-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-Ender-5-Pro-Best-3D-Printer-For-Cosplay-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f4c08212 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-b421be76 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f6eb14e6 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f6eb14e6 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-78b0c8f2 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a05e2d4e gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Highly modifiable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f7263dd1 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Quiet operation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-613e14a0 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Affordable and great print quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bf7d5976 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf7d5976 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c2b6f713 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-47d2f0be gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Manual bed leveling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For slightly more than the Adventurer 3 Lite you can pick up the Creality Ender 5 Pro. It\u2019s a lot bigger, and should be capable of printing all but the largest 3D printed cosplays and costume props, but it is a kit so you will have to spend an hour or so assembling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 5 Pro is greatly improved on the original Ender 5, with a new upgraded motherboard with extra power, for a more precise printing experience &#8211; key for 3D printing cosplay accessories like brooches or other jewelry. This upgraded motherboard also prints much quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new metal extruder is also great for cosplay 3D printer fans. The improved extrusion better controls filament feeding, helping prevent clogs and jams that can ruin your print and potentially waste dozens of hours of work, and should better be able to handle large amounts of filament being melted quickly for printing at larger layer heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not as beginner-friendly as some other 3D printers for cosplay making on this list. It doesn&#8217;t come pre-assembled, can&#8217;t auto-level, but offers a very large build area for the price, and those with more experience with 3D printers can make cosplays with this without issue. And, if you run into any trouble you can contact Creality, who will help within 24 hours with their technical assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Qidi Tech X-Plus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $699 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=qidi%20tech%20x-plus&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=6e2fbeb0870151eeeca0c53df870a466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4160\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build area: 270 x 200 x 200 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-1.jpeg\" alt=\"qidi tech x-plus\" class=\"wp-image-11132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-1-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-1-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07c3d489 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f44e6dc4 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3a0ae510 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3a0ae510 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-78cd3381 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-462c0373 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Automatic bed leveler.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-631ef679 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Compatible with a lot of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cc7badc0 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Good safety features.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b9c161c8 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b9c161c8 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-67663d37 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-54d02f91 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Workflow can take some getting used to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For an extra $300 you can upgrade to the Qidi Tech X-Plus, a workhorse 3D printer for cosplay props that comes ready to print right away out the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important upgrade on X-Plus is the Z-axis system, keeping the printer stable and precise, especially when printing larger models. This is key if you want to print entire costumes and don\u2019t want to lose quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great feature is it comes with two different nozzles, so you can switch between them based on what material you want to print. Standard filaments like PLA and ABS work fine on the first nozzle, but if you want to print tougher Nylon parts, or even use PP, PC, or carbon fiber, you can switch to the higher temperature nozzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to 3D print enormous cosplay weapons from your favorite show, do not fret, as Qidi Tech 3D printers have been used to print an entire 1:1 scale life-size <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2019\/10\/remember-that-3d-printed-aventador-replica-well-it-actually-runs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4161\">Lamborghini replica in the past<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Qidi Tech X-Max<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $1,099 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=qidi%20tech%20x-max&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=0b8ce12b3b9e4abf35d004ec9dc4d419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4162\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build volume: 300 x 250 x 300 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-max-for-cosplay.jpeg\" alt=\"qidi tech x-max for 3D printing cosplays\" class=\"wp-image-11133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-max-for-cosplay.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-max-for-cosplay-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-max-for-cosplay-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6fa13a74 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-14289ace gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-12321efc gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-12321efc gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6b34f622 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f3331bde gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Very reliable and sturdy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b4a4dd3a gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Compatible with lots of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ee937d47 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Enclosed chamber for reduced warping.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-29e49b22 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-29e49b22 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-496537da gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0736a74e gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can be a little pricey for some people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For an even bigger and more premium 3D printer for making cosplays, consider the Qidi Tech X-Max. You can print even wider and taller costumes, props, and more in the large build area, and like other Qidi Tech 3D printers, it\u2019s enclosed in a strong metal frame for better precision and stability &#8212; preventing vibrations from affecting print quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the X-Plus you get two sets of extruders for whether you\u2019re 3D printing standard costume parts from PLA, or for when you\u2019re printing higher temperature materials. And like the X-Plus, the X-Max has a very durable double Z-axis structure to maintain stability when printing larger cosplay parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Qidi Tech have gained a reputation for reliability over the years, and the large build area, beginner-friendliness of a pre-assembled and enclosed 3D printer makes it one of the best 3D printers for making cosplays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. Ultimaker S3 &#8212; best cosplay 3D printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $4,080 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/ultimaker-s3.html?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4163\">Available on Dynamism here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/ultimaker-s3-3d-printer-fully-assembled\/sk\/ML4VUQ39?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4164\">Available on Matterhackers here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build volume: 230 x 190 x 200 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ultimaker-S3-1.jpeg\" alt=\"ultimaker s3\" class=\"wp-image-11134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ultimaker-S3-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ultimaker-S3-1-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ultimaker-S3-1-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f2adf7a gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-fd45b6e2 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4eddf58a gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4eddf58a gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-62170946 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b8402e7c gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Fantastic precision.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-61bbcdaa gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Come with an IDEX dual extruder that can print two materials in one job.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f8b30a56 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f8b30a56 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d354ac73 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b366c0c5 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Lack of speed for the price.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If money is no concern or you\u2019re just super committed to cosplaying and no expense can be spared, Ultimaker 3D printers are some of the best in the business and guarantee you fantastic prints every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ultimaker S3 has a smaller build volume, but if you\u2019re willing to spend even more you can instead pick up the S5 for larger prints, with a build volume of 330 x 240 x 300 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For precise prints, the Ultimaker S3 and S5 can print with up to 20-micron resolution, ideal for smaller, intricate 3D printed cosplay accessories that need to look perfect. However, for larger parts, this will cause your prints to take days, and possibly even weeks, so keep the high resolution only for precise models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimaker 3D printers can also print two materials or colors simultaneously as they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/dual-extruder-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4167\">dual extruder 3D printers<\/a>, so if you want to print soluble filaments that dissolve away for flawless parts, you can, and you can also print multi-colored cosplay costumes and props without needing to paint them after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These printers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/commercial-professional-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4168\">commercial-level 3D printers<\/a>, and are used in more professional settings. That said, if you really take your cosplay game seriously, an Ultimaker will never let you down, delivering flawless 3D printed cosplay helmets, armor, props and more, without fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How can 3D printers help with making cosplays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The versatility of making 3D printed parts changes the game, especially with the prizes at conventions for the best costumes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3D printer for cosplays you need depends on what you specifically want it for. If you\u2019re planning on just printing intricate, small-ish accessories, the printer\u2019s size won\u2019t matter too much. However, if you want to produce entire body armor, unless you want to print it in dozens of parts and weld them together (affecting strength as these areas will have weak spots), you\u2019ll want a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-large-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4169\">larger 3D printer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you\u2019ll need to understand the size of your design, what kind of durability you need from the costume &#8212; and therefore what activities you plan to undertake while wearing the costume\/prop &#8212; if the prop needs to be extra light, and a variety of other factors we\u2019ll explain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Factors for 3D printing cosplays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the main factors to consider, and we have recommended the best cosplay 3D printers according to your priorities for each factor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Weight, color, and aesthetics of your cosplay prop\/costume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The more solid the infill of your print, the heavier it will naturally be. You may need tougher armor or a tough sword for fun play at a convention, but for a costume, you may want to keep it light to avoid lugging too much weight around. Filaments deviate in weight, too. Nylon is one of the heaviest, while PP, HIPS, and ABS are pretty light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll probably want to pick a filament with a wide color range. The most commonly used filaments naturally have the widest color ranges, but PLA, ABS and PETG stock most colors, particularly PLA which offers almost any finish or style you could dream of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filaments can also be post-processed for different looks. For example, you can print with ABS and then acetone smooth it for a glossy finish, while filaments like PETG have a naturally glossy finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3D printer size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve touched on this already, but knowing the size of your current or future cosplay projects is key to not regretting your purchase. Brooches and most guns are small, but swords and armor are big, and the larger your 3D printer\u2019s build volume, the more likely you are to be able to print it in one piece, or at least fewer pieces to glue together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But size comes with its own issues. The larger the print, the more layers and time it takes to print &#8212; and for something to go wrong. Moreover, if a large print does fail, you lose much more than if a small piece of your cosplay costume gets ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The speed vs precision trade-off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosplay costumes and large accessories like big hammers, guns, and swords are some of the biggest hobbyist 3D printing projects around. At standard resolutions of 0.05mm to 0.2mm, these huge models can take several days to print.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to overcome this, especially on more basic shapes like armor, is to increase the layer heights and use a larger nozzle. A larger nozzle and bigger layer heights means you\u2019re extruding more filament at once, and the fewer layer heights the quicker the print gets done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this method has its own limitations. If you\u2019re planning on extruding large amounts of filament at once with big layer heights, you\u2019ll need a powerful hot end that can quickly heat and melt this much material before it\u2019s extruded, or you\u2019ll face issues with not-quite-melted filament, clogs, and jams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printer-nozzle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4170\">3D printer nozzles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, our buyer\u2019s guide for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/best-3d-printer-hot-end\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4171\">3D printer hot ends<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-finding-cosplay-3d-printer-files\">Finding cosplay 3D printer files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 3D printer, you can take advantage of other people\u2019s creativity: there are thousands of cosplay helmets, swords and more all over Thingiverse for free, or available cheaply on sites like MyMiniFactory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For a full list<\/strong>, check out our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/sites-for-stl-files-3d-printer-models-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4172\">best sites for STL files<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your printer, all you have to pay for is the PLA or other filament, and you\u2019re ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make things like detailed gear and costumes, bows and arrows, broaches and amulets, hammers, swords, guns and laser shooters, full sets of armor, pins, and buttons, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We wish you the best of luck on your cosplay 3D printing adventure, and hope our article helped you make the right decision so you can impress your friends at your next convention!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cosplaying is bigger than ever, and cosplayers are some of the most committed fans you could ever meet. 60% of cosplayers describe themselves as superfans, 36% have spent between $201-$400 on their &#8230; <a title=\"Top 5 Best 3D Printers For Cosplay (Costumes, Props &#038; More!) in 2023\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printers-for-cosplay\/\" aria-label=\"More on Top 5 Best 3D Printers For Cosplay (Costumes, Props &#038; More!) in 2023\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11118,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":""},"categories":[2,11],"tags":[],"featured_post":[],"post_template":[57],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3D-Printer-for-cosplay.jpg",878,494,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3D-Printer-for-cosplay-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3D-Printer-for-cosplay-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3D-Printer-for-cosplay-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3D-Printer-for-cosplay.jpg",878,494,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3D-Printer-for-cosplay.jpg",878,494,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3D-Printer-for-cosplay.jpg",878,494,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"3dsourced","author_link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/author\/3dsourced\/"},"uagb_comment_info":2,"uagb_excerpt":"Cosplaying is bigger than ever, and cosplayers are some of the most committed fans you could ever meet. 60% of cosplayers describe themselves as superfans, 36% have spent between $201-$400 on their ... 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