Christmas Nativity
Source: Thingiverse by drcameron
The Christmas Nativity is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by drcameron. Finding a nativity scene to print was a challenge. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Finding a nativity scene to print was a challenge. I was surprised how few options there were. I modeled the main scenery from a set my wife bought in Israel 20 years ago. I love the non-traditional take on the Bethlehem scene. The main scene and palm leaves were printed in PLA on a Monoprice Maker Select V2.1. The figures were printed on a Sparkmaker SLA printer. The entire Nativity scene can fit into the palm of a hand. That being said, it should scale very well if printing a larger version is desired. The palm leaves are in one large file with all 20 leaves in their respective sizes. If just one leaf is needed, resize the original files from Curufin by 37%. I used a bowl of hot water to shape the palm leaves and then glued them to the tree - the largest leaves on the bottom, then next s…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Christmas Nativity is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 drcameron.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by drcameron, 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.