Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Recycled Cardboard Molding is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by XYZAidan, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Recycled Cardboard Molding 3D printable model by XYZAidan

Recycled Cardboard Molding

Source: Thingiverse by XYZAidan

The Recycled Cardboard Molding is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by XYZAidan. YouTube Video: Instructables: Paper is an incredible material, but why does it always have to be flat? I’ve developed a process to turn paper into a three-dimensional object. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,173 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-09 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 7 makes Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: aidan, aidan leitch, cardboard, carton, casting, cellulose, contest, ecofriendly, egg, engineering, fiber, instructables, leitch, mache, material

About this model

YouTube Video: Instructables: Paper is an incredible material, but why does it always have to be flat? I’ve developed a process to turn paper into a three-dimensional object, using as little as a 3D printer, a blender, a vice, and pinch of rice. To mold paper or cardboard into a 3D molded-pulp object, the paper needs to be blended into a wet pulp with a water-soluble binder, then compacted into a 3D printed press mold. There are 7 different mold designs available for download here: 1. 60mm Coaster (coasterMold1/2.STL) 2. Cube (cube_base/frame/press.STL) 3. Triangulated Surface (Mesh_base/frame/press.STL) 4. Sinusoidal Surface (Box_base/Box_frame/Box_Sine_press.STL) 5. Mt. San Antonio Topographic Map (Box_base/Box_frame/Box_terrain_press.STL) 6. Dish (Dish_Base/Wall/Press.STL) 7. Tray (Tray…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Recycled Cardboard Molding is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by XYZAidan.
Who made this model?: Designed by XYZAidan, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.